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I am a Physicist with a background in theoretical Plasma Physics, observational/theoretical Astrophysics (star formation; supernovae), and Condensed Matter Physics (catalysis, hydrogen storage, graphene, terrestrial planetary cores). My current research interests focus on materials modelling using first-principles calculations performed with the formulation of Quantum Mechanics known as Density Functional Theory (DFT), using high performance computing. One of my research interests focuses on material design applied to graphene and hydrogen storage by combining DFT calculations and experimental techniques in collaboration with experimental groups. Among the various results published on these topics I note the discovery of the formation and growth of graphene via carbon nano-domes on an iridium substrate. I am also interested in the investigation of the properties of (terrestrial) planetary cores, with particular focus on the Earth’s core. I have calculated, using first principles computational methods, transport properties such as its thermal and electrical conductivities, ionic diffusion, viscosity. I have also been interested in chemical interactions of different alloy mixtures with mantle minerals at the extreme pressure and temperature conditions experienced by our planet during its geological history. An important finding of this research was the reopening of the debate on the thermal budget within the Earth and the generation of the magnetic field by producing the first direct calculations of the thermal and electrical conductivities of the core, which turned out to be much higher than previous estimates. These showed that, throughout the Earth’s history, it is very difficult to generate and sustain the magnetic field using thermal convection in the core, and additional possible mechanisms for the working of the geodynamo are currently being investigated.
