Andrea Di Cicco

Andrea Di Cicco is a Full Professor of Physics at the University of Camerino, Italy, leading the Physics Division within the School of Science and Technology. His research focuses on condensed matter physics, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, and materials under extreme conditions. He has held roles including Head of the Physics Division and delegate for international research networks. Di Cicco earned his PhD in Physics from the University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (1991) and has held positions as Researcher (1990), Associate Professor (2000), and Full Professor (2018).

His scientific contributions include over 200 publications (h-index 46/49), with notable work on X-ray absorption fine structure (XAFS) and the development of the GnXAS data-analysis method. He has been awarded the Stern Prize by the International X-ray Absorption Society (2015) and is listed among 'Top Italian Scientists'.

Research interests span synchrotron radiation, free-electron lasers (FELs), and energy materials. He coordinates projects like TIMEX (exploiting FERMI@Elettra) and led the SIRBATT EU project for Li-ion battery materials. His work involves collaborations at international facilities like ESRF, SSRL, and Elettra.

• Education:
  • PhD in Physics, University of Rome 'La Sapienza', 1991
  • MSc in Physics, University of Pisa, 1987
  • BSc in Physics, University of Pisa, 1984
• Key Projects:
  • Coordination of TIMEX project (FERMI@Elettra)
  • European SIRBATT project for Li-ion batteries
  • Leadership in international conferences (XAFS14, LAM14)
• Grants & Funding:
  • EU Framework Programmes
  • Italian MIUR and national grants (PRIN)
  • ESRF, Soleil, and Elettra facilities

His group (XAS Group at Camerino) specializes in structural analysis of materials using advanced X-ray techniques. Di Cicco has advised numerous PhD and master's students, fostering interdisciplinary research in energy, nanomaterials, and extreme conditions.