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Discover the Research Group

Researcher 1

Prof. Antonio Rescifina

Full Professor

Researcher 2

Prof. Venerando Pistarà

Associate Professor

Researcher 3

Prof. Giuseppe Floresta

Associate Professor

Researcher 4

Dr. Chiara Zagni

Assistant Professor (Tenure-Track)

Researcher 5

Dr. Vincenzo Patamia

Assistant Professor

Researcher 6

Dr. Elisabetta Grazia Tomarchio

Ph.D. Student

Researcher 7

Dr. Erika Saccullo

Ph.D. Student

Researcher 8

Dr. Rocco Buccheri

Research Fellow

Areas of Research

The OCCAM research group operates at the intersection of experimental and computational chemistry, with a strong focus on molecular innovation. Our research is driven by a synergistic approach that integrates theoretical predictions with laboratory validation, enabling efficient and targeted discovery of functional molecules and materials. Core areas of research include:

Organic Synthesis

Development of novel synthetic methodologies for the construction of complex organic molecules, with applications in materials science, catalysis, and molecular engineering.

Medicinal Chemistry

Design and synthesis of bioactive compounds with therapeutic potential, including structure-activity relationship (SAR) studies and lead optimization.

Polymerization Chemistry

Exploration of innovative strategies for polymer design and synthesis, including step-growth and chain-growth mechanisms, functional materials, and stimuli-responsive systems.

In Silico Molecular Design

Computational modeling of molecular structures, reactivity, and properties using quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, and AI-assisted approaches to guide experimental efforts.

Recent Publications