Associate Professor Demichelis leads a team at Curtin University doing research in minerals chemistry. Her work proved a new nucleation theory and opened new perspectives in the description of complex mineral structures. She co-authored software packages and tools used worldwide in academia and industry.
Raffaella spreads her enthusiasm for science through engaging with outreach and community building activities. She advocates for an inclusive and sustainable research environment, contributing to local and national initiatives (co-founding networks in WA; chairing the EMCR Forum, Australian Academy of Science; co-authoring the ACOLA report on modernising research assessment).
Recognitions for her work include the Caglioti prize (Italian Academy of Science), the Houtermans award (European Association of Geochemistry), the Dorothy Hill Medal (Australian Academy of Science).
