معرفی
Adolfo Speghini is a Full Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Verona. His academic sector is CHEM-03/A - General and Inorganic Chemistry. His research focuses on nanomaterials and luminescent properties, with particular emphasis on applications in biotechnology and nanomedicine. He serves as the PhD coordinator for the Faculty Board of PhD in Nanoscience and Advanced Technologies.
Professor Speghini's research interests include:
- Nanomaterials activated with luminescent lanthanide ions
- Hybrid organic-inorganic nanostructures
- Multifunctional nanomaterials for Biotechnology, Green Chemistry and Nanomedicine
- Optical nanothermometry
- Surface functionalization of inorganic nanoparticles
- Nanoparticle-biomolecule interactions
- Colloidal Chemistry
- Nanostructures for drug delivery
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on luminescent nanomaterials, particularly those doped with rare earth elements for various applications including bioimaging, nanothermometry, and energy conversion. The research spans from fundamental material synthesis to practical biomedical applications, showing a consistent thread of innovation in nanomaterial design and characterization. His work often involves interdisciplinary approaches combining chemistry, physics, and biomedical engineering.
Professor Speghini has received research funding for numerous projects including:
- Nanocompositi polimerici a base di Quantum Dots luminescenti per pannelli fotovoltaici ad alta efficienza (2024)
- PRIN 2022 PNRR - Optical NanoThermometry using Luminescence and Raman Spectroscopies - OPTIMISE (2023)
- Celle fotovoltaiche ad elevato rendimento funzionalizzate con Quantum Dots luminescenti (2020)
- Smart fabrics: tessuti integrati con nanocompositi piezolettrici flessibili per la produzione di energia elettrica da energia meccanica (2020)
He teaches several courses including:
- Basis of physical chemistry (2025/2026)
- General and Inorganic Chemistry (2025/2026)
- Nanomaterials for Biotechnology and Green Chemistry (2025/2026)
- Luminescent Nanomaterials for theranostics (2024/2025)