Consorzio Interuniversitario per lo sviluppo dei Sistemi a Grande Interfase
Center for Colloid and Surface Science

Personal information

Position: PhD Students

Email: s.napoletano14@phd.uniba.it

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Location: Bari


Fields of Interest and Expertise

Physical chemistry

Perfume microencapsulation for consumer goods

Development of a high-throughput methodology, use of rheometry, microscopy, ImageJ for image analysis, and JMP for statistical processing

Data interpretation and management of independent research projects

Teaching

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Curriculum Vitae

2013-2017 Final grade 100/100 Many extracurricular projects, including a month in London and the New.Ton project, which involved developing PowerPoint/Canva presentations and explaining a scientific topic in English.

2017-2022 Final grade 106/110 Thesis in organic chemistry on extraction and characterization of lignin from pistachio shells using green chemistry techniques. Gained hands-on experience in biomass pretreatment (ball milling, microwave irradiation), Soxhlet extraction, UV-Vis spectroscopy. Scientific high school “Marie Curie” of Monopoli

2022-2025 Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences University of Bari Aldo Moro. Final grade 110/110 Thesis in Physical Chemistry, carried out at Procter & Gamble (Brussels) within the Global Thesis Scholarship program. Focus on perfume microencapsulation for consumer goods with the aim to improve encapsulation efficiency. Development of a high-throughput methodology, use of rheometry, microscopy, ImageJ for image analysis, and JMP for statistical processing. Data interpretation and management of independent research projects, teamwork in a multicultural and interdisciplinary R&D environment.

Violin studies Nino Rota Conservatory of Music, Monopoli (BA) Over ten years of musical education, including participation in orchestral concerts, competitions, and masterclasses, pursued in parallel with academic studies. Long-term commitment which contributed to the development of discipline, time management, emotional resilience, and the ability to work in collaborative settings, enhancing active listening, concentration, and effective communication. Chemistry Bachelor’s Degree University of Bari Aldo Moro

Awards

2024 FaterAward Fater Campus, Pescara A two-day hackathon on sustainability, collaborating with students from different disciplines. Developed bibliographic research and teamwork skills. Won first prize for a project focused on sustainable solutions.

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