Roberto Russo

Experience

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  University of Pisa

  May 2016 - Oct 2016

  Borsa di Ricerca

  Computational study of small molecules of strong industrial interest through QM / continuous hybrid method; specifically, investigation reaction kinetics of electrophiles with nucleophiles such as peroxides and carboxylic acids;Molecular modeling of transition products and states through quantum and classical molecular mechanics methods;Writing of reports, preparation of presentation and production of scientific articles regarding the research work carried out.

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  VaxYnethic Srl - Gruppo Menarini

  Nov 2016 - Aug 2019

  R&D Process Chemist - Glycoconjugates

  • Development and execution of multi-step organic synthesis of glycoconjugates (vaccines APIs) according to the project’s goal and timeline;• Exploration of new methodologies for purification and characterization of proteins, polysaccharides and bioconjugates using Ultrafiltration or GPC techniques;• Conduction of instrumental analysis of synthesized API/intermediate, such as HPLC, NMR and UV spectroscopy, according to pharmacopeia guidelines;• Development of downstream process (ultrafiltration/purification) of bioconjugates from laboratory to production plant and technology transfer process;• Maintain clear and accurate records of experimental work in lab notebooks, preparation of summaries, reports and presentations about research works. Show less

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  EDF

  Oct 2019 - Mar 2023

  PhD Candidate

  • Development and execution of multi-step organic synthesis of electroactive organic molecules for cathode and anode electrodes in Li-ions cells;• Conduction of instrumental analysis of synthesized molecules, as NMR, IR and UV spectroscopy and SEM/XRD characterizations;• Conduction of instrumental analysis for material characterizations, such as, BET and PSD for particle size analysis, TGA and DSC for thermal stability studies;• Execution of galvanostatic tests to study the electrochemical performances of the active material, both in half-cell and in full cell: CV, Galvanostatic Cycling with Potential Limitation (GCPL), GITT, PITT, Impedance tests. Show less

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  EDF Renouvelables

  Mar 2023 - now

  Energy Storage Engineer

  - Contribute with the project team to the definition and analysis of the technical and contractual reference system to which the project is subject;- Carry out pre-sizing studies to support the development phases: identification of any environmental constraints, energy and power sizing, electrical design, preliminary implementation plan, degradation, auxiliary consumption, impact on the sizing of accessible services, etc;- Provide support to the project team for any technical question relating to the battery pack (planning, risks and opportunities, interfaces, technical risk, etc.);- Contribute to the analysis of supplier offers and their classification, to negotiations with suppliers and to the finalization of technical annexes (guarantees included) in the contractualization phase- Contribute to the follow-up of project engineering documents until commissioning (compliance with specifications, interface documents, drafting and negotiation of variations when necessary, etc.);- Propose and implement changes to the technical reference system for Li-Ion batteries. Show less