Giacomo Forti
Postdoctoral Researcher
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dynamic Ph.D. Chemist with extensive international research experience in organic chemistry, polymer science, and materials for organic electronics. Possesses a robust academic foundation complemented by specialized expertise in the design and environmentally sustainable synthesis of conjugated monomers and polymers tailored for solar cell applications. Demonstrates proficiency in a diverse array of characterization techniques and instrumental analysis, driving innovation in renewable energy and green chemistry. Ready to leverage skills in industrial R&D focused on advanced materials, with a willingness to relocate for the right opportunity.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Postdoctoral Researcher
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
06.2022 - Current
- Returned to the Marks Group after a successful Ph.D. to continue research in n-type conjugated materials for organic electronics. Focus on design, synthesis, and full characterization of novel semiconducting polymers for all-polymer solar cells. Active collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and industry-facing research initiatives.
- Established productive collaborations with interdisciplinary teams to address pressing scientific questions.
- Designed research projects and alternative approaches and discussed results with professor.
- Contributed to and actively participated in research conception, design and execution to address defined problems.
- Developed novel methodologies for data analysis, significantly improving research efficiency.
- Managed laboratory safety protocols, maintaining a secure working environment for all personnel involved in research activities.
- Collaborated with 2 multidisciplinary team members to accomplish research goals.
Visiting Scholar (Ph.D. Research)
Northwestern University
Evanston, IL
03.2021 - Current
- Worked under Prof. Tobin J. Marks on the development of high-performance materials for organic photovoltaics. Gained hands-on experience with advanced techniques such as DSC, TGA, CV, and GPC. Contributed to presentations and group meetings in an international research environment.
Education
Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry
University of Pavia
Pavia04.2022
M.D. - Chemistry
University of Florence
Florence, United States 05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Siena
Siena 05.2001 -
Skills
Techniques: NMR (1D/2D, VT), UV-Vis, IR, GPC, DSC, TGA, CV, Profilometry
Lab Expertise: Organic synthesis, polymerization, purification, small molecules, green chemistry
Software: ChemDraw, Origin, Microsoft Office Suite
Professional: Academic writing, presentations, teamwork, problem-solving, GLP compliance
Research Areas: Organic electronics, renewable energy, semiconducting polymers, catalysis
Innovation and creativity
Experimental design
Quantitative research
Research support
Interdisciplinary collaboration
Research
Research methodologies
Publications
- L. Ye, X. Liu, G. Forti, L. J. Broadbelt, Y. Kratish, T. J. Marks, “Selective chemodivergent depolymerization of poly(cyclohexene carbonate) with lanthanide organic catalysts”, Green Chem. (2025).
- R.M. Pankow, B. Kerwin, Y. Cho, S. Jeong, G. Forti, B. Musolino, C. Yang, et al., “Enhanced Optical Contrast and Switching in Near Infrared Electrochromic Devices...”, Adv. Funct. Mater. 34, 2309428 (2024).
- R.M. Pankow, A. Harbuzaru, D. Zheng, B. Kerwin, G. Forti, I.D. Duplessis, et al., “Oxidative reductive near infrared electrochromic switching...”, J. Am. Chem. Soc. 145, 13411–13419 (2023).
- F. Qin, G. Li, Y. Liu, Y. Cho, R.M. Pankow, D. Zhang, L. Feng, Y. Wang, S. Jeong, G. Forti, et al., “Conjugated versus nonconjugated polymerized small molecule acceptors...”, ACS Energy Lett. 8, 4733–4745 (2023).
- G. Forti, R.M. Pankow, F. Qin, Y. Cho, B. Kerwin, I. Duplessis, A. Nitti, S. Jeong, et al., “Anthradithiophene (ADT) Based Polymerized Non Fullerene Acceptors...”, Chem. Eur. J. 29, e202300653 (2023).
- G. Bianchi, C. Carbonera, L. Ciammaruchi, N. Camaioni, N. Negarville, G. Forti, et al., “An Anthradithiophene donor polymer...”, Solar RRL 6, 2200643 (2022).
- G. Forti, A. Nitti, G. Bianchi, R. Po, D. Pasini, “A Sustainable Synthetic Approach to the Indacen[1,2-b:5,6-b']dithiophene...”, Chemistry 4, 206–215 (2022).
- A. Nitti, G. Forti, G. Bianchi, C. Botta, F. Tinti, M. Gazzano, N. Camaioni, R. Po, et al., “Anthradithiophene based organic semiconductors...”, J. Mater. Chem. C 9, 9302–9308 (2021).
- G. Forti, A. Nitti, P. Osw, G. Bianchi, R. Po, D. Pasini, “Recent advances in non fullerene acceptors...”, Int. J. Mol. Sci. 21, 8085 (2020).
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Timeline
Postdoctoral Researcher
Northwestern University
06.2022 - Current
Visiting Scholar (Ph.D. Research)
Northwestern University
03.2021 - Current
M.D. - Chemistry
University of Florence
05.2001 -
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Siena
05.2001 -
Ph.D. - Organic Chemistry
University of Pavia