About

Scientific rigor, computational insight and collaborative research.

FORTE Computational Chemistry Lab operates within the Department of Drug and Health Sciences at the University of Catania. Coordinated by Prof. Giuseppe Forte, the laboratory develops and applies computational methods to investigate molecular mechanisms, materials and complex chemical systems, maintaining a strong connection between theoretical predictions and experimental evidence.

Computational chemistry research at FORTE Laboratory

Our scientific identity

Our work combines fundamental chemical understanding, advanced computational methodologies and close interaction with experimental research.

Molecular-Level Understanding

We investigate how electronic structure, molecular interactions and conformational dynamics determine observable chemical and physical behavior.

Integrated Computational Methods

Quantum chemistry, molecular dynamics, multiscale modeling and data-analysis tools are combined according to the scientific question.

Research-Oriented Collaboration

Computational results are developed in dialogue with experimental evidence to support interpretation, validation and new research directions.

Mission and institutional context

Our mission

Our mission is to use computational chemistry to understand molecular mechanisms, predict measurable properties and guide the rational design of molecules, materials and complex chemical systems.

We approach each scientific question by selecting the most appropriate combination of theoretical methods, simulation techniques and data-analysis tools, maintaining a strong connection between computational predictions and experimental evidence.

Institutional setting

FORTE Computational Chemistry Lab operates within the Department of Drug and Health Sciences at the University of Catania and contributes to research, scientific collaboration and knowledge transfer.

University of Catania

Department of Drug and Health Sciences

Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Giuseppe Forte

Scientific Coordinator

Prof. Giuseppe Forte

Associate Professor of General and Inorganic Chemistry

Department of Drug and Health Sciences · University of Catania

Giuseppe Forte’s research focuses on the application and integration of quantum-chemical calculations, molecular dynamics and multiscale modeling to investigate molecular systems, functional materials, biomolecular interactions and responsive nanostructures. He coordinates the laboratory’s scientific activities and collaborative computational projects.

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Principles that guide our work

Our computational research is organized around scientific rigor, methodological clarity, reproducibility and constructive collaboration.

Scientific Rigor

Methods and computational protocols are selected according to the scientific question, the molecular system and the required level of accuracy.

Reproducible Workflows

Calculations, simulations and analysis procedures are structured and documented to support verification, comparison and progressive refinement.

Predictive Relevance

Computational results are translated into measurable properties, mechanistic interpretations and experimentally testable hypotheses.

Collaborative Responsibility

Projects are developed through clear scientific dialogue and responsible handling of research information, data and results.

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