Valentina FERRARO

Valentina Ferraro is a Researcher at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her academic profile shows active engagement in research with numerous publications spanning from 2018 to 2024.

Dr. Ferraro's research focuses on the synthesis, structural characterization, and photophysical properties of coordination compounds, particularly luminescent metal complexes. Her work prominently features manganese(II), zinc(II), and copper(I) complexes with various organic ligands including phosphoramides, benzothiadiazoles, and phosphaphenanthrenes. A significant portion of her research involves single-crystal X-ray structure determination and DFT calculations to understand the relationship between molecular structure and luminescent properties.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a consistent research trajectory in inorganic photophysics, with particular emphasis on designing novel luminescent materials. Her work demonstrates expertise in crystallography, coordination chemistry, and computational methods. The publications show collaboration primarily with Jesús Castro and Marco Bortoluzzi, indicating a stable research group focused on developing new luminescent complexes with potential applications in materials science.