Beatrice Ranieri

Dr. Beatrice Ranieri is a Researcher at the Institute of Chemical Research of Catalonia (ICIQ) in Tarragona, Spain, where she specializes in developing novel gold(I)-catalyzed reactions for organic synthesis. Her work directly contributes to ICIQ's core mission in sustainable catalysis and renewable energy research.

Education

• PhD in Chemistry from Università degli Studi di Parma, Italy

Research Focus

Dr. Ranieri's expertise centers on gold(I) catalysis for constructing complex organic molecules under environmentally benign conditions. Her research bridges homogeneous catalysis and green chemistry, with emphasis on developing efficient methodologies applicable to pharmaceutical synthesis. This aligns with ICIQ's strategic focus on sustainable industrial processes and renewable feedstocks.

Funding and Projects

She has contributed to the SILVERCATPHARMA initiative, which explores transition metal catalysis (including silver and gold systems) for pharmaceutical applications, demonstrating the translational potential of her fundamental research.