معرفی
Giuseppe Agostino MELE is an Associate Professor at the University of Salento's Department of Innovation Engineering. He specializes in Chemical Technologies, teaching Chemistry courses across various engineering and medicine programs. His research focuses on catalysis, photocatalysis, green chemistry, and the synthesis of organic/metal-organic compounds like phthalocyanines and porphyrins. He has authored/co-authored nearly 160 scientific papers and participated in numerous national/international projects, including ECODONET Interreg III Italy-Greece and PANI-Water under H2020. His work emphasizes sustainable materials and environmental impact reduction.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Chemistry (University of Bari)
- PhD in Chemical Sciences (University of Bari)
Research Interests:
- Catalysis and Photocatalysis
- Green Chemistry (low environmental impact processes)
- Synthesis of organic/metal-organic compounds (e.g., porphyrins, phthalocyanines)
- Hybrid functional materials development
His projects span renewable resource utilization, nanotechnology, and international collaborations (e.g., Brazil, China, Egypt). He has also held visiting professorships at institutions like Chang'an University (China) and the Federal University of Ceará (Brazil).
Grants & Projects:
- COFIN-MIUR (1998–2003)
- ECODONET Interreg III (Italy-Greece)
- PANI-Water H2020 EU-India
- Italy-Egypt cooperation projects
Professional Activities:
- Guest Editor for Molecules and Materials journals
- Reviewer for international chemistry/chemical engineering journals
- Evaluator for national and international research grants
