Dr. Leonardo Scarabelli was one of the winners of the 2017 IUPAC-Solvay International Award for Young Chemists, recognized for his Ph.D. thesis titled “Synthesis and Self-Assembly of Anisotropic Plasmonic Nanoparticles.” His research focused on developing nanoparticles with unique shapes and optical properties, which can be assembled into complex structures. This work has significant implications for the fields of nanotechnology and materials science, contributing to advancements in sensing and imaging technologies.