Dr Asia Grattagliano | Rare Earth Elements | Young Scientist Award

Grattagliano Asia is a dedicated researcher and educator in chemistry and environmental science, focusing on sustainable development. She has made substantial contributions to the study of Redox Flow Batteries, water sanitation technologies, and ecological risk assessment. Committed to advancing science, Asia combines teaching, research, and international collaboration to drive innovative solutions in her field.

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Education

Grattagliano Asia is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Materials for Sustainable Development at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, where her research centers on developing organic redox couples for Redox Flow Batteries. She completed her Master’s Degree in Chemistry in 2022 from the same institution, earning a perfect score of 110/110 with a thesis on immunosensors for water sanitation processes. In 2020, she obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Chemistry, also from the University of Rome Tor Vergata, with a thesis on the synthesis of ketoprofen impurities, graduating with a score of 93/110.

Experience

Grattagliano Asia is actively involved in academia as a member of the Examination Committee for undergraduate chemistry courses at the University of Rome Tor Vergata. She has served as a Teaching Assistant for multiple courses, including “Chemistry” and “Chemistry in the Kitchen,” dedicating a total of 100 hours to student engagement and instruction between 2023 and 2024. Her hands-on research experience includes a two-year internship (2020–2022) at IRSA-CNR in Taranto, where she investigated emerging water pollutants such as plastics and pharmaceuticals and conducted biochemical studies on edible marine organisms.

Research Interests

Grattagliano Asia’s research focuses on sustainable chemistry, particularly in the development of materials for Redox Flow Batteries to promote cleaner energy solutions. She also explores water quality and safety, utilizing immunosensors to detect emerging pollutants. In addition, her work extends to marine environmental toxicology, where she assesses the ecological risks posed by contaminants in aquatic ecosystems.

Awards

Grattagliano Asia has been recognized with several prestigious awards, reflecting her excellence in research and innovation. She received the Best Poster Award at the FEMS-EUROMAT Congress in 2023 and the Italian Language Branch Grant from SETAC Europe the same year. In 2024, she won the 1000 Fellowships Programme Award at the XXVIII National Congress of SCI. Additionally, her paper earned the Best Paper by a Woman Award at the IEEE MetroSea Conference in 2023.

Publications Top Notes 📄

Development of a label-free immunosensor for HAV in recycled waters (2022) – Presented at SETAC Europe; cited by 5 articles.

Developing Water Soluble Organic Redox Couples for Redox Flow Batteries (2023) – Award-winning poster; cited by 3 articles.

Toxicological impact of Rare Earth Elements to marine copepods (2023) – Published in MetroSea Proceedings; cited by 4 articles.

Study of ionic liquids on aggregation for Redox Flow Batteries (2024) – Published in SCI Proceedings; cited by 2 articles.

Interactive effects of temperature and carbamazepine on marine copepods (2022) – Published in Environmental Science and Pollution Research; cited by 6 articles.

Conclusion

Grattagliano Asia is an outstanding candidate for the Research for Young Scientist Award. Her academic excellence, innovative research, technical expertise, and significant contributions to environmental science through publications and conference participation align perfectly with the award’s objectives. By addressing areas such as applied research impact and collaborative networking, she has the potential to further strengthen her profile. Given her current achievements and dedication, she is highly deserving of this recognition.