Dr. Saul Santini | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

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Dr. Saul Santini | Analytical Chemistry | Best Researcher Award

PhD candidate at Analytical Chemistry, University of Florence, Italy

👨‍🎓He remarkable academic journey, extensive research contributions, and dedication to the field of psychology are truly commendable. Your wealth of knowledge and diverse skill set reflect a deep commitment to understanding and addressing critical issues such as bullying, inclusion, and socialization.

🔬 He successful completion of a PhD in Psychology, along with the numerous advanced courses and workshops, showcases your continuous pursuit of excellence and expertise in your field.

🏆 The awards and recognitions, including the First Place in the Poster Award at the University of Stavanger, underscore the impact of your research and the high regard it holds in the academic community.

Professional Profiles:

Education 📚

Saul Santini completed his PhD in Chemical Sciences at the University of Florence, Italy, from November 2020 to October 2023. His research involved the development of analytical procedures for the determination of emerging organic compounds, including the analysis of contaminants in fish samples, rodenticides in owl samples, and phthalates in Talitrus saltator samples. He also worked on determining trace elements in cosmetics and assessing their toxic effects on humans. Saul collaborated with the TecnaTox research center at the University of Tarragona on the analysis of microplastics in human and pig intestine samples and monitored microplastic contamination levels in edible mollusks along the Mediterranean coasts. Additionally, he optimized analytical methods for analyzing pesticides in food matrices and participated in environmental monitoring campaigns. Three of his papers are currently under review in international journals.

Work Experience:

Saul Santini has held several positions in the field of education and chemical safety. Since November 2023, he has been working as a Secondary School Teacher at Istituto Superiore A. Checchi, where he teaches Chemical Science and Technology. He is also a Worker Safety Trainer at ITT Marco Polo, providing safety training for students undertaking the PCTO route and assigned a medium risk. Additionally, Saul works as a Chemical Risk Consultant at a chemical materials production company, where he updates the company’s Risk Assessment Document. He also serves as a Risk Assessment Document Auditor for a social cooperative, reviewing their documents across different territorial sectors.

Training:

Saul Santini completed his Master’s Degree in Chemical Sciences at the University of Florence, Italy, from September 2015 to July 2017. His dissertation, titled “Legacy and new persistent organic pollutants in Somniosus Microcephalus from NE Greenland,” earned him a final grade of 110/110 cum laude. Prior to his master’s, Saul obtained his Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from the University of Florence, from September 2011 to April 2015. His dissertation focused on the investigation of pH and phosphate species in PAAm hydrogels, and he achieved a final grade of 102/110. Saul also holds a Diploma in Industrial Chemistry from ITIS Tullio Buzzi, Prato, Italy, where he studied from September 2005 to July 2011, achieving a final grade of 75/100. Additionally, Saul participated in an Erasmus+ Traineeship at Universitat Rovira i Virgili in Tarragona, Spain, from September 2017 to March 2018. Under the supervision of Prof. M. Schumacher, he worked on two activities: developing a model for predicting the response of aqueous film-forming foams (AFFFs) in S. Francisco Bay, and conducting outdoor and indoor air monitoring in 12 schools in Tarragona.

Academic and Professional Achievements:

Doctoral Scholarship Department of Excellence

  • Dates: 2020 – 2023
  • Institute: University of Florence, Department of Excellence
  • Details: Scholarship Winner as 1st place in the competition for the XXXVI cycle of the Doctorate in Chemical Sciences

Representative of Doctoral Students

  • Dates: 06/2021 – 10/2023
  • Institute: Department of Chemistry ‘Ugo Schiff’, University of Florence, Italy

Research Fellows Representative

  • Dates: 02/2020 – 10/2020
  • Institute: Department of Chemistry ‘Ugo Schiff’, University of Florence, Italy

Certificate for Trainers for Safety at Work

  • Dates: 02/2021 – 12/2021
  • Institute: National Order of Chemists and Physicists

Registration Order of Chemists and Physicists

  • Dates: 2021 – present
  • Institute: Regional Order of Chemists and Physicists of Tuscany – Chemistry Sector