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Overview
Work History
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Marcello Franzini

Marcello Franzini

Formia

Summary

Professional with a background in chemistry and innovation for the circular economy, with experience in sustainable materials development and international projects. Skills in reporting, energy materials and sustainability, with strong ability to manage complex projects and communicate scientific topics to diverse stakeholders.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Research fellow

University of Turin
01.2025 - 12.2025

Currently developing sustainable materials for vehicle interior heating and cooling, with the goal of reducing energy consumption, supporting decarbonization strategies, and integrating innovative solutions for climate-aligned mobility.

PhD in "Innovation for the Circular Economy"

University of Turin
01.2022 - 07.2025

Development of sustainable materials for automotive applications, with a focus on energy efficiency, cost optimization, and emissions reduction. Active involvement in dissemination and coordination activities, including student supervision and international presentations. Experience in patent review and drafting. Skilled in circular economy principles, applied sustainability, and environmental impact assessment, with collaboration alongside a leading automotive company. Expertise in integrating sustainability into industrial processes and driving green product innovation.

GPA: honors

Visiting PhD Student

Newcastle University
01.2025 - 02.2025

Design, testing, and optimization of solar cell technologies, with a focus on innovative transparent catalytic materials to enhance efficiency and sustainability.

Visiting PhD Student

CHOSE
07.2024 - 08.2024

Design, development, and performance assessment of planar and flexible p–n thermoelectric modules, leveraging organic and next-generation thermoelectric materials to enable sustainable energy solutions



Visiting PhD Student

Newcastle University
10.2023 - 12.2023

Development and testing of innovative photovoltaic devices, including semiconductor formulation and advanced electrode design, with a focus on performance optimization and sustainability.

Visiting PhD Student

CHOSE
10.2022 - 11.2022

Investigation and formulation of conductive conjugated thermoelectric materials

Education

Master of Science - Chemical Sciences

University of Naples Federico II
10.2021

Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry

University of Naples Federico II
10.2019

Skills

  • Strong analytical skills and experience handling complex data sets, acquired during my PhD
  • Proven problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to complex challenges, as demonstrated by the fruitful industrial collaboration of my PhD
  • Experience managing projects from design to execution under strict deadlines (deliverables, patents and projects writing)
  • Meticulous attention to detail and experience in structured reporting of complex information
  • Effective communicator with experience presenting technical results to diverse audiences (multiple dissemination events and oral communications in national and international events)
  • Fluent in English, with experience in academic and technical writing
  • Materials, synthesis and characterization: organic semiconductors, coordination polymers, small molecules, solid state chemistry UV-Vis-NIR, FTIR-IR, Raman, FE-SEM, TGA, DSC, CV, XRD, DLS, NTA, NMR, basic analytical techniques

Languages

Italian (native speaker)
English (C1)
Portuguese (A2)

Hobbies and Interests

Surfing, Capoeira, Juggling

Disclaimer

Autorizzo il trattamento dei miei personali contenuti nel mio curriculum vitae in base all'art. 13 del D. Lgs. 196/2003 e all'art. 13 del Regolamento UE 2016/679 relativo alla protezione delle persone fisiche con riguardo al trattamento dei dati personali.

Timeline

Visiting PhD Student

Newcastle University
01.2025 - 02.2025

Research fellow

University of Turin
01.2025 - 12.2025

Visiting PhD Student

CHOSE
07.2024 - 08.2024

Visiting PhD Student

Newcastle University
10.2023 - 12.2023

Visiting PhD Student

CHOSE
10.2022 - 11.2022

PhD in "Innovation for the Circular Economy"

University of Turin
01.2022 - 07.2025

Master of Science - Chemical Sciences

University of Naples Federico II

Bachelor's Degree - Chemistry

University of Naples Federico II
Marcello Franzini