Marco Curreli

Tech & Social Entrepreneur, Research Scientist, e-Learning

Marco Curreli is the Executive Director and Founder of Omni Nano, a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education through the lens of nanotechnology. He established Omni Nano in 2012 with the mission of inspiring youth to pursue careers in science and engineering by providing innovative educational resources and curricula focused on nanotechnology.1 3

Educational Background

Dr. Curreli holds a B.S. in Chemistry from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of Southern California (USC), where he specialized in nanotechnology. His academic experience includes serving as a Chemistry Teaching Assistant during his studies and developing online chemistry courses for the Saylor Foundation's Free Education Initiative.1 2 5

Professional Experience

In addition to his role at Omni Nano, Dr. Curreli has experience in industry as the Lead Scientist of Sensor Technologies at Intelligent Optical Systems, working on projects funded by the Department of Homeland Security. He also teaches an "Introduction to Nanotechnology" curriculum at both UCLA and West Los Angeles College, where he actively engages with students to broaden their understanding of STEM fields.1 3 5

Contributions and Recognition

Under Dr. Curreli's leadership, Omni Nano has developed extensive educational materials, including an online textbook with multiple chapters on nanotechnology. The organization collaborates with institutions like the California NanoSystems Institute at UCLA to train high school science teachers in delivering nanotechnology courses.1 3 Dr. Curreli has been recognized for his contributions to nonprofit leadership and education, receiving nominations for various awards including the Nonprofit Leadership Excellence Award from the Los Angeles Business Journal.1 4

Dr. Curreli's work exemplifies a commitment to advancing STEM education and fostering a new generation of scientists and engineers through innovative approaches to learning in the field of nanotechnology.