Alessandra
Sivo
Molecular Chemistry and Materials Science, Weizmann Institute of Science
Supervisor Prof. Ronny Neumann
Dr. Alessandra Sivo is an organic chemist and postdoctoral researcher in the field of sustainable organic synthesis. Her research focuses on a class of versatile catalysts—substances that enable a chemical reaction— known as polyoxometalates. These are activated by electricity, rather than relying on oxidizing or reducing chemicals to supply electrons, enabling cleaner and more efficient chemical synthesis. Alessandra is spearheading progress in organic electrocatalysis, designing polyoxometalate catalysts that pave the way for innovative unconventional synthetic methods and more sustainable industrial processes.
Alessandra is spearheading progress in organic electrocatalysis, designing polyoxometalate catalysts that pave the way for innovative unconventional synthetic methods and more sustainable industrial processes.
Alessandra received her MSc in medicinal chemistry from the University of Bari Aldo Moro and her PhD from the Politecnico di Milano. Originally from Southern Italy, she recently moved to Rehovot. She is a member of the Student Council at the Weizmann Institute of Science, actively contributing to the academic community. In her free time, Alessandra enjoys travelling, reading, and engaging in sports.
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