I graduated in Engineering Physics at Politecnico di Milano in 2006 and obtained a PhD in Physics (XXII cycle) in 2009 from the same university. Since January 2022, I hold there a tenure as Associate Professor.

During my PhD studies, I characterized point defects in metal alloys and semiconductor materials by means of Positron Annihilation Spectroscopy. I also studied porous materials to produce positronium atoms.

At present, I work in the growth and characterization of ultra-thin metallic or oxide films, of interest for magnetic applications, and in the growth of ordered molecular films. I am specialized in surface science techniques such as photoemission spectroscopy (also with spin resolution) and X ray adsorption.