Marco Fronzi

Dr. Marco Fronzi is a Casual Academic in the Faculty of Science at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He holds a PhD in Computational Materials Science from the University of Rome Tor Vergata and has held research positions globally, including at Osaka University, the Tyndall National Institute, and the National Institute for Materials Science in Japan. His research focuses on applying quantum mechanics, machine learning, and computational methods to advance materials science for energy applications, such as battery anodes, thermoelectric materials, and piezoelectric devices.

**Education:**

• PhD in Computational Materials Science, University of Rome Tor Vergata (2005-2009)
• MSc/BSc in Physics, University of Rome Tor Vergata (1997-2003)

**Research Interests:**

• Quantum mechanics and semiclassical theories applied to materials design
• Machine learning for materials discovery and screening
• Energy conversion systems, including lithium-ion batteries and thermoelectric devices
• Nanostructured materials for energy efficiency

His work bridges computational techniques and artificial intelligence to address challenges in sustainable energy technologies.

**Funded Research:**

• "Nanostructured Materials for Energy Efficiency Applications" (2017-2018)
• "A study of the nature of the oxide heterostructure using a first-principles calculation" (2010-2012)

**Teaching & Supervision:**

• Computational Physics
• Solid State and Semiconductor Physics
• Quantum Mechanics
• Computational Chemistry

**Labs/Teams:** Collaborates widely with institutions globally, focusing on interdisciplinary materials research and computational modeling.