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Chemistry: from the Laboratory to industry

Designing innovative materials and sustainable processes for industrial development, the energy transition, environmental protection and human health.

We are building the future through knowledge

  • Smart Materials
  • Energy Transition
  • Green Chemistry and Biorefinery
  • Life Cycle Assessment
  • Fluid Dynamics Simulations
  • Catalysis
  • Polymers and Composites
  • Nanotechnologies
  • Computational Chemistry & AI
  • Synthesis and Formulations
  • Industrial Processes
  • Technology Transfer
  • Advanced Spectroscopy
  • Circular Economy and Recycling
  • Environmental Monitoring
  • Cultural Heritage

Events

Conference

20 – 21 November 2026

“The Individual’s Voice at the End of Life: Between Advance Directives and Assisted Suicide” “Femicide and Trans*icide: The Roots of Gender-Based Violence”

Two days of lectures from the Master’s Programme in Forensic Psychiatry, open to all students and medical residents at the University of Bologna

Meeting

23 November 2026

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Growing ideas and generating impact

Event Within the Framework of:
Student Entreprenurial Cycle 2026-2027

Meeting

9 December 2026

Presentation of the Call for Startups & Call for Ideas 2026/2027

Shape your ideas!

Event Within the Framework of:
Student Entreprenurial Cycle 2026-2027

News

Innovazione e ricerca

The call for Great-ER is open!

Take part in the free advanced incubation programme, 12-month advanced incubation programme, designed to support the development of deep tech research-based business projects. Apply by 23 September.

In Ateneo

Student elections to the Department Board

Submit your candidacy from 9 March and vote online on 15 and 16 April 2026 to elect representatives to the Degree Programme Councils and the Department Board

UniboMagazine

Biodegradable Materials and Sustainable Packaging: Una Europa PhD Impact Award for Angelica Giovagnoli

A PhD candidate at the Department of Industrial Chemistry "Toso Montanari" of the University of Bologna, she is among the winners of the 2025 edition of the European initiative that rewards...

Innovazione e ricerca

A Career in Catalysis: Fabrizio Cavani

Prof. Cavani's career is celebrated in a dedicated review on invitation in ACS Catalysis.

Studying at CHIMIND

The Industrial Chemistry programmes combine a solid scientific foundation, Laboratory work and contact with the industrial sector. They train professionals capable of developing innovative materials and sustainable processes.

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93,5%

Graduates in employment three years after graduation

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Bachelor’s degree Degree Programs

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Second cycle/Two-year Master’s degree Degree Programs, including 2 international ones

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PhD programme
The picture shows a researcher carrying out a research activity in the P7 teaching laboratory. Navile-UE5 District

From the laboratory to the local community: training, research and knowledge-sharing

From PhD degree research to technological innovation, our research promotes a development model based on scientific rigour, putting knowledge at the service of society and businesses.

PhD programmes at CHIMIND

Find out about the PhD degrees and PhD programmes in Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry

The department’s research activities

The Research Areas in which new knowledge is being developed

Services for businesses

The department’s research competencies applied directly in the field

Scientific dissemination

The department promotes scientific awareness through events aimed at the general public.

The laboratories: the heart of our research

The laboratories are spaces that combine scientific excellence with sustainable technological innovation.

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An overview of the department’s Research Areas

Job opportunities, calls and contracting

Opportunities for professional development, training and collaboration offered by the Department. (Page in italian)

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