Dr. Maria Di Vincenzo was recognized by Desalination (Elsevier), with a Rising Star in Desalination Award. The award recognizes exceptional individuals making remarkable contributions to the field of desalination. Maria is a Research Scientist in Nanostructured Polymeric Membrane Laboratory and works on the frontier of desalination technology, innovating in the field of materials and engineering. Her research explores biomimetic membranes and supramolecular nanosystems to enhance reverse osmosis and nanofiltration technologies for desalination and water resource recovery. By connecting fundamental research with technology upscaling and practical applications, her work contributes to the development of sustainable solutions for global water challenges and water security.

Read more about the award at Desalination Website and LinkedIn.