Marco Fontana

Marco Fontana is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino, and a member of the College of Electronic, Telecommunications and Physics Engineering. His work bridges experimental physics and nanotechnology, focusing on energy applications.

• Research Focus: Energy storage, electrochemistry, nanomaterials, and electron microscopy.
• Labs: Advanced SEM Lab and Field-Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy Laboratory (FESEM).

Marco's recent publications highlight innovations in CO2 reduction catalysis, photocatalytic hydrogen production, and advanced battery materials, with a strong emphasis on nanoscale characterization and sustainable technologies. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration.

Supervised PhD Students:

• Abdul Wahab (Sustainable Materials, Processes, and Systems for Transition, 39th cycle, 2023-in progress)
• Cecilia Irene Gho (Sustainable Materials, Processes, and Systems for Transition, 38th cycle, 2022-in progress)

Patents:

• Fiber-based electrodes by laser-writing of polymeric fibers for e-textile applications (National Patent, inventor list includes Marco Fontana).