Description

Tell us a little about yourself — your research interests, the group you work in, and how long you have been in your current position.
My research field is quantum transport and optoelectronics in two-dimensional materials. My academic journey began in Rome, where I completed my studies. I then moved to ICFO (Barcelona) to start my PhD and subsequently came to Munich two years ago. Currently, I work as a post-doctoral researcher in the Chair of Experimental Solid State Physics, led by Dmitri Efetov.

What motivates you to apply as a postdoc representative?
During these past two years, I have greatly benefited from the MCQST community through workshops, training, and opportunities. I would like to give back by contributing to the organization and planning of workshops, events, and social networking activities to help integrate the community and enhance collaboration within the research groups.

Tell us about your current research work and what excites you most about it.
In my research, I focus on moiré materials, which are created by rotating two-dimensional layers at a specific twist angle. What excites me the most is how this relative rotation between crystalline structures can give rise to a plethora of quantum phases, such as superconductivity, strange metals, and correlated insulators. I investigate these strongly correlated phases using transport and thermal transport experiments. One of the most exciting applications of these novel materials is their potential use as quantum sensors to detect single photons.