Raffaella Striani received PhD degree in Material Engineering and Structures on July 2015 by discussing the thesis entitled: "Development and optimization of photopolymerizable hydrophobic organic-inorganic hybrids as protective coatings for porous stones". She has experience in national and European research projects, and skills regarding the development and characterization of hybrid coatings and innovative materials produced from waste products with application in several fields, such as Cultural Heritage, building and constructions, metallurgy, thermoplastic films and smart textiles.