Regular biography
Raffaella Buonsanti is an Associate Professor in the Department of CHEM at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne. Her research focuses on nanochemistry for energy applications, with an emphasis on nanoparticle synthesis and their use in energy-related contexts. She teaches courses such as Introduction to Chemical Engineering, Introduction to Transport Phenomena, and Nanomaterials for Chemical Engineering Applications. Buonsanti is also involved in administrative roles within the School of Engineering and the Laboratory of Nanochemistry for Energy. She has received several awards, including the R&D 100 Award and the Werner Prize.
Scholar-generated biography
Raffaella Buonsanti is an assistant professor in the Department of Chemical Sciences and Engineering at EPFL, specializing in colloidal chemistry, complex materials, and catalysis. Her research focuses on developing advanced nanomaterials for electrochemical CO2 reduction, with an emphasis on copper-based catalysts and their structural sensitivities. She explores the synthesis and properties of colloidal nanocrystals, including doped semiconductors and hybrid oxide nanocrystals, to enhance catalytic performance and stability. Her work also investigates the role of nanoclustering and surface chemistry in catalytic processes, aiming to improve selectivity and efficiency in sustainable energy applications.