About me
Laboratory Manager with over 10 years of experience in the chemical industry, bridging applied research and laboratory operations.
My expertise includes heterogeneous catalysis, analytical method development, and project coordination within R&D environments. I combine hands-on technical knowledge with people coordination, scientific advising, and operational responsibility to support research and technology development.
I currently manage laboratory activities in the Applied Catalysis and Spectroscopy group at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI), with responsibility for day-to-day laboratory operations and the coordination of MSc and PhD students.
My role focuses on translating experimental work into reliable data and actionable insights, contributing to technology development through structured laboratory management and project execution.
Alongside my main role, I am actively involved in professional training and assessment within the Swiss chemical sector.
Work Experience
- Jan. 2022 - Dec. 2022 - Laboratory Manager, R&D Division, CASALE SA, Switzerland
- Feb. 2020 - Jan. 2022 - Laboratory Coordinator, R&D Division, CASALE SA, Switzerland
- Sep. 2014 - Feb.2020 - Laboratory Technician, R&D Division, CASALE SA, Switzerland
Other Functions
- Sep. 2020 - present - Head of Chemistry technician Examiners, Canton of Ticino
- Mar. 2024 - Dec. 2025 - SKBQ Member, Das Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation
- Apr. 2025 - Jun. 2025 - Content Editor, SDBB – Schweizerisches Dienstleistungszentrum
- Sep. 2018 - Aug. 2020 - Chemistry technician Examiner, Canton of Ticino
- Sep. 2017 - Dec. 2022 - Teacher of inter-company courses, Farma Industria Ticino
Education
- 2022 - Professional Bachelor (EQF-Level 6) in Chemical Engineering, Höhere Fachschule Lugano
- 2014 - Chemistry Laboratory Technician, Centro Professionale Tecnico, Lugano-Switzerland
Awards
- 2021 Sandmeyer Award in Chemistry – Swiss Chemical Society
Publication before PSI
- J.D’Alessandri, E.Filippi, S.Panza, M.Estenfelder, S.Reitmeier, A.Reitzmann, P. Biasi, R.Eckert, "The Evolution of the Ammonia Synthesis Catalyst AmoMax®-Casale", Chimia 2022, 76, 635
Publication at PSI
- D.Cano Blanco, M.Elsener, J.D'Alessandri, D.Peitz, D.Ferri, O.Kröcher, "Critical Aspects in the Catalytic Emission Control of Exhaust Gases Containing NH3, NOx and N2O", The Journal of Ammonia Energy 2024