Marco Agozzino
PhD thesis title: Study of novel carbon nanomaterials based on linear sp-carbon atomic wires
Academic Tutor: Valeria Russo
Academic Supervisor: Carlo Spartaco Casari
PhD cycle: 40° (see all student profiles of the same cycle > LINK)
BSc: Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology, Politecnico di Milano
MSc: Materials Engineering and Nanotechnology, Politecnico di Milano
01/10/2026–31/03/2027, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (Cambridge, USA): Visiting Student Researcher, Research Laboratory of Electronics. Research on sp-carbon nanomaterials for organic light-emitting diodes under the supervision of Prof. Marc Baldo. (Scheduled exchange period.)
Fulbright Visiting Student Researcher Scholarship, Roberto Rocca Doctoral Fellowship, Ermenegildo Zegna Founder's Scholarship.
Thesis abstract
Carbon Atomic Wires (CAWs) are finite linear chains of carbon atoms and can be regarded as molecular analogues of the elusive sp-carbon allotrope carbyne. Their optoelectronic properties can be tuned through chain length and end-group termination, making them attractive for optoelectronic and energy-storage applications. My PhD research focuses on understanding the role of charge-transfer effects in governing these properties, primarily through Raman spectroscopy. As part of this work, I have been awarded three beamtime allocations at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste to perform UV-resonant Raman spectroscopy experiments.
Personal interest in my research theme
I have chosen to embark on this exciting journey because the study of CAWs requires a multidisciplinary approach spanning several areas that I found particularly engaging during my Master’s degree, from solid-state physics to organic synthesis and electrochemistry. During my PhD, I have become increasingly fascinated by these materials as elegant platforms that enable the design of systems tailored to specific application needs.
