Luigi Lopardo, PhD
About Luigi Lopardo, PhD
Luigi Lopardo, PhD, is a Senior Scientist specializing in Metabolism Identification (MetID) at Celerion in Zurich, Switzerland. He has a background in Analytical Chemistry and Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, with previous roles at the University of Bath and Pharmaron.
Current Role at Celerion
Luigi Lopardo serves as a Senior Scientist specializing in MetID at Celerion since 2022. His responsibilities include reviewing and optimizing the MetID workflow, ensuring compliance with GLP/GCP and national/international guidelines in MetID studies. His expertise in mass spectrometry plays a crucial role in his current position, where he applies his knowledge to enhance the quality and efficiency of metabolic identification processes.
Previous Experience in the Industry
Before joining Celerion, Luigi Lopardo worked as a Technical Specialist in Metabolism at Pharmaron from 2019 to 2021. In this role, he contributed to various projects focused on metabolic studies. Additionally, he held a position as a Scientist in LC-MS and MetID at Celerion from 2021 to 2022, where he further developed his skills in mass spectrometry and metabolic identification.
Academic Background and Research
Luigi Lopardo earned his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Analytical Chemistry from the University of Bath, completing his studies from 2014 to 2017. His academic journey also includes a Master's degree in Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry from Sapienza Università di Roma, which he obtained between 2008 and 2014. Following his PhD, he worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Bath for 10 months in 2017-2018, engaging in advanced research in his field.
Expertise in Mass Spectrometry
Luigi Lopardo has a strong passion for mass spectrometry and its applications, which is a key focus in his current role at Celerion. His expertise in this area is vital for the successful execution of metabolic identification studies, where precision and adherence to guidelines are essential. His background in analytical chemistry supports his proficiency in utilizing mass spectrometry techniques effectively.