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Europass Curriculum Vitae

Personal information

First name/Surname Paola Rizzarelli

Address Via Paolo Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy

Telephone +39(0)957338236

Fax +39(0)957338206

E-mail paola.rizzarelli@cnr.it

Nationality Italian

Date of birth 16th October 1972

Gender Female

Occupational field CNR Researcher

Work experience

Dates October 2001 up to date

Occupation or position held Researcher

Main activities and responsibilities Research in polymer chemistry - Principal Investigator (PI) in Joint research projects with private companies - Tutor of fellows in various PON (National Operational Project) projects.

Name and address of employer National Research Council Institute of Polymers, Composites and Biomaterials, Catania (CNR IPCB

UoS Catania) - Via Paolo Gaifami 18, 95126 Catania, Italy

Research fields - Synthesis, characterization and degradation of biodegradable polymers, commercial and synthetic; - Synthesis of poly(alkyl methacrylate)s by ATRP; - Drug delivery from polymer matrices; - Evaluation of biodegradable and traditional materials for food packaging applications; - Study of mechanisms of fragmentation and structural analysis of synthetic polymers by mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF, MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS/MS, ESI-MS).

Education and training

Dates July – December 2010

Title of qualification awarded Certificate of participation

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

Advanced course (112 h) on "Enhancement of public research and transfer of results." (Roma – Firenze –Bologna – Napoli)

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

National Research Council (CNR) - Rome

Dates May 2010

Title of qualification awarded Certificate of participation

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

Advanced course (112 h) on "Management and Enhancement of Research", “CoMe Va... la Ricerca?” (Palermo)

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

CNR - Rome

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Dates November 2003

Title of qualification awarded Grant (Short Term Mobility Program)

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

Structural characterization of synthetic polymers by mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF, MS-MS)

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

Max Planck Institute for Polymer Research (Mainz - Germany)

Tutor Prof. J. Rader

Dates March 1st 2001 –August 31st 2001

Title of qualification awarded Grant for Scientific Collaboration to Research Activities

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

Analysis of synthetic polymers by mass spectrometry advanced techniques.

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

CNR - Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Polymeric Materials of Catania

Dates November 1st 1997 – October 31st 2000

Title of qualification awarded PhD in Chemistry

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

Thesis: "Biodegradability of synthetic copolyesters". - Synthesis of biodegradable polymers and copolymers; - Characterization of polymers by MALDI, NMR, SEC, TGA, DSC and WAXD; - Determination of molecular weight by viscometry, SEC and SEC / MALDI; - Enzymatic degradation of synthetic and commercial polymeric films.

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

University of Catania

Tutor Professor G. Montaudo

Level in national or international classification

ISCED6

Dates September 2000

Title of qualification awarded Visiting Researcher

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

Characterization by GC MS of poly(ethylene oxide) and poly(propylen oxide) thermo-oxidation products.

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

Royal Institute of Technology of Stockholm (KTH)

Tutor Professor S. Karlsson

Dates June 2000

Title of qualification awarded Certificate of participation

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

School-Conference on "Industrial Production of Polymers"

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

Italian Association of Macromolecules (AIM)

Dates June 2000

Title of qualification awarded First Certificate in English

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

Knowledge of English (listening, writing, and speaking).

Name and type of organisation providing education and training

University of Cambridge

Dates October 15th 1990 – April 1st 1996

Title of qualification awarded Summa cum laude Laurea in Chemistry (5 year Course)

Principal subjects/occupational skills covered

Thesis: "Cultural Heritage: development of new protective chemicals for stone materials."

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Name and type of organisation providing education and training

University of Catania

Tutor Professor D. M. Grasso

Level in national or international classification

ISCED5

Personal skills and competences

Mother tongue(s) Italian

Other language(s) English

Self-assessment Understanding Speaking Writing

European level (*) Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production

Language B2 Independent User C1 Proficient User B2 Independent User B2 Independent User C2 Proficient User

(*) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

Current research fields - Synthesis of biodegradable polymers;

- Evaluation of the properties of biodegradable materials for commercial food packaging and selection according to the application;

- Evaluation of mechanical properties of gels and biodegradable films for packaging;

- Soil burial degradation (Soil burial test) of polymer films;

- Loss of aromas (scalping) and migration of additives and monomers from packaging materials;

- Characterization and degradation of commercial and synthetic polymeric materials;

- Characterization of commercial and synthetic polymers by MALDI mass spectrometry;

- Study of the mechanisms and products of thermal degradation, photo- and thermo-oxidation of biodegradable polymers by MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry;

- Study of mechanisms of fragmentation and structural analysis of synthetic polymers and copolymers by tandem mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF/TOF-MS/MS);

- Synthesis of polyalkylmethacrylates by ATRP;

- Characterization by SEC, NMR and MALDI of polymer matrices used for drug delivery;

- Drug delivery from synthetic and commercial polymer matrices.

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Recent scientific activities - Responsible and Principal Investigator of an annual contract signed with Novamont SpA (“Structural and quantitative analysis of biodegradable polymeric items”) – (25/05/2015 – 25/05/2016).

- Responsible and Principal Investigator of a contract signed with Irritec SpA (“Soil burial test of polymeric items”) (12/01/2015 - 12/06/2015).

- Responsible and Principal Investigator of a convention of hospitality signed with Novamont SpA fortraining under the project "Formation of highly skilled researchers and scientists focused on research and development of new processes for the production of biochemicals, materials and energy from raw materials from renewable sources" related to the project "REBIOCHEM". (19/01/2015 - 19/07/2015).

- Responsible and Principal Investigator of a contract signed with COESIA SpA (“Commercial biodegradable polymers for food packaging”) (12/02/2014 - 03/10/2014).

- Responsible and Principal Investigator - Regional Project presented jointly with Dolfin SpA(“Development of “Jelly” fruit-based products”) (01/2012 – 12/2014).

- Responsible and Principal Investigator of two contracts signed with Novamont (“Characterization of biodegradable polymer samples and quantification of residual monomers”)

- Principal Investigator - PON Work project "Research and development of packaging with controlled permeability for fresh-cut products"; PON project "Integrated use of innovative technological approaches to improve the shelf-life and preserve the nutritional properties of food products" (SHELF-LIFE).

- Principal Investigator - PON Work project "Research and development of biodegradable polymeric multilayer film with barrier properties"; PON project "Integrated use of innovative technological approaches to improve the shelf-life and preserve the nutritional properties of food products" (SHELF-LIFE)

- Team member - Project GREENER-FIRB 2010 (RBFR10DCS7) "Towards nanocomposites multi-functional, efficient, stable and environmentally friendly bio-based plastic of technological interest by immobilization of nanoparticles functionalized molecules and stabilizers."

- Principal Investigator - PON Work project "Development of non-biodegradable polymer matrices for the controlled release of cortisone drugs" PON01 00074 project "High-tech devices for biomedical applications (DIATEME)."

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Publications / Books and Articles 1. P. Rizzarelli*, M. Cirica, G. Pastorelli, C. Puglisi, G. Valenti. Aliphatic poly(ester amide)s from sebacic acid and aminoalcohols of different chain lengths: synthesis, characterization and soil burial degradation.Europ. Polym. J. Submitted. 2. F. Cicogna, S. Coiai, P. Rizzarelli, S. Carroccio, C. Gambarotti, I. Domenichelli, C. Yang, N. Tz. Dintcheva, G. Filippone, C. Pinzino, E. Passaglia. Functionalization of aliphatic polyesters by nitroxide radical coupling. Polym. Chem. 5 (2014) 5656-5667. 3. P. Rizzarelli*, S. Carroccio. Modern mass spectrometry in the characterization and degradation of biodegradable polymers. Analytica Chimica Acta 808 (2014) 18-43 (Review article). 4. P. Rizzarelli*. Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight/time-of-flight tandem mass spectra of biodegradable polybutylenesuccinate. Rapid commun. Mass spectrom. 27 (19) (2013) 2213-2225. 5. S. Carroccio, P. Rizzarelli, D. Zampino. A Snapshot of Thermo-Oxidative Degradation Products in Poly(bisphenol A carbonate) by Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry and Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry. Macromol. Chem. Phys. (2011) 212 (24) 2648-2666. 6. P. Rizzarelli*, D. Zampino, L. Ferreri, G. Impallomeni. Direct Electrospray Ionization Mass Spectrometry Quantitative Analysis of Sebacic and Terephthalic Acids in Biodegradable Polymers. Analytical chemistry 83 (3) (2011) 654-660. 7. K. Fukushima, D. Tabuani, C. Abbate, M. Arena, P. Rizzarelli. Preparation, characterization and biodegradation of biopolymer nanocomposites based on fumed silica. Europ. Polym. J. 47 (2) (2011) 139-152. 8. K. Fukushima, C. Abbate, D. Tabuani, M. Gennari, P. Rizzarelli, G. Camino. Biodegradation trend of poly(epsilon-caprolactone) and nanocomposites. Materials science & engineering C-materials for biological applications 30 (4) (2010) 566-574. 9. P. Rizzarelli*, S. Carroccio. Thermo-oxidative processes in biodegradable poly(butylene succinate). Polym. Degr. Stab. 94 (10) (2009) 1825-1838. 10. S. Carroccio, P. Rizzarelli, G. Scaltro, C. Puglisi. Comparative investigation of photo- and

thermal-oxidation processes in poly(butylene terephthalate). Polymer 49 (2008) 3371-3381. 11. P. Rizzarelli*, C. Puglisi. Structural characterization of synthetic poly(ester amide) from sebacic acid and 4-amino-1-butanol by matrix assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight/time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry. Rapid Commun. Mass Spectrom. 22 (6) (2008) 739-754. 12. G. Adamus, P. Rizzarelli, M.S. Montaudo, et al. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry with size-exclusion chromatographic fractionation for structural characterization of synthetic aliphatic copolyesters. Rapid Commun. Mass Spectrom. 20 (5) (2006) 804-814. 13. P. Rizzarelli*, C. Puglisi, G. Montaudo. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight/time-of-flight tandem mass spectra of poly(butylene adipate). Rapid Commun. Mass Spectrom. 20 (11) (2006) 1683-1694. 14. P. Rizzarelli*, C. Puglisi, G. Montaudo. Sequence determination in aliphatic poly(ester amide)s by matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight and time-of-flight/time-of-flight tandem mass spectrometry. Rapid Commun. Mass Spectrom. 19 (17) (2005) 2407-2418. 15. S. Carroccio, P. Rizzarelli*, C. Puglisi, G. Montaudo. MALDI investigation of photooxidation in aliphatic polyesters: Poly(butylene succinate). Macromolecules 37 (17) (2004) 6576-6586. 16. P. Rizzarelli*, C. Puglisi, G. Montaudo. Soil burial and enzymatic degradation in solution of aliphatic co-polyesters. Polym. Degr. Stab. 85 (2) (2004) 855-863. 17. P. Rizzarelli*, G. Impallomeni, G. Montaudo. Evidence for selective hydrolysis of aliphatic copolyesters induced by lipase catalysis. Biomacromolecules 5 (2) (2004) 433-444. 18. G. Gallet, S. Carroccio, P. Rizzarelli, et al. Thermal degradation of poly(ethylene oxide-propylene oxide-ethylene oxide) triblock copolymer: comparative study by SEC/NMR, SEC/MALDI-TOF-MS and SPME/GC-MS. Polymer 43 (4) (2002) 1081-1094. 19. P. Rizzarelli, C. La Rosa, A. Torrisi. Testing a fluorinated compound as a protective material for calcarenite. Journal of cultural heritage 2 (1) (2001) 55-62. 20. G. Spoto, P. Rizzarelli, A. Torrisi. Fluorinated phosphoric ester-based protective material for limestone-made ancient monuments, buildings, and artifacts: an X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy study. Appl. Spectr. 54 (12) (2000) 1817-1823. 21. G. Montaudo, P. Rizzarelli. Synthesis and enzymatic degradation of aliphatic copolyesters. Polym. Degr. Stab. 70 (2) (2000) 305-314. 22. S. Carroccio, P. Rizzarelli, C. Puglisi. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation time-of-flight characterisation of biodegradable aliphatic copolyesters. Rapid Commun. Mass Spectrom. 14 (16) (2000) 1513-1522.

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Book Chapters

1. P. Rizzarelli*, S. Carroccio. “Role of mass spectrometry in the elucidation of thermal degradation mechanisms in polymeric materials.” in “Reaction Mechanisms in Thermal Analysis of Materials” Wiley-VCH, USA. In Press.

2. P. Rizzarelli*, S. Carroccio. “Recent trends in the structural characterization and degradation of biodegradable polymers by modern mass spectrometry.” in “Biodegradable Polymers: New Developments”. Nova Publisher. In press.

3. S. Carroccio, P. Rizzarelli. “Spettrometria di Massa MALDI ed ESI per l’analisi dei polimeri in soluzione”. In “CARATTERIZZAZIONE DI MATERIALI POLIMERICI. Tecniche per polimeri in soluzione”. Nuova Cultura (2014). Collana AIM quaderni. ISBN: 9788868123048. DOI: 10.4458/3048.

4. P. Rizzarelli*, S. Carroccio, C. Puglisi. “Polymer degradation”, Chapter 13 in “Mass spectrometry in polymer chemistry”. C. Barner-Kowollik, T. Grundling, J. Falkenhagen, S. Weidner (Editors), Wiley-VCH (2011).

Teaching activities

- Lecturer - University of Catania on “CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMER MATRICES FOR DRUG DELIVERY” – PON02_00355_2964193, Project “HIPPOCRATES - Development of Micro and Nano-Technologies and Advanced Systems for Health Issues”.

- Lecturer - Science and Technology Park (Sicily) on "BIOPOLYMERS" within the Higher Education Framework "Technical research in biopolymers and biosurfactants of microbial origin", funded by the National Operational Programme Research and Competitiveness 2007 - 2013 PON01_01377/F. Organizer of a Training (ICTP UOS of Catania) focusing mainly on the analysis of biodegradable polymers. Within the same Programme, Tutor and supervisor of two fellows who specifically focused on activities relating to "Evaluation of paper impregnated with PHA for food packaging" and "Soil burial (bio)degradation test".

- Responsible for and Coordinator of an agreement with the University of Catania for teaching activities on "BIOPOLYMERS" - PON01_02239 Project "MATRECO - Advanced materials for sustainable transport".

- Lecturer - "High-tech devices for biomedical applications (DIATEME)." Tutor of three Fellows within the same Project.

- Tutor of three fellows SHELF LIFE PON02 00451 PON 2007-2013 Project "Integrated use of innovative technological approaches to improve the shelf-life and preserve the nutritional properties of food products."

- Lecturer - "MALDI and ESI mass spectrometry for the analysis of polymers in solution" AIM SCHOOL "CHARACTERIZATION OF POLYMERIC MATERIALS: TECHNIQUES FOR POLYMERS IN SOLUTION" May 18-23 2014 – Gargnano, Italy.

Additional information - Author of 22 publications (corresponding author of 12), 4 book chapters, 7 oral presentations (four of which as Invited speaker) at national and international conferences.

- Referee of several international scientific journals: Biomacromolecules; Rapid Commun. in Mass Spectrom.; Biodegradation; Europ. Polym. J.; Polymer; Appl. Spectr.; J. Anal. Appl. Pyrol.; Macromol. Chem. Phys.; Packaging Tech. Sci.; Europ. J. Inorg. Chem., Anal. Chim. Acta, J. Polym. Engineering.

- Actively involved in the presentation of industrially relevant research projects as well as experimental development projects, both at the regional and national level.