Roberto Cammi

Roberto Cammi is a Full Professor at the University of Parma, Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences, with a career spanning from Assistant Professor (1983–1999) to Full Professor (2002–present). His research focuses on quantum chemical theories for solvated and high-pressure molecular systems.

• Education: Doctor of Chemistry, University of Parma (1973–1979)

Research Interests: Cammi's work centers on the Polarizable Continuum Model (PCM) and its extreme-pressure extension (XP-PCM), enabling quantum mechanical studies of molecular interactions in condensed phases. Key contributions include analytical energy derivatives for electronic/vibrational properties, response theories for solvated systems, and pressure effects on organic reactions. His methods are implemented in major computational chemistry software like Gaussian and Dalton.

Scientific Impact: With over 22,500 citations and an H-index of 50 (Google Scholar), Cammi's 2015 XP-PCM model for high-pressure chemistry has revolutionized studies of molecular systems under extreme conditions. His collaborations with Nobel laureate Roald Hoffmann on pressure effects in chemical reactions further highlight his influence.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Member, Scientific Board of Gaussian Inc. (1996–present)

Organizational Roles: Cammi has served as President of the Course Council in Chemistry (2004–2007), Coordinator of the PhD in Chemical Sciences (2013–2017), and ASN commission member for CHIM/02 (2013–2016). He co-edited Continuum Solvation Models in Chemical Physics (2008).