Livia Giotta

Livia Giotta is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biological and Environmental Sciences and Technologies, University of Salento, Italy. She specializes in Physical Chemistry, with a focus on bioenergetics, ATR-FTIR spectroscopy, and biomimetic light energy conversion systems.

• Research: Investigates redox transitions in membrane proteins, environmental applications of photosynthetic organisms, and chemical sensing via organic thin films.
• Teaching: Offers courses in Physical Chemistry, Thermodynamics, and Sustainable Energy Systems for Environmental Sciences and Technologies degree programs.
• Awards: Coordinates international ERASMUS projects and contributes to academic governance in Environmental Sciences.

Her work bridges fundamental physical chemistry with environmental sustainability, emphasizing thermodynamic constraints on resource use and innovation in renewable energy strategies.