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Raffaella Demichelis is an Associate Professor at Curtin University, School of Molecular and Life Sciences (MLS). She is affiliated with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and holds the position of Associate Professor in the Office of the Provost. Her research focuses on mineral formation processes, computational chemistry, and geochemistry with particular emphasis on nucleation, crystal growth, and biomineralization. She has received prestigious awards such as the F.G. Houtermans Award (2022) and the Western Australia Young Tall Poppy Award (2020).
Dr. Demichelis earned her PhD in Chemical Sciences from the University of Torino (Italy) and has held several fellowships, including an ARC Future Fellowship and an Early Career Curtin Research Fellowship. She has secured funding through multiple grants, including ARC Discovery Projects and international collaborations like the ATN-DAAD program.
Her research explores mineral-fluid interfaces, vibrational spectroscopy, and the development of ab initio tools for simulating carbon nanotubes and mineral structures. She has published extensively in journals like Advanced Materials, Journal of Physical Chemistry, and Crystal Growth & Design.
Dr. Demichelis has supervised multiple PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, contributing to advancements in computational modeling of biomineral growth and geochemical processes. She actively engages in academic leadership, organizing conferences like Goldschmidt, and promoting STEM through initiatives like the WA Women in Chemistry network and outreach programs targeting school students.
