
Materials Factory Research Group
Our mission is to explore the unique surface phenomena in advanced materials, with a focus on understanding and harnessing surface electronic excitations and chemical reactivity for cutting-edge applications in energy conversion, catalysis, and sensing. By combining fundamental research with technological innovation, we aim to develop sustainable solutions for global energy and environmental challenges.
We value collaboration, both within our team and with external partners, fostering an environment where diverse perspectives drive scientific discovery.
Our Team
Our research group is made up of passionate and interdisciplinary scientists working together to push the boundaries of surface science. Get to know the people behind our groundbreaking work:

Leader
Disciplines
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Condensed Matter Physics
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Catalysis
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Surface Chemistry
Skills and expertise
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Surface Science
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Electron Energy-Loss Spectroscopy
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Topological Insulators
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Transition-metal dichalcogenides
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Membrane Distillation
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Thermoplasmonics
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HREELS

Postdoc
Disciplines
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Biophysics
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Condensed Matter Physics
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Materials Science
Skills and expertise
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Atomic Force Microscopy
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Resonance Raman Spectroscopy
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Nanomaterials
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Surface Science
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XPS
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2D Materials

Ph.D. Student
PhD student in Condensed matter physics
Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions: EXBRINER
Disciplines
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Nuclear Physics
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Optics
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Solid State Physics
Skills and expertise
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Nanomaterials
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Material Characteristics
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Liquid-Phase Exfoliation
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XPS
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Membrane distillation

Ph.D. Student
PhD Physics
National Ph.D. Program - Politecnico de Torino
Disciplines
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Materials Physics
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Condensed Matter Physics
Skills and expertise
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Nanomaterials
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Material Characteristics
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XRD Analysis
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X-ray Diffraction
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SEM Analysis

Ph.D. Student
Stefano Zenone
PhD Physics
National Ph.D. Program - Politecnico de Torino

