Diego Gianolio
About Diego Gianolio
Diego Gianolio is a Senior Beamline Scientist at Diamond Light Source, specializing in catalysis research using advanced spectroscopic techniques. He has a strong academic background from the University of Turin and extensive experience in both academic and research settings.
Current Role at Diamond Light Source
Diego Gianolio serves as a Senior Beamline Scientist at Diamond Light Source, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he conducts advanced research in the field of spectroscopy, focusing on in-situ electrochemistry through operando XAS experiments and voltammetry. His work emphasizes the study of electrodes for fuel cells and batteries, contributing to advancements in energy storage technologies.
Previous Experience at Diamond Light Source
Diego Gianolio has extensive experience at Diamond Light Source, having worked there in various capacities. He served as a Beamline Scientist from 2012 to 2013 and again from 2013 to 2020. Additionally, he worked as an Industrial Liaison Scientist for a period of six months in 2013. His roles involved utilizing advanced spectroscopic techniques to explore chemical reactions and material properties.
Education and Expertise
Diego Gianolio holds multiple degrees from Università degli Studi di Torino / University of Turin. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics from 2003 to 2006, followed by a Master's degree in Physics of Advanced Technologies from 2006 to 2008. He completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Materials Sciences from 2009 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his specialization in catalysis and spectroscopic techniques.
Research Focus and Techniques
Diego Gianolio specializes in the study of active sites and chemical reactions in catalysis. His research utilizes advanced spectroscopic techniques, including XAS, UV-Vis, and Raman spectroscopies. He investigates the stability and gas interactions of micro/nanoporous materials, particularly in metal organic frameworks and zeolites, and explores the electronic structure of transition metal complexes using Resonant XAS/XES and time-resolved XAS.
Early Career at University of Turin
Before his tenure at Diamond Light Source, Diego Gianolio worked at the University of Turin in various roles. He served as an Assistant from 2010 to 2011 and as a Laboratory Assistant from 2005 to 2006. His work at the university contributed to his development in the field of physics and materials science, laying the groundwork for his future research endeavors.