Letizia Maria Fusto

Letizia Maria Fusto, born on July 19, 1995, in Paternò (CT), obtained her Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry from the University of Catania in November 2018 with top marks, presenting a thesis titled "Neolignans related to magnolol: Synthesis and evaluation of antiproliferative activity on tumor cells." She then earned her Master's Degree in Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry in April 2021 with top honors, presenting a thesis on the "Synthesis of chlorogenic acid amides as potential inhibitors of α-glucosidase and α-amylase." After completing her Master's degree, she qualified as a Professional Chemist (Section A) from the University of Catania in November 2021. She worked as a laboratory technician, focusing on ionizing radiation dosimetry and Radon gas monitoring. In March 2022, she began research activities at the National Research Council, Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems in Catania, working on the development and characterization of integrated PV-electrolyzer systems for solar fuel production within the "Hydrogen Demo Valley" project. Since October 2024, she has been enrolled in the PhD program in Chemical Sciences (XL cycle) at the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania. Her research project, titled "Chemical modification of textile materials using natural dyes to develop innovative and eco-friendly products", aims to develop sustainable solutions for the textile industry. The research focuses on optimizing the extraction processes of natural dyes and the functionalization of textiles, with particular attention to color durability and reducing the environmental impact of production processes and treated materials.

[31.03.2025]