Joshua Avossa

Joshua Avossa

SCIENTIST

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    R&D Scientist

  • Education

    • Technische Universiteit Eindhoven

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      Visiting PhD student Chemical Engineering and Chemistry

      • Developed skills in Pickering Emulsions preparation• Developed skills in using a “FEI Quanta 3D FEG” Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM)• Authored 1 paper in an international peer-reviewed journal

    • Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

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      Bachelor's degree Industrial Chemistry 110/110 cum laude
    • Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

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      Master of Science (M.Sc.) Science and Technology of the Industrial Chemistry 110/110 cum laude
    • Lunds universitet

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      Master thesis Physical Chemistry

      • Development skills in soft matter science studying liposomal suspension and lipid supported bilayer• QCM-D (Quartz Crystal Microbalance with Dissipation monitoring), • Ellipsometry• DLS (Dynamic Light Scattering)

    • Università degli Studi di Napoli Federico II

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      Doctor of Philosophy - PhD Chemical, Materials and Production Engineering

      • Design and Development of a superhydrophobic coating for PP and PE surfaces based on Wrinkled Silica-gel nanoparticles.• Production of sound absorbing panels based on Electrospun fibers on behalf of the aviation industry Geven.• Successfully supervised 4 student until their defence.• Authored 4 papers in international peer-reviewed journals.

  • Experience

    • Italian National Research council, Italy

      Jan 2018 - Jan 2020
      SCIENTIST

      • Developed sensing system on behalf of INAIL (Istituto Nazionale per l’Assicurazione degli Infortuni sul Lavoro) based on semi-conductive nanofibers for the detection of volatile organic compounds (Toluene, acetic acid, NO2, and ammonia).• Production of low-cost and easy-to-use Hg concentrators for air monitoring of mercury based on gold-titania nanoparticles.• Authored 9 papers in international peer-reviewed journals and 1 book chapter.• Guest speaker at 3 international conferences. Weniger anzeigen

    • Empa

      Feb 2020 - Sept 2021
      RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER

      • Design and creation of an innovative transparent surgical face mask (Hello Mask).• Design of a set-up for measuring the filtration efficiency of surgical, FFP, and community masks.• Following work plans and cost estimates and ensuring the provision of quality deliverables on time and on budget.• Directing a research team of 2 technicians, 1 scientist, and 1 student.• Authored 2 papers in international peer-reviewed journal.

    • Nolax

      Sept 2022 - now
      Research And Development Chemist
    • Collano AG

      Jan 2024 - now
      Research And Development Chemist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • English Certificate (Reading and Listening)

      EF Standard English Test (EF SET)
      Jul 2019
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