Guglielmo Guido CONDORELLI

Current Position

• Since March 2025, Full Professor at the University of Catania, in the disciplinary sector Chem-03A, carrying out teaching and research activities at the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania

• Member of the “Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei   Materiali”  (INSTM).

Previous Positions

• December 2006 – February 2025: Associate Professor (SSD CHIM/03) at the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania

• 15 January 2001 – December 2005: University Researcher (SSD-Chim/03) at the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania.

• 15 September 1999 – 14 January 2001: a two-year research grant for "collaboration in research" in the scientific sector "General and Inorganic Chemistry" C03X at the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania.

• May 1997 – May 1999: two-year postdoctoral fellowship at the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania.

Institutional Activities 

• Since July 2022, Member of the Scientific Council of the Center for Research and Innovation in Bio and Nano-Technologies (BRIT) at the University of Catania, responsible for platform no. 4 Nanotech: X-ray Photoelectron Spectrometer.

• 2022–2025: Member of the Scientific Council of the Second-Level University Master’s Degree in "Power Electronics Devices and Technologies".

• Academic Year 2019/2020: President of the Master’s Degree Program in Chemistry of Materials (LM-54) at the University of Catania.

• Since 2013, Member of the faculty board of the PhD program in "Materials Science and Nanotechnologies" at the University of Catania. Cycles from XXIX to XXXIX. Duration: 3 years per cycle.
• 2010–2015: Member of the faculty board of the PhD program in "Materials Science and Technology" at the University of Catania. Cycles from XXVI to XXVIII. Duration: 3 years per cycle

• 2011–2015: Member of the Board of the Department of Chemical Sciences, University of Catania.

Education and Training in Italy and Abroad

• 2017 National Scientific Qualification as Full Professor in sector 03/B2 - SSD CHIM/07 - (ASN 2016).
• 2013 National Scientific Qualification as Full Professor in sector 03/B1 - SSD CHIM/03 - (ASN 2012, renewed in ASN 2016).

• 1996–1997: Visiting scientist at the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, U.K., within the research group led by Prof. Michael L. Hitchman, working on a project in the field of in situ monitoring of MOCVD processes.

• 1993–1996: Attended the PhD program in Chemical Sciences and obtained the PhD degree by defending a thesis entitled "Study of MOCVD Thin Film Deposition Processes" under the supervision of Prof. I.L. Fragalà.

• 1994 – Professional qualification as a chemist.

• 1987–1992 – Degree in Chemistry from the University of Catania, with a final grade of 110/110 cum laude.

During his training, he attended the following schools as a scholarship holder:

• 1991 "II Scuola Nazionale di Scienza dei Materiali" (Lucca, 21–31 October 1991), organized by the Istituto Nazionale di Fisica dei Materiali (INFM). He contributed with an article entitled "Metodologie di produzione di films sottili per deposizione da vapori di composti metallo-organici (MOCVD)", co-authored with I. Fragalà and G. Malandrino.

• 1992 "II Scuola Nazionale di Superconduttività" (Vietri sul Mare, SA, 9–18 September 1992), organized by the Istituto Nazionale di Fisica dei Materiali (INFM) and Consorzio Ricerche Innovative Sud (Ansaldo CRIS), within the training activities of topic 22 of the "Materiali Innovativi Avanzati" program of the Italian Ministry of University and Scientific and Technological Research.

• 1993 "Seminario Introduttivo alle Tecnologie Informatiche in Chimica" (Perugia, 18–23 October 1993), organized by Fondazione IBM Italia.

Awards and Scholarships

• 1992 Graduation Award issued by Consorzio Catania Ricerche.
• 1993 National Award by Federchimica, Neolaureati section.
• 1995 Scholarship issued by the University of Catania for advanced training at foreign university institutions in the disciplinary area "Chemical Sciences" (D.R. no. 2073 of 18/05/1995).
• 1997 Two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the Chemical Sciences sector issued by the University of Catania.
• 1999 Two-year research grant for "collaboration in research" in the scientific sector "General and Inorganic Chemistry" - C03X issued by the University of Catania.
• 2017 Research Incentive Award: Fund for the Financing of Basic Research Activities (FFABR).

Teaching Activity

• Teaching in Degree Programs, University Diplomas and Master’s Programs

Il Prof. Condorelli ha tenuto diversi insegnamenti presso vari corsi di Laurea, di Diploma e Master  dell’Università degli Studi di Catania:

- Solid-State and Materials Chemistry

AY 1999-00 (contract teaching) - University Diploma in Materials Science.

- Chemistry Laboratory (Module 1)

AY 2001-02 - University Diploma in Materials Science.

- General and Inorganic Chemistry

AY 2000-01 to AY 2001-02, University Diploma in Materials Science

AY 2006-07 to AY 2008-09, Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Sciences and Technologies for Cultural Heritage (theoretical module - 6 ECTS)

- Structural Chemistry

AY 2002-03 to 2004-05, five-year Degree programs in Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry

AY 2004-05 to 2015-16, Bachelor’s Degree programs in Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry (3 ECTS from AY 2006-07 to AY 2008-09 and 6 ECTS from AY 2009-10 to AY 2015-16).

- Laboratory of Inorganic Materials Chemistry

AY 2003-04 to AY 2004-05, five-year Degree in Chemistry

- Inorganic Materials Chemistry II and Laboratory

AY 2005-06 to AY 2009-10, Master’s Degree in Chemistry (8 ECTS from AY 2007-08 to AY 2008-09 and 7 ECTS in AY 2009-10)

AY 2010-11 to AY 2019-20, Master’s Degree in Chemistry of Materials (7 ECTS)

- General and Inorganic Chemistry and Laboratory (Module 2)

AY 2009-10 to AY 2018-19, Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry (6 ECTS)

- General and Inorganic Chemistry II and Laboratory

AY 2006-07 to AY 2008-09, Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry (4 ECTS)

Since AY 2019-20, Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Chemistry (6 ECTS)

- Inorganic Materials: Structures and Properties

Since AY 2019-20, Master’s Degree in Chemical Sciences – Curriculum in Materials Chemistry and Nanotechnologies (8 ECTS)

- Optical and Optoelectronic Materials

Since AY 2021-22, Master’s Degree in Chemical Sciences – Curriculum in Materials Chemistry and Nanotechnologies (3 ECTS module)

- Crystal Growth, Thin Film Deposition, and Processing

AY 2022-23 to AY 2024-25 (3 ECTS module) within the course Process Technology and Characterization, Second-Level University Master’s Degree in Power Electronics Devices and Technologies.

Teaching in Training Courses, PhD Programs and Schools

• 2022-23 “Materials: Synthesis and Structure” , 2 ECTS for the PhD program in Materials Science and Nanotechnologies (cycles XXXVII and XXXVIII), University of Catania.

• 2013-14 "Technologies for the Growth of Advanced Materials for Innovative Devices", 20-hour teaching module at CNR-IMM within the ENERGETIC training course for "Expert Technologist in Circuits, Systems and Networks for High-Efficiency Photovoltaics" (OF2).

• 2013"Surface Engineered Iron Oxide Nanoparticles: Synthetic Routes, Application and Perspectives", NanoMedicine School 2013 – University of Trieste.
• 2011-12  "Deposition and Synthesis Technologies for Thin Films Typically Used in Device Front-End Fabrication - Part B"  Teaching module 2.3, Part B, within the "Ambition Power" Project, Training Objective 2: "Researcher expert in semiconductor development and Front-End issues for high-power-density electronic devices and modules" (OF2)

Supervision of Degree and PhD Theses

Prof. Condorelli has supervised 15 Master’s Degree theses in Chemistry, Chemistry of Materials and Chemical Sciences, 3 five-year Degree theses in Chemistry or Industrial Chemistry, 14 Bachelor’s Degree internships in Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry, and 6 University Diploma theses in Materials Science. He is currently supervising one Bachelor’s thesis in Chemistry.

He has also been academic supervisor of 2 PhD theses in Materials Science (M. Favazza, cycle XX; C. Tudisco, cycle XXIV) and 8 PhD theses in Materials Science and Nanotechnologies (A.E. Giuffrida, cycle XXIX; F. Monforte, cycle XXXII; L. Pulvirenti, cycle XXXV; G. Tranchida and V. Paratore, cycle XXXVII; V. Anastasi and R. Farina, cycle XXXVIII; A. Castro, cycle XXXIX). Four of these (F. Monforte, G. Tranchida, V. Anastasi and R. Farina) were funded by CNR-IMM and co-supervised with CNR-IMM researchers (Dr A. La Magna, S.M. Privitera and S. Libertino). He is currently supervisor of one PhD student in Materials Science and Nanotechnologies (A. Di Grazia, cycle XL).

He has served on numerous final examination committees for Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in programs belonging to the Department of Chemical Sciences. He has also served on PhD final examination committees for the PhD in Materials Science (cycle XXV) and the International PhD in Chemical Sciences (cycles XXXVI, XXXV and XXXI) at the University of Catania, the PhD in Materials Science and Technology at the University of Parma (cycles XXIV and XXXV), and the PhD in Chemical Sciences at the University of Messina (cycle XXXV).

Research Activity

The current research activity is focused on the synthesis, functionalization and characterization of inorganic nanostructures and hybrid systems for biomedical, environmental and energy applications. In the biomedical field, particular attention is devoted to the development of magnetic nanoparticles and Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)-based materials for drug transport and delivery, as well as for antibacterial applications. In the environmental and energy fields, the research focuses on the synthesis of high-surface-area materials, particularly MOFs and inorganic nanostructures deposited on electrodes, for sensing, photoelectrocatalysis, and energy production and storage, including hydrogen production.

Research Projects

a. Coordination and Responsibility in Research Projects

• 2024-2026 Principal Investigator (P.I.), Progetto "MIRACOLE".

• 2020-2022 Principal Investigator (P.I.), Progetto "MatT-onE" – linea 2 del PIAno di inCEntivi per la Ricerca di ateneo 2020/2022 - University of Catania (funding: €105k).

• 2020-2021 Bando Chance – Piano della Ricerca 2016-18 - University of Catania (funding: €10k).

• 2016-2012 Local coordinator of the INSTM Research Unit of Catania for the FIRB 2010 project "Integrated Network for NanoMedicine" (RINAME) (RBAP114AMK) (MIUR funding: €241k).

• 2012-2015 One of the two Scientific Coordinators of Activity 4.4 "Development and optimization of dye anchoring processes" of OR4 "Third-generation dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC)" within project PON 02_00355_3391233 ENERGETICS (share: €55k).

• 2008-2010 National Coordinator of a Research Project in Materials Science (PRISMA) funded by the Consorzio Interuniversitario Nazionale per la Scienza e Tecnologia dei Materiali (INSTM), entitled "Molecular systems grafted on silicon for integrated sensing devices" (funding: €80k).

• 2006-2007 Technical Supervisor of the industrial research project "Studies of endodontic instruments made with superelastic alloys and the development of thin coating formation processes", under a collaboration agreement between the Department of Chemical Sciences and FKG S.p.A., La-Chaux-de-Fonds (Switzerland) (funding: €6k).

• 2004-2005 Technical Supervisor of the industrial research project "Study of the deposition processes of Bi, La and Ti precursors for application in MOCVD reactors equipped with DLI (direct liquid injection) systems", under a collaboration agreement between the Department of Chemical Sciences and Saes Getters S.p.A., Lainate (MI) (funding: €30k).

 

b. Participation in Other Research Projects

    He has participated in numerous national research projects, including:

- FIRB 2001 Prot. RBNE01YLKN_005 "Nanoorganization of inorganic/organic hybrid molecules with magnetic and optical properties";

- FIRB 2003 Prot. RBNE033KMA "Molecular compounds and nanostructured hybrid materials with resonant and non-resonant optical properties for photonic devices";

- FIRB Piattaforme/Reti Prot. RBPR05JH2P_020 "Rete Nazionale di Ricerca sulle Nanoscienze ItalNanoNet", 2009-2012;

- PRIN 2001 Prot. 2001038849_002 "Functional nanostructures of magnetic materials and materials for nonlinear optics";

- PRIN 2003 No. 20030393323_002 "Properties of single molecules and molecular architectures";

- PRIN 2005 Prot. 2005031228_005 "Self-organization of molecular architectures on functional inorganic surfaces";

- PRIN 2009 Prot. 20097X44S7_002 "Hybrid materials based on lanthanide complexes for sensing applications";

- Progetto EE01_00003 Aladin del Progetto di Innovazione Industriale, Bando Efficienza Energetica 2008;

- PON02_00355_2964193 Hippocrates, 2012-2015;

- Progetto FIT a sportello Misensar No. B01/000693/02/X17, 2010-2013;

- Progetto "SAMOTHRACE", PNRR – Ecosistema dell’Innovazione (2022-2025).

He has also participated in European projects, including:

- Project IST-2000-30153-FLEUR contract "FerroeLectric for EURope" (2001-2004);

- MAGMANet Project "Molecular Approach to Nanomagnets and Multifunctional Materials", Contract No. NMP3-CT-2005-515767 (2005-2009);

- MSCA-ITN-2016 ENHANCE Project No. 722496 (2017-2021).

c. Supervision of Research Fellows

.-2012-2014 Scientific Supervisor of a two-year CHIM/03 research fellowship entitled "Anchoring on silicon surfaces and/or carbon nanotubes of functional molecules formed by porphyrinic/phthalocyaninic systems of trivalent lanthanide ions"   (Dott. F. Lupo - D.R. n.1049 of 20 March 2012);

-2012-2017 Scientific Supervisor of a CHIM/03 research fellowship entitled "Engineering inorganic nanostructures by molecular monolayers for medical diagnostics" (Dr C. Tudisco, D.R. No. 4022 of 31 October 2012 and subsequent renewals);

-2020-21 Scientific Supervisor of a one-year CHIM/03 research fellowship entitled "Preparation of Metal-Organic Framework (MOF)-based films for environmental and energy applications" (Dr F. Monforte - D.R. No. 3253 of 6 November 2020). 

- Since 2024, Scientific Supervisor of a CHIM/03 research fellowship entitled "Nanomaterials for Energy Production: Innovative Electrocatalysts for Hydrogen Evolution" (Dr L. Pulvirenti - D.R. No. 23 of 05-01-2024), initially within the PNRR – Ecosistema dell’Innovazione "SAMOTHRACE" and subsequently within the PNRR project "PRIDE - Sustainable hydrogen production through solar-light-activated photoelectrochemical systems", project No. RSH2A_000037.

Technology Transfer

2022 - Italian Patent No. 102022000006857, filed on 06/04/2022.

Title: "Innovative Nanostructured Materials Based on ZIF Containing Manganese for Gas Monitoring".

Inventors: S. Conoci, G. Neri, N. Donato, K. Moulaee, S. Petralia, G.G. Condorelli, F. Monforte, S. Crispi.

Applicants: University of Messina and University of Catania

Research Activity: Key Figures

The scientific activity is documented by 364 contributions, including:

• 178 publications in international peer-reviewed journals (ISI)

• 17 publications in books, book series, non-ISI-indexed journals or proceedings

• 27 oral presentations as speaker at national and international conferences

• 141 contributions (poster presentations or co-authored contributions) at national and international conferences

• 1 patent

Selected bibliometric indicators, calculated considering citations to the entire scientific production and retrieved from Web of Science (August 2026) and Scopus (August 2026), are:

• H-index: 38

• Over 4,500 total citations.

Updated data on the scientific production in ISI-indexed journals are available at the following Web of Science link: https://www.webofscience.com/wos/author/record/K-1285-2013

and Scopus: https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=7005775853

 

 

Last edit: 08/31/2026

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