Elena Ghedini

Elena Ghedini is a Contract Lecturer at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry. Her research focuses on catalysis, nanomaterials, and sustainable formulations for cosmetics and environmental applications. She holds a PhD in Chemical Sciences from Ca' Foscari and has extensive experience in materials science and green chemistry.

• Education: Materials Science (Padua, 2002); PhD in Chemical Sciences (Ca' Foscari)
• Research: Catalytic systems, photocatalytic materials, biochar from biomass, and cultural heritage conservation
• Teaching: Courses on catalysis, chemistry for sustainable technologies, and interdisciplinary laboratory methods

Her work includes over 60 peer-reviewed publications and participation in EU-funded projects like HERCULES (PRIN 2017) and collaborations with institutions like IIT. She coordinates research labs and has led projects on CO₂ reduction, hydrogen production, and enzyme encapsulation.

• Grants: MIUR PRIN projects (2006–2015), EU PNRR, Cariplo Foundation
• Roles: Reviewer for Catalysis Letters and Applied Catalysis B; member of SCI and INSTM