Alessandra PIRAS

Alessandra PIRAS is a researcher at Hasselt University's Faculty of Sciences, specializing in advanced materials and photocatalysis. Her work focuses on the design and characterization of nanostructured materials for environmental and energy applications.

• Research Fields: Photocatalysis, Nanoparticles, Doped Materials, Titanium Oxides, Zinc Oxides

Over the past five years, her publications highlight interdisciplinary efforts in materials science, with emphasis on defect engineering, optical properties, and catalytic performance of doped semiconductors. Collaborations span European institutions, particularly in the development of UV-responsive nanomaterials.

Her research includes:

• Investigation of Ga-doped ZnO nanoparticles for UV-green light photocatalysis
• Sol-gel synthesis of porous TiO2 architectures
• Surface modification of titanium dioxide for enhanced stability