Professor Andrea C. Ferrari stands as a preeminent leader in the field of nanomaterials research and development. He currently holds the position of Professor of Nanotechnology at the University of Cambridge where he serves as Director of the Cambridge Graphene Centre and the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Graphene Technology. A distinguished academic with a PhD in Electrical Engineering from Cambridge University and a Laurea in Nuclear Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, Italy, he has established himself as a pivotal figure in advanced materials science. His leadership extends to the European Graphene Flagship initiative where he serves as both the Science and Technology Officer and Chair of the Management Panel, directing one of the largest research initiatives ever funded by the European Commission.
Professor Ferrari's groundbreaking research has fundamentally transformed the understanding and application of carbon-based nanomaterials, particularly graphene and related two-dimensional materials. His pioneering work in the characterization of carbon materials has established global standards for Raman spectroscopy interpretation, providing the scientific community with essential analytical frameworks. With research spanning physics, engineering, and materials science, he has developed numerous breakthrough applications including large-scale spectroscopic identification methods and integration of graphene in printed electronics, flexible devices, photodetectors, and plasmonic structures. His scholarly impact is evidenced by over 140,000 citations and an h-index of 126, reflecting the profound influence of his work across multiple disciplines. Ferrari has secured four prestigious European Research Council grants, underscoring the significance and innovation of his scientific contributions.
As a distinguished Fellow of numerous prestigious scientific societies including the Royal Society of Engineering, American Physical Society, and Materials Research Society, Professor Ferrari has significantly shaped the global research landscape in nanotechnology. His leadership in the European Graphene Flagship has catalyzed unprecedented international collaboration, accelerating the translation of fundamental discoveries into practical applications across various industries. Through extensive collaborations with industry partners, he has successfully bridged the gap between academic research and commercial innovation, driving technological advancements in electronics and photonics. Professor Ferrari continues to guide the next generation of scientists as a Professorial Fellow at Pembroke College, maintaining his position at the forefront of materials science with ongoing research that promises to further revolutionize nanotechnology applications in the coming decades.
