Mariosimone Zoccali

Mariosimone Zoccali is a researcher at the University of Messina, affiliated with the Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences. His academic role includes research and teaching in analytical chemistry, with a focus on separation science, food analysis, and environmental chemistry. He holds a fixed-term research contract (now concluded) and currently teaches courses in analytical chemistry, food science, and methodological approaches in chemical analysis.

• Affiliations: University of Messina, Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical and Environmental Sciences
• Editorial Roles: Member of the Editorial Board for Advances in Sample Preparation (Elsevier)
• Awards: Multiple recognitions including the Young Researcher Award (SCI, 2021), John Phillips Award (2022), and several poster awards at international symposia.

Research Interests: His work revolves around analytical methodologies, particularly in gas chromatography (GC×GC), sample preparation, and the analysis of contaminants in food and environmental samples. He focuses on improving detection techniques for pesticides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and phthalates, emphasizing sustainability and method optimization.

Public Engagement: Organized initiatives like MEDNIGHT and school outreach programs to communicate science, including workshops on food safety and Mediterranean diet analysis.

Grants & Supervision: Supervised doctoral student Alessia Arena (XXXVI cycle). Active in doctoral committees and editorial boards, contributing to academic governance.