Maria Elena Fragala

Maria Elena Fragala is an Associate Professor of General and Inorganic Chemistry at the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania, Italy. With over two decades of experience in both academic and industrial R&D environments, she specializes in nanostructured materials fabrication and characterization through chemical vapor deposition methodologies.

• Key research areas include hybrid organic-inorganic materials, supramolecular self-assembly, and photocatalytic applications
• Expert in advanced characterization techniques: XPS, XRD, AFM, SEM-EDX, UV-Vis
• Teaches General and Inorganic Chemistry to undergraduate and graduate students

Research Highlights:
Her work bridges semiconductor industry expertise with academic innovation, focusing on environmentally-friendly precursor development, surface functionalization strategies, and hierarchical assembly processes. Recent publications emphasize 4H-SiC defect engineering, melanin-based chiral films, and ZnO nanorod applications for environmental remediation.

Collaborative Network:
Active in international collaborations spanning materials synthesis (metal-organic CVD), optofluidics (3D-printed sensors), and biomedical applications. Supervises research projects involving electrospun nanofibers for water purification and plasmonic sensing platforms.