Salvatore Coluccia

Salvatore Coluccia is a Full Professor of Physical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, University of Turin, with appointments in the Faculty of Science, Faculty of Pharmacy, and Biotechnology School. He serves as Vice Rector of the University of Turin, President of ASP (Scientific and Technological Development of Piedmont), and Vice-President of COREP.

• Academy of Sciences of Turin
• Former Vice President, Italian Chemical Society
• Former Member, Ministry for University and Research Committee

His research focuses on Chemistry of Materials, Surface Chemistry, and Nanosciences, emphasizing the synthesis/characterization of micro-mesoporous inorganic materials, nanocomposites, and catalysts for environmental applications. He applies surface chemistry to artworks and collaborates globally with scientists like Sir J.M. Thomas and E. Iglesia.

Key article trends include photocatalysis, acid catalysts, nanohydroxyapatite, and surface modification in materials science. His work bridges environmental catalysis and green chemistry.

Scientific Awards:

• Medal Cannizzaro, Italian Chemical Society (2011)

He has authored 277 publications, edited books, co-edits Research on Chemical Intermediates, and promotes knowledge transfer through EU projects like FP6_FCA and FP7_INNOVASOL.