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Roberta Pinalli serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences at the University of Parma, teaching core courses across multiple Master's programs including Industrial Chemistry, Genomic/Molecular/Industrial Biotechnology, and Functional/Sustainable Materials. Her consistent instructional role spans over a decade, with current appointments for the 2025/2026 academic year in courses such as Sustainable Technologies and Alternative Sources (6 credits) and Industrial Chemistry (6 credits).
Educational background: Laurea in Industrial Chemistry (1998) and PhD in Chemistry (2002), both from the University of Parma. During doctoral studies, she conducted collaborative research at the University of Twente under Prof. D. N. Reinhoudt. Professional trajectory includes two years as process technologist at Antibioticos SpA, three years as senior researcher at Bracco Imaging SpA developing gadolinium ligands for MRI contrast agents, post-doctoral work at Parma, and appointment as University Researcher in December 2013.
Research centers on supramolecular chemistry with molecular recognition as the operational foundation. Primary focus areas include synthesis/functionalization of macrocycles (particularly coordination cages), molecular recognition property analysis, and integration into functional materials for environmental and industrial applications. Current investigations span PFAS adsorption in water using fluorinated MOFs, reversible adhesives, dynamic networks for 3D printing, and sustainable power cable insulation. Funding derives from regional (Emilia Romagna), European, and industrial sources.
Academic leadership includes membership on the Steering Committee for the Master's Degree in Industrial Chemistry and the Joint Commission for the Master's Degree in Genomic/Molecular/Industrial Biotechnology. She actively participates in the University of Parma's Doctoral School in Materials Science and Technology and the Italian Consortium of Materials Science (INSTM).
Scientific awards: None documented in provided materials.
Research supervision occurs through Master's thesis guidance and doctoral school involvement, though specific student names are unlisted. Industrial partnerships are evidenced through past Bracco Imaging collaboration and current industry-funded projects. Laboratory operations are conducted within the Department's Chemistry Building at the University Science Park (Area 17/A, Campus), leveraging university infrastructure and INSTM consortium resources.
