My research interests lie primarily in the field of quantum materials with particular focus on high critical temperature superconductors and transition metal oxides with possible future technological applications. I study these materials with several experimental techniques, using both visible laser light and x-ray synchrotron radiation at different international facilities. I co-authored 80+ publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals and gave invited talks at several international conferences.

I am expert in solid state physics, materials characterization, spectroscopy, x-ray scattering, data analysis, scientific writing, supervision, and project management. My transversal skills include creative problem solving, analytical and critical thinking, ability to learn fast, assimilate and synthesize big amounts of information, designing strategies and roadmaps for technical projects, multi-cultural team leadership.

I am passionate about science, also outside my area of research, as well as about innovation and new technologies, especially those tackling environmental issues and climate change.