Alberto Viani

Alberto Viani is an Associate Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, affiliated with the Department of Chemical and Geological Sciences. He teaches courses on Minerals for Environmental Sustainability and Teaching Strategies, Advanced Mineralogical Analysis, and Environmental Mineralogy, focusing on mineralogical applications for environmental protection, resource management, and educational methodologies.

• Teaches Minerals for Environmental Sustainability and Teaching Strategies (Master's in Science Teaching and Communication), covering mineral properties, soil remediation, and teaching strategies.
• Lectures on Advanced Mineralogical Analysis (Master's in Geosciences) with emphasis on X-ray crystallography, Rietveld refinement, and structural analysis.
• Offers Environmental Mineralogy (Master's in Geosciences), addressing health risks of minerals (e.g., asbestos), soil interactions, and sustainable mineral use.
• Co-teaches Managing Resources for Sustainable Production (Master's in Sustainable Industrial Engineering) under the Department of Engineering "Enzo Ferrari", focusing on raw material supply chains, recycling, and sustainable production practices.

His research interests span crystal chemistry, mineral-environment interactions, toxic mineral quantification, and eco-sustainable materials. He utilizes diffraction techniques (X-ray, electron, neutron), Rietveld refinement, and laboratory exercises to train students in structural analysis and sustainable resource management. His teaching integrates case studies, seminars, and practical experiments, with assessments combining oral exams and applied tasks like mineralogical data interpretation.