Organization

The governance of the project is entrusted to a Steering Committee (SC), which directs decisions regarding the objectives, actions, and monitoring of COMP-R. The SC is composed of the Scientific Coordinator (SCiC), the Department Director (DD), the Administrative and Management Officer (AMO), the Coordinator of the Department Research Service, and the Working Group Leaders (WGLs).The Steering Committee proposes to the Department Council (DC) the actions necessary for the implementation and monitoring of the Excellence Project, also ensuring that project activities are harmonized with the strategic plan of both the Department and the University.
The SC may include the participation of the Rector’s Delegate for the EU GREEN alliance (currently a member of the department) for internationalization activities.

The Technical Committee (TC) of COMP-R, composed of faculty members and technical-administrative staff, is responsible for proposing the development of COMP-R infrastructures, including the acquisition, installation, and management of scientific equipment.
The TC evaluates requests from different areas and, in accordance with the investment plans developed during the project proposal phase, submits proposals for purchases and regulations governing the management of scientific instrumentation to the SC and DC for approval.

The monitoring of COMP-R activities - including timelines, effectiveness, and alignment with the project proposal approved by the Italian Ministry of University and Research - is entrusted to an External Advisory Board (EAB), which operates to ensure the application of international standards. The EAB consists of at least three members selected from representatives of institutions that are part of the EU-GREEN European alliance, the territorial Carbon Neutrality alliance, and internationally renowned researchers.

The Scientific Coordinator, Working Group Leaders, Technical Committee, and External Advisory Board are appointed by the Department Council.

Governance Structure of the COMP-R Project

In the role of Scientific Coordinator, Professor Alessandro Casnati has been confirmed, having previously held this position for the Comp-HUB Project (2018–2022). Professor Casnati coordinates the Steering Committee, composed of the Department Director, Dr. Michele Ramigni (Administrative and Management Officer), Dr. Guglielmina Gnappi (Coordinator of the Department Research Service), and the twelve Working Group Leaders (two co-leaders for each of the six working groups).

The Technical Committee is composed of the Department Director, Dr. Ramigni, eleven faculty members and researchers, and seven members with technical and one with administrative roles within the Department of Chemistry, Life Sciences and Environmental Sustainability.
During its first meeting in April 2023, the committee appointed Professor Luciano Marchiò as its coordinator, responsible for convening meetings and submitting the TC’s proposals to the Department Council for approval.

In July 2023, the Department Council approved the composition of the EAB, as proposed by the COMP-R Steering Committee:

1. Prof. Catherine Passirani, Vice-President for International Affairs and Equality at the University of Angers, as a representative of the EU-GREEN alliance;
2. Prof. David Reinhoudt, Emeritus Professor at the University of Twente, as an internationally recognized researcher and research manager;
3. Dr. Eriberto De Munari, Technical Director of ARPAE Emilia-Romagna, as a representative of the Carbon Neutrality alliance;
4. Dr. Roberto Morabito, Director of the Department for the Sustainability of Production and Territorial Systems at ENEA, as an expert and manager of a nationally significant institution.