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Marcello Locatelli

Assistant Professor in Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, Department of Pharmacy, University “G. d’Annunzio” Chieti-Pescara, Chieti, Italy.    

Research 
I work on the development and validation of innovative (micro)extraction (FPSE, MEPS, MIPs) procedures and instrumental analysis both in biological matrices (for clinical and pharmaceutical applications) and in natural matrices and foods/food supplements.

Objective 
I would like to be able to make a contribution in my field and to transmit this desire to future generations.

Prediction
In the next five years, the most game-changing technology or advance will be represented by increased performance, and online or automatic techniques. 

Advice
Have fun and “play” with skills and knowledge. Be open to all areas of science, to develop a complete vision of both the problem and the solution. 

Nominator comment:“Marcello is an excellent researcher, with many publications, a vast knowledge in his area of expertise, coupled with great networking skills and insightful ideas for future research projects.”

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Part of the Power List 2018

The Fab Forty

The Top 40 Under 40 Power List returns to celebrate the gifted young scientists making waves in analytical science. Here we present the rising stars of the field (in alphabetical order), as nominated by our readers and shortlisted by our independent judging panel.

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