Patrizia Canton

Patrizia Canton is a Full Professor at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems of Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she serves as Deputy Director. Her research focuses on structural characterization of nanomaterials using advanced techniques like Transmission Electron Microscopy and X-ray Diffraction, with applications in quantum dots, catalysis, and photothermal agents. She leads the Responsible for Teaching and Research Activities in the Laboratory (RDRL) and supervises multiple international research collaborations.

• Key research areas: Physical Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Spectroscopy
• Recent publications highlight work on luminescent nanothermometers, CuInS₂ quantum dots, and catalytic metal nanoparticles

She has received prestigious awards including the Young Scientist Award (International Union of Crystallography) and IUCR Journal of Applied Crystallography referee roles. Her funded projects span European Commission initiatives like Horizon 2020 and national PRIN/Erasmus+ programs.