DrSofia Piticari

I am an organic chemist by training, having completed my PhD at Imperial on stereoselective Pd‑catalysed C–H functionalisation of various pharmacophores for fragment‑based drug discovery.

I then transitioned into high‑throughput experimentation, developing platforms that accelerate ligand identification and support autonomous discovery workflows, building on my background in synthetic chemistry, chemical biology, and data‑centric/ML methods.

I am currently expanding my research into sustainable reaction optimisation through the project “Adopting Green Solvents through Predicting Reaction Outcomes with AI/Machine Learning.” This work aims to combine high‑throughput experimentation with predictive modelling to guide solvent selection, reduce environmental impact, and support greener, more efficient chemical processes.