Dr. Edoardo Mosconi is a distinguished computational chemist renowned for his pioneering work in the theoretical modeling of advanced materials for energy applications. He currently serves as a Primo Ricercatore (Senior Researcher) at the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Technologies of the Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR) in Perugia, Italy. After earning his PhD in Chemistry from the University of Perugia in 2011 under the supervision of Professor Antonio Sgamellotti, he established himself as a leading expert in computational materials science. His early career included significant contributions to European research initiatives including FP7-ENERGY-2010 Project ESCORT and the FP7 MESO Project, which laid the foundation for his current influential research program focused on renewable energy materials.
Dr. Mosconi's groundbreaking research focuses on the first-principles modeling of hybrid perovskite materials for photovoltaic applications, with his work providing crucial insights into charge transfer mechanisms that govern solar cell efficiency. His seminal publications, including influential studies on mixed halide organometal perovskites conducted with collaborators such as F. De Angelis, M.K. Nazeeruddin, and M. Grätzel, have significantly advanced the fundamental understanding of these promising solar energy materials. His computational approaches have elucidated critical phenomena such as infrared dielectric screening effects on exciton binding energies, providing essential design principles for next-generation photovoltaic technologies. The impact of his work extends beyond academic circles, directly informing experimental efforts to optimize solar cell architectures and materials compositions across multiple international research groups.
Beyond his individual research contributions, Dr. Mosconi has played a vital role in fostering international scientific collaboration through his participation in major European research initiatives that bridge computational and experimental approaches to materials science. His computational methodologies have become standard analytical tools in the field, enabling researchers worldwide to predict and optimize the electronic properties of complex materials before synthesis. As a respected member of the scientific community, he regularly contributes to advancing the field through collaborative publications and participation in interdisciplinary research networks focused on sustainable energy solutions. Dr. Mosconi continues to push the boundaries of computational materials science with ongoing research that promises to unlock new avenues for high-efficiency, low-cost solar energy conversion technologies.
