Ligia Maria Moretto

Ligia Maria Moretto is a Senior Researcher in Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. With a career spanning over 25 years at the university, she has established herself as an expert in electroanalytical chemistry, nanoelectrode ensembles, and biosensors for environmental and cultural heritage applications.

• PhD in Chemical Sciences (1994, University of Venice)
• Degree in Industrial Chemistry by equivalence (1991, University of Venice)
• Master's Degree in Engineering (1988, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)
• Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering (1973, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil)

Dr. Moretto's research focuses on the development and application of advanced electroanalytical techniques, particularly using nanoelectrode ensembles for environmental monitoring and cultural heritage analysis. Her work spans from fundamental studies of electrode processes to practical applications in detecting environmental contaminants like mercury and perfluorinated compounds. She has made significant contributions to the fields of biosensor development, nanomaterials for electroanalysis, and the application of electrochemical methods to archaeological materials.

Dr. Moretto's recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on interdisciplinary applications of electroanalytical chemistry. Her work bridges environmental science, cultural heritage conservation, and biomedical analysis, with particular emphasis on detecting perfluorinated compounds (PFOA/PFOS), analyzing archaeological materials, and developing novel biosensing platforms. The research increasingly incorporates advanced materials like nanomaterials and leverages complementary techniques such as mass spectrometry and imaging methods.

Dr. Moretto has supervised numerous researchers and students throughout her career, as evidenced by her extensive publication record with various collaborators. She has participated in international research collaborations, including Erasmus teaching mobility programs and research stays at institutions in Canada, France, and Argentina. Her work has been supported by various research grants, though specific grant details are not provided in the available information.

Dr. Moretto leads or is a key member of the LSE Group (Laboratory of Sensors and Electrochemistry), as indicated by the research group website (http://lsegroup.wix.com/website-lse-group). The group focuses on developing electrochemical sensors and analytical methods for environmental and cultural heritage applications.