Research interests

My research activity focuses on formation and oxidation of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAH) and carbonaceous particles (soot) in laminar flames. Particular attention in being given to study the main chemical and physical pathways of large aromatic species and their transition from gas-phase to solid-state in combustion processes, in order to identify the best operative conditions for in-flame synthesis of carbon nanomaterials with specific electronic and optical properties, attractive for industrial applications.

Education profile

November 2019 – Present. Ph.D. in Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano. Advisor: Prof. Tiziano Faravelli

2017 – 2019. Master of Science in Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano (October 2019). Thesis title: “Detailed Kinetic Modeling of Soot Formation and Oxidation”. Advisor: Prof. Tiziano Faravelli

2014 – 2017. Bachelor Degree in Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano (September 2017). Thesis Title: “In situ FTIR study of CO2 methanation”. Advisor: Prof. Luca Lietti.