Valentina Beghetto

Valentina Beghetto, Associate Professor at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, focuses on Green Chemistry, Homogeneous Catalysis, and Biopolymer Development. She coordinates a 12-member research group and teaches Polymers and Industrial Applications, Chemistry of the Tanning Industry, and Perfumes, Fragrances, Food, and Chemistry at undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Research Institute: Research Institute for Green and Blue Growth Safety
• Spin-off: President and Founder of Crossing Srl (Innovative SME with 20+ patents)

Research Interests include:

• Waste valorization for biodegradable materials
• Development of metal-free tanning agents
• Asymmetric catalysis for fragrance synthesis
• Homogeneous catalysis with transition metals
• Recyclable polymers and circular economy strategies

Her work has been funded by EU LIFE and POR-FESR programs, including projects like LIFE BIOPOL and ECO_DPI, with collaborations spanning institutions such as Kyoto University, RWTH Aachen, and Grenoble INP.