Prof. Dr. Luigi Campanella is a distinguished chemist and academic leader with over 60 years of experience in teaching, research and institutional governance. He is currently serving as Full Professor of Analytical Chemistry and Environmental and Cultural Heritage Chemistry at Sapienza University of Rome, and holds additional professorships in Agricultural Chemistry, Soil Chemistry, Restoration Chemistry and Food Chemistry. He also serves as Scientist Manager of Fondazione AQUA, Head of the Roman School Museums Network, and Chair of the Ethics of Chemistry Section of the European Association of Professors Emeriti and of the Italian Chemical Society.

Previously, he held significant administrative positions including Dean of the Faculty of Mathematical, Physical and Natural Science at Sapienza University (1988–1994), Head of the Chemistry Department (1983–1986) and Director of the Ph.D. course in Chemical Science. He was President of the Council of the Industrial Chemistry Course (1981–1983) and served as Scientific Adviser to the Rome Mayor (1993–1997).

Research & Publications

Prof. Campanella has established a prolific and multidisciplinary research profile spanning Analytical Chemistry, Electrochemistry, Environmental Chemistry and Analytical Biotechnology. His scientific output includes approximately 500 publications and extensive contributions to fundamental and applied research. His work has focused particularly on the characterization and application of biosensors based on immobilised enzymes and vegetal tissues for the determination of compounds of clinical, pharmacological and environmental interest. He has made significant contributions to enzymatic dating of cellulosic syndonic textiles, whole cell sensors, and biosensors for food safety and health status markers. He has also conducted important research on chemical and biological remediation procedures for polluted civil and industrial wastes, including contamination by surfactants, hydrocarbons, pesticides and heavy metals.

Books & Scholarly Contributions

Prof. Campanella is the author of five books in the fields of Analytical Chemistry, Applied and Industrial Chemistry, Philosophy of Chemistry and Chemistry of Cultural Heritage, contributing significantly to scholarly discourse in his discipline.

Research Projects & International Engagement

He has participated in approximately 500 national and international congresses, demonstrating sustained engagement with the global scientific community. His international research activities have been extensive, serving as a Visiting Scientist in Russia (Moscow University and Museum), Poland (Warsaw University), Canada (Moncton University), China (Peking Environmental Sciences Institute), USA (Oak Ridge Labs), Tunisia (Tunis City of Science) and Cuba (L'Avana University). He was Representative of Italy in IUPAC (International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry) from 1988 to 1994 and has been responsible for international research agreements with L'Avana University Faculty of Sciences and Lomonosov Moscow University Center of Eco Health. He is a member of EUCHEM, the American Chemical Society and AOAC.

Teaching & Academic Contributions

Prof. Campanella obtained his Degree in Chemistry and qualification as a chemist in 1961 and earned University teaching qualification for Electrochemistry. He was Stabilized in charge as Professor of Practice Industrial Chemistry II and Practice of Applied Chemical Analysis (1967–1980) before advancing to Full Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Sapienza University since 1980. He has taught and supervised students across multiple chemistry disciplines throughout his career.

Faculty Development & Professional Engagement

Prof. Campanella has held leadership positions in major professional organizations. He served as President of the Division of Analytical Chemistry of the Italian Chemistry Society (1989–1990) and President of the Environmental and Cultural Heritage Chemistry Division (2004–2006). He was President of the Italian Chemical Society (1990–1992) and President of MUSIS (Museum of Science and Scientific Technology) in 1991 and Head of Museums System of Sapienza University and Professor too of Museology. He has been a member of various study commissions in CNR (National Research Council), MURST (Ministry of the University and of Scientific and Technological Research) and ENEA (New Technology, Energy and Environmental Agency), including service on the Infrastructure, Innovative Materials and Chemistry Committee of MURST and the Metals Group of the Water Research Institute of CNR.

Awards, Honours & Professional Memberships

Prof. Campanella's distinguished career has been recognized through numerous prestigious awards. He is the winner of the International Capire Prize for a creative future (1994), the European E.I.P. (School as instrument of peace) Prize (1996) and the Prize Science for Peace (Convention 2005). He received the Gold Medal (2003) of the Environmental Chemistry Division of the Italian Chemical Society, the Liberti Medal (2007) of the Italian Chemical Society, the Croce Prize (2008) for Alternative methods to experiments on animals, and the Anassilaos Prize (2009) for Scientific Research.

Eligibility for Excellent Researcher Award

Prof. Luigi Campanella's remarkable career demonstrates exceptional scholarly achievement and leadership. His 60+ years of sustained research productivity, approximately 500 publications, five authored books, pioneering work in biosensor development and environmental remediation, extensive international scientific engagement, and multiple prestigious international and national awards collectively attest to his status as a leading figure in chemistry and environmental science.

Prof. Luigi Campanella is eligible for consideration for the Excellent Researcher Award in Scientific Laurels, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to analytical chemistry, environmental science, biotechnology and the advancement of scientific knowledge on a global scale.