FEDERICO ZAVA

I am currently enrolled in the Master's Degree program in Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies for Circular Economy at the University of Padua, having obtained my Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology at the University of Udine. My academic path is characterized by a strong interest in regulatory frameworks, policy development, and governance within the circular economy and sustainable innovation sectors.

Master's Degree in Sustainable Chemistry and Technologies for Circular Economy - Selected Courses & Grades

First Year (Completed):

• Circular and Sustainable Waste Management - 27/30
• Renewable Energy Technologies - 26/30
• Green Chemistry and Innovative Chemical Processes - 30/30
• European Union Environmental and Energy Law - 29/30
• Operations and Supply Chain Management - 27/30
• Thermodynamics and Catalysis for Circular Economy - 27/30
• Water Resources Management in the Circular Economy - 30/30
• Economics for the Circular Economy - 30/30

Second Year (in Progress):

• New Plastics Economy: Polymers, Biopolymers and Their Recycling
• Recycling and Transformation of Inorganic Materials
• Sustainable Mineral Geo-Resources and Critical Raw Materials
• Biorefineries and Sustainable Energy Production and Storage for Circular Economy
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Materials Design and Selection for Circular Economy
• Energy Economics

Sports Activity - Football, Registered Player (youth and amateur sector) 2008 – 2020, Registered and active in competitive football for 12 years, regularly participating in FIGC championships at both youth and amateur levels. This experience helped develop discipline, teamwork, pressure management, and a constant determination to achieve goals.

Musical Education - Study of Classical Piano, 2012 – 2015 - Music Program at 'A. Brustolon' Secondary School – Conegliano (TV), 2015 – 2017 – Private Classical Piano Lessons - A five-year training path in classical piano, starting within the school curriculum and continued with private lessons. This experience helped develop musical skills, personal discipline, and artistic sensitivity. 

International Experiences - English Language Courses, London -International College (2 weeks), Bristol - International College (2 weeks), Edinburgh - International College (2 weeks), Activities carried out entirely in English, with a focus on expanding language skills and improving both oral and written comprehension and production.