Giorgio Cinacchi

Giorgio Cinacchi is an Associate Professor at the Autonomous University of Madrid (UAM), holding a Ramón y Cajal research fellowship since 2011. His work focuses on the Statistical Physics of Complex Liquids and Biophysics within the university's research institute, with office location in Module 5, 5th floor.

Education:

• PhD from Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS) di Pisa (2004)
• Undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships at Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa

His research centers on statistical mechanics of soft matter, employing theoretical and numerical simulation approaches to investigate phase behavior in colloidal systems with non-convex shapes (lens-, bowl-like, and helical particles) and in silico design of semi-conductive discotic liquid crystals. This work bridges fundamental entropy-driven phenomena with materials science applications, particularly in anisotropic fluid systems.

Analysis of his 10 publications (2002-2014) reveals consistent focus on phase transitions in anisotropic particle systems, with evolving emphasis from hard-spherocylinder mixtures (2004) to complex nematic phases (2014). Key methodologies include density functional theory and molecular dynamics, targeting applications in liquid crystal technology and biophysical systems.

Awards and Honors:

• Ramon y Cajal research fellowship (2011-present)
• Marie Curie individual research fellowship at University of Bristol (2008-2010)
• Vincenzo Caglioti Prize from Accademia dei Lincei, Rome (2008)

Dr. Cinacchi's research has been sustained through competitive European and national fellowships. While specific student mentorship isn't documented, his active publication record suggests involvement in graduate training. His work demonstrates strong theoretical foundations with emerging applications in electronic materials design.

He operates within UAM's IFIMAC (Institute for Theoretical and Computational Modeling of Condensed Matter), leading research in complex liquid systems through computational modeling and theoretical frameworks that connect molecular structure to macroscopic phase behavior.