TARGETED CONSULTANCIES
A motivated and professional team capable of identifying tailor-made solutions.
Oreste Piccolo, consultant and manager of the Scientific Consulting Studio, is the reference point for a group of Researchers and Professionals with experience in the “Fine Chemicals” sector, able to meet the specific expectations of clients.
ORESTE PICCOLO
Born in Tripoli (Libya) on 20/12/1949
Italian nationality
1974: Degree in Chemistry, University of Pisa
1979: PhD in Organic Chemistry, “Scuola Normale Superiore”, Pisa
1974: Certification to practice as a Chemist. From 1984 to 2025 registered with the Interprovincial Order of Chemists of Lombardy and from 2025 with the Order of Chemists of Tuscany
1999: EurChem No. 703 703
2018: Piero Pino Medal (Industrial Chemistry Division)
2025: IMFF Master in Flavors and Fragrances
2025: Certification for qualification to register in the Court-Appointed Expert (CTU) List
- Member of the Italian Chemical Society (since 1974)
- Member of the Committee, Industrial Chemistry Division, Italian Chemical Society (2003–2009)
- Member of the Committee, Interdivisional “Green Chemistry” Group, Italian Chemical Society (2010–2012)
- Coordinator, Interdivisional “Green Chemistry – Sustainable Chemistry” Group, Italian Chemical Society (2013–2018)
- Representative of the Italian Chemical Society in EuChemS Green and Sustainable Chemistry Division (2016–2018)
- Member of the Committee, Interdivisional “Biotechnologies” Group, Italian Chemical Society (2020–2022)
- Editorial Board Member, La Chimica e l’Industria (2001–2024)
- Founder and Scientific Director of the “BioChemfor” Association (2008–2013)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
- Industrial Consultant for Fine Chemicals industries (R&D, technological innovation, strategic marketing, technical consulting for patent issues and patent application drafting) from March 1984 to present
- Technical Consultant for Patent Offices
- Speaker at numerous national and international conferences, and organizer of Green and Sustainable Chemistry workshops
- Participant (subcontracted by Ingenza Ltd) in the “The European Project Data Genome” Consortium within the VI EU Framework Programme (2002–2006) and the “KYROBIO” Consortium within the VII EU Framework Programme (2011–2015)
- Participant in the BioSF project “Biocatalyzed synthesis of fragrances” within the IV EuroTrans-Bio transnational programme (2010–2013)
- Contract Professor, Biotechnological Process Chemistry Course, University of Venice (2003–2009)
- Teacher of supplementary courses in Industrial Organic Chemistry and Stereotechnologies at:
- University of Pisa (2004)
- University of Venice (1997, 1998, 2002)
- University of Sassari (1984)
- Lecturer in Doctoral and Master Courses on industrial applications of Stereotechnologies, Biotechnologies, and Green Chemistry at:
- University of Pisa (2009)
- University of Pavia (2007, 2008, 2011–2013)
- University of Milan (2008)
- University of Venice (2012, 2013)
- University of Sassari (2011, 2013)
- University of Trieste (2017)
- Co-supervisor of numerous Master’s and PhD theses at Ca’ Foscari University of Venice and at University of Pisa
- Director of R&D, Blaschim SpA (Nov 1981 – Jan 1984)
- Researcher and Assistant in Macromolecular Chemistry and Catalysis, ETH Zurich (May 1978 – Nov 1979; Mar 1981 – Oct 1981)
- Researcher, Donegani Institute (Montedison) (Nov 1979 – Dec 1980)
EXPERTISE
Creativity in developing targeted solutions.
We have decades of experience in the fine chemicals and pharmaceutical sectors.
Over the years, SCSOP has also developed numerous productive contacts and collaborations with a network of academic research groups—particularly in Milan, Bologna, Venice, Pisa, and Sassari, with Italian and international production laboratories, and with expert professionals possessing specialized knowledge. These collaborations are built on mutual respect, confidentiality, and reliability, further expanding the areas of expertise and services offered to clients.
Where necessary, SCSOP utilized this network of colleagues, while personally ensuring the client of the quality of service, adherence to scheduled timelines, and compliance with confidentiality agreements.
Our expertise includes:
- Synthetic Organic Chemistry
- Homogeneous and Heterogeneous Catalysis: Chemo-, Regio-, and Enantioselective, using chemo- or biocatalysts in batch or in flow mode
- Synthesis of new catalysts
- Immobilization of commercial biocatalysts
- Stereotechnologies (Resolutions, Chiral Synthons, Use of Chiral Bio- and Chemocatalysts)
- In-depth Literature and Database Review, and Economic Assessments
- Controlled-release Formulations
To solve a problem, examine it from every perspective.
If a solution exists, it will appear simple and achievable.
