Matteo Aramini
About Matteo Aramini
Matteo Aramini is an Instrument Scientist at Diamond Light Source, specializing in predicting materials properties in heterogeneous catalysis and ion-batteries. He has a background in Material Science and Technologies and has held various research and engineering positions in academia and industry since 2008.
Work at Diamond Light Source
Matteo Aramini has been employed at Diamond Light Source as an Instrument Scientist since 2018. In this role, he operates, develops, and commissions the high-resolution X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy (XAS) and X-ray Emission Spectroscopy (XES) beamline I20. He provides user support to researchers utilizing this beamline for their experiments. Additionally, he plays a significant role in advancing computational science resources within the Spectroscopy group, contributing to the development of frameworks that enhance research capabilities.
Education and Expertise
Matteo Aramini earned a Master of Science degree in Material Science and Technologies from Università degli Studi di Parma, where he studied from 2003 to 2008. He further pursued his academic career at the University of Parma, completing a Ph.D. from 2011 to 2014. His expertise lies in predicting material properties, particularly in the areas of heterogeneous catalysis and ion-batteries. He employs advanced computational methods, including Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Molecular Dynamics (MD), to interpret X-ray spectroscopies.
Background
Before joining Diamond Light Source, Matteo Aramini worked in various roles that contributed to his expertise in materials science. He served as a Coating Engineer at Turbocoating SpA from 2008 to 2010. He then transitioned to academia, working as a Research Associate at the University of Helsinki from 2014 to 2016. His academic journey began at the University of Parma, where he completed his Ph.D. prior to his research associate position.
Achievements in Computational Science
Matteo Aramini has made significant contributions to the field of computational science, particularly within the Spectroscopy group at Diamond Light Source. He develops materials science projects utilizing advanced computational techniques such as multi-body perturbation theory. His work focuses on enhancing the understanding of materials properties through the interpretation of X-ray spectroscopies, which is crucial for advancements in heterogeneous catalysis and ion-battery technologies.