Mario Pagliaro

Mario Pagliaro is a chemistry and energy scholar based at the Italian National Research Council (CNR) in Palermo, Italy. He leads a research group focused on nanochemistry, green chemistry, solar energy, and the bioeconomy, with a strong emphasis on open science and education.

• Nanochemistry & Green Chemistry: Innovator in catalysis and sustainable materials, including commercialized catalysts and bioactive compounds.
• Solar Energy: Pioneer of the term 'helionomics' and advocate for rethinking solar energy education.
• Open Science: Co-author of widely viewed open-access studies on research evaluation and preprints.

Scientific Recognition:

• Top 2% World Ranking (2020) in composite career impact
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (2014)
• Multiple awards for prolific authorship in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering and Organic Process Research & Development

His group’s research, conducted in partnership with over 20 countries, has produced nearly 300 highly cited papers and 22 books, including the seminal Flexible Solar Cells (2008), translated into Chinese.