Enrico Giannini

Enrico Giannini is a senior scientist (Maître d’Enseignement et de Recherche) at the University of Geneva’s Department of Quantum Matter Physics. He specializes in crystal growth techniques for complex oxides, superconductors, and quantum materials. His research focuses on the structural and electronic properties of materials such as cuprate superconductors, van der Waals magnets, and topological materials. Giannini built a versatile crystal growth facility at the University of Geneva, enabling the synthesis of diverse materials via methods like optical furnace growth, Czochralski pulling, and chemical vapor transport. He has contributed to understanding phenomena like charge density waves, magnetic ordering, and superconductivity in layered systems.

Education:

• BSc and MSc in Physics, University of Genoa (Italy)
• PhD in High-Tc Superconducting Materials, University of Geneva (supervised by Prof. René Flükiger)

Research Interests:

• Crystal growth of complex oxides and quantum materials
• Charge density wave dynamics in transition metal dichalcogenides
• Magnetic properties of van der Waals materials
• Superconductivity mechanisms in SrTiO₃ and cuprate systems

Professional Roles:

• Board member, Swiss Society of Crystallography (SGK)
• Swiss delegate, European Network for Crystal Growth (ENCG)
• Councilor, International Organization for Crystal Growth (IOCG)

Key Contributions:

• Pioneered growth techniques for BiSCCO superconductors and topological materials
• Discovered novel crystal polymorphs (e.g., Sr₂TiO₄)
• Advanced understanding of magnetic phase transitions in layered systems

Labs/Teams: Leads the crystal growth facility in the Department of Quantum Matter Physics, collaborating with groups studying superconductivity, magnetism, and 2D materials.