CiTOS is pleased to announce the arrival of three new members who bring fresh expertise, energy, and perspectives to our expanding research activities in organic synthesis, sustainable chemistry, and continuous-flow technologies.
Elfried — Researcher in Organic Synthesis and Flow Chemistry
We are delighted to welcome Elfried, who recently graduated from the University of Liège with a Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences. His academic background includes hands-on work in radiochemistry and organometallic catalysis, giving him strong practical skills in catalyst design and molecular synthesis.
At CiTOS, Elfried joins our research team to contribute to the development of innovative continuous-flow processes and advanced strategies in organic synthesis. We are thrilled to have him on board.
Matteo Lorenzon — PhD Intern in Sustainable Chemistry
We are also pleased to welcome Matteo Lorenzon, a PhD student in Sustainable Chemistry at Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, supervised by Prof. Maurizio Selva and Dr. Davide Rigo. His doctoral research focuses on designing renewable polyesters derived from sugar alcohols, supporting greener pathways in polymer science.
During his internship at CiTOS, Matteo will work on the continuous-flow synthesis of cyclic carbonates and the preparation of diisopropenyl esters, key building blocks for future polymerization strategies. We look forward to seeing his contributions take shape.
Riccardo Giovanelli — Postdoctoral Researcher in Catalysis and Flow Technology
Our third new arrival is Dr. Riccardo Giovanelli, who recently completed his PhD at the Università di Bologna. His research explored transition-metal catalysis, electrochemistry, and CO? valorization, with a strong emphasis on innovative synthetic methodologies.
At CiTOS, Riccardo will tackle new challenges in flow chemistry, including the controlled delivery and management of gaseous HCl in continuous processes—a demanding area where his expertise will be invaluable as we continue advancing sustainable and efficient manufacturing technologies.