Dario Duca

Dario Duca is a Full Professor in the Department of Physics and Chemistry at the University of Palermo. His research focuses on computational chemistry and catalysis, particularly using Density Functional Theory (DFT) and microkinetic modeling to study reaction mechanisms on nanoscale catalysts. He teaches General and Inorganic Chemistry (10 CFU) and Higher Inorganic Chemistry (8 CFU) for the Chemistry degree program.

• Fields of Interest: Computational chemistry, catalysis, DFT, materials science, nanotechnology, surface chemistry, reaction kinetics

His recent work includes DFT studies of CO/H2 purification over MnO2 catalysts, biomass conversion using halloysite nanotubes, and platinum particle growth in zeolites. He has developed computational tools like the Empathes code for transition state analysis.

Contact: dario.duca@unipa.it | Office hours: Mon-Fri 1:00-2:00 pm, Sat 10:00-13:00 at Ed.17, University of Palermo.