Moreno Lelli

Moreno Lelli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Florence, affiliated with the Magnetic Resonance Center (CERM). His research focuses on advanced spectroscopic techniques, particularly Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) and NMR spectroscopy, applied to structural biology, materials science, and biomolecular systems. Lelli’s work spans topics like protein aggregation mechanisms, antimicrobial agents, liquid crystals, and drug design.

His research interests include:

• Dynamic Nuclear Polarization (DNP) for enhanced NMR sensitivity
• Structural studies of membrane proteins and peptides
• Mechanisms of antibiotic action and novel drug discovery
• Characterization of catalytic materials and surface chemistry

Key contributions include elucidating the mode of action of teixobactin, a promising antibiotic, and developing DNP methods for studying complex biological systems. His work integrates experimental and computational approaches to address challenges in drug design, material characterization, and disease mechanisms.