Andrea Pappalardo

Andrea Pappalardo is an Associate Professor of Organic Chemistry (SSD CHIM/06) at the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania. He has been active since 1999, with 72 international publications and 42 conference communications, focusing on macrocyclic systems, supramolecular chemistry, and molecular recognition.

Education:

• Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Technologies degree (1999), University of Catania
• PhD in Chemical Sciences (2003), University of Catania

Research Overview:His work revolves around the synthesis of calixarene macrocycles and their applications as catalysts in enantioselective epoxidation and receptors in supramolecular host/guest chemistry. Research spans collaborations with institutions like the University of Messina and involves projects related to hierarchical self-assembly and eco-friendly oxidation methods.

Teaching Roles:

• Organic Chemistry III (Chemistry Degree)
• Organic Chemistry II and Laboratory (Industrial Chemistry Degree)
• Organic Chemistry (Biological Sciences Degree)
• Innovative Synthesis Methods (Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry Degree, since 2018-2019)

Research Participation:

• PRIN 2006: Hierarchical Self-Assembly of Multicomponent Supramolecular Architectures
• PRIN 2008: New Selective and Eco-Friendly Methods for Oxidation of Key Organic Substrates
• PON 2010: AMBITION POWER
• PON 2011: DEPONOVA
• FIRB 2012: Spectroscopic and Structural Characterization of Proteasome Inhibitors

Contact & Office Hours:

• Office: University Campus, Viale A. Doria 6, Catania, Building 1, Section A, Floor 2, Room 1 (A2/1)
• Phone: 095 7385010
• Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM (advance email recommended)