Matteo Cagnoni

Matteo Cagnoni is a Researcher at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) of Politecnico di Torino. His research focuses on Density Functional Theory, Quantum Chemistry, and Thermoelectric Materials for Solar Cells. He is actively involved in the European Union’s MIRACLE project, developing photonic meta-concrete for radiative cooling solutions.

• Research Interests:
  • Development of cement-based radiative coolers for solar cell thermal management
  • Computational discovery of intermediate-band solar cell materials
  • Electronic properties of semiconductors and insulators
• Teaching:
  • Electronic transport in crystalline and organic semiconductors
  • Advanced experimental physics

Scientific Contributions: Matteo has published extensively on radiative cooling, perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, and thermoelectric materials. His work spans journals like Nature Communications, Advanced Functional Materials, and Progress in Photovoltaics, with a focus on simulation engineering, photonic devices, and energy-efficient materials.

Labs & Collaborations: He works within the Microwave and Optoelectronics Group (MOG) at DET, collaborating with international institutions on EU-funded projects.