Deanna D’Alessandro
University of Sydney
Biography
Deanna D’Alessandro is a chemist and Professor within the Schools of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering and Chemistry at the University of Sydney. Recently she was appointed Director of the Faculty of Engineering’s Net Zero Initiative which aims to accelerate Australia’s path to Net Zero through partnerships with industry, government and communities backed by world-class education, research and research translation. Deanna has over 17 years professional experience in materials science, working primarily in Australia and the United States. Over the past decade, she has built her research team at the University of Sydney which is recognised for its expertise in both fundamental and applied aspects of Metal-Organic Framework materials. She is passionate about interdisciplinary efforts to address climate change through Net Zero and Negative Emissions technologies.
RSC affiliations
Editorial board, ChemComm