Research Collaborations
Collaborations in UNICAM
Prof. Roberto Ballini
University of Camerino
School of Science and Technology
Chemistry Division
Research activity
His research interest concerns the development of new processes and procedures in the field of organic synthesis. Of particular interest is the chemistry of aliphatic nitro compound that, thanks to their highly chemical versatility, can be easily employed in modern procedures for the generation of carbon-carbon single and double bonds as applied to the preparation of natural products featuring enhanced biologically activity, pharmaceuticals, high density energetic materials and a variety of other important fine chemicals. The scientific activities have been evidenced by: (i) more than 250 publications in the main scientific journals, (ii) more than 20 reviews, and (iii) several chapters, as author, concerning the chemistry of aliphatic nitro compounds.
Prof. Marino Petrini
University of Camerino
School of Science and Technology
Chemistry Division
Research activity
The research activity deals with the following topics: a) synthesis and reactivity of aliphatic and aromatic nitrocompounds towards the preparation of simple and multiple carbon-carbon bonds; b) synthesis and reactivity of functionalized sulfones for the preparation of amino derivatives; c) synthesis of natural products featured of enhanced biological activity. Therefore, simple and stereoselective syntheses of organic compounds, even of consistent structural complexity, are the main concern of the research work. Different synthetic methodologies have been faced in along the years including synthesis in heterogeneous phase, radical reactions and utilization of organometallic reagents.
Prof. Enrico Marcantoni
University of Camerino
School of Science and Technology
Chemistry Division
Research activity
His research interest aims to develop innovative, efficient, and environmentally responsible methods for the production of small molecules utilized at the interface of biology and materials. In the last few years, the use of these new organic reactions is currently being investigated in the discovery and development of new synthetic methodologies and their applications in the synthesis of architecturally complex natural products or of molecules for improving material properties of importance in both academia and industry.
Research activity
Dr. Gabrielli focused her scientific research in the field of sustainable chemistry, placing the attention to the chemistry of materials, developing new skills in applied chemistry to the industrial field. The research is focused on the development of innovative compatibilizer additives synthetic methodologies for high quality polymeric formulations, nanoparticles and NPs grafting. In the last years she is focusing the attention on bio-plastics and recycling technologies. First, she is studying the synthesis of biopolymers starting from commercially available bio molecules or using bio monomers coming from wastes in order to make bio based polymers, then she is developing new methods for recycling of polymers trough a depolymerization process.
Dr. Cristina Cimarelli
University of Camerino
School of Science and Technology
Chemistry Division
Research activity
Dr. Cristina Cimarelli is researcher in Organic Chemistry in the School of Science and Technology in the University of Camerino. Her main interest is about the development of innovative procedures for the synthesis of small molecules under the sustainability point of view. Lewis Acids catalyzed reactions and multicomponent reactions are the main field of investigation, with a particular interest in their stereochemical aspects. Recently her activity was focused on the development of a new procedure for the activation by Lewis Acids catalysis of primary amines toward A 3 coupling for the synthesis of secondary propargylamines.
Prof. Francesco Nobili
University of Camerino
School of Science and Technology
Chemistry Division
Research activity
Prof. Filippo Maggi
University of Camerino
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Products
Research activity
The Filippo Maggi scientific interests focus on:1) Bioactive secondary metabolites from aromatic and medicinal plants;2) Chemosystematics; 3) Chemical ecology;4) Nutraceuticals.
Prof. Riccardo Petrelli
University of Camerino
School of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Health Products
Research activity
The Riccardo Petrelli scientific interests focus on:1) enzyme inhibitors involved in NAD pathways;2) nucleosides and nucleotides as antitumor and antiviral agents and their prodrugs;3) adenosine receptor ligands;4) natural products research, traditional medicine, ethnobotany and phytochemistry.