Paola Calza

Paola Calza is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Turin. Her research focuses on environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, and advanced photocatalytic technologies for water purification. Her work addresses the degradation of emerging contaminants, transformation product analysis, and the development of novel materials for pollutant removal. She has contributed significantly to advancing photocatalysis, nanomaterial synthesis, and sustainable water treatment strategies. Her research spans diverse applications, including aquaculture water treatment, pharmaceutical pollution mitigation, and soil bioremediation.

• Key areas: Photocatalytic degradation, MXene-based nanocomposites, HPLC-HRMS analysis, and bio-inspired materials.
• Collaborations involve interdisciplinary approaches combining environmental science, materials engineering, and analytical techniques.
• Publications emphasize practical solutions for real-world water and soil contamination challenges.