Federico Grillo

Dr. Federico Grillo is a Research Fellow at the School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews. His research focuses on the self-assembly of organic molecules such as corrosion inhibitors and surface passivators on metal surfaces, combining experimental techniques (VT-STM, XPS, vibrational spectroscopy) with computational methods (Gaussian, SIESTA, VASP). Key areas include understanding molecular-scale interactions for corrosion protection, catalytic surfaces, and nanomaterials. He collaborates on advanced instruments like the Diamond Light Source beamline VerSoX B07-B.

Research interests span surface chemistry, materials science, and computational modeling. He investigates corrosion inhibitors (e.g., benzotriazole) on copper, gold, and bimetallic substrates, and explores nanomaterials like graphene nanoribbons and quantum dots for biomedical applications. His work bridges experimental and theoretical approaches to elucidate adsorption mechanisms, surface reactivity, and material stability under various conditions.

Publications highlight advancements in graphene nanoribbon synthesis, passivation layer characterization, and catalytic nanoparticle behavior. His techniques include STM imaging, DFT analysis, and synchrotron-based spectroscopy.