Mirco Panighel

Mirco Panighel is a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Scanning Probe Microscopy Laboratory at the Department of Physics and Materials Science, University of Luxembourg. He is part of the Surface & Interface Physics research group led by Professor Alex Redinger. Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at the Catalan Institute of Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (Barcelona) and the Italian National Research Council (Trieste). He joined the University of Luxembourg in 2024 after completing his PhD in Nanotechnology (2015) and Master in Condensed Matter Physics (2011) at the University of Trieste.

Education:

• PhD in Nanotechnology, University of Trieste, 2015
• Master in Condensed Matter Physics, University of Trieste, 2011

Research Interests: His work focuses on developing novel materials for photovoltaic applications, leveraging advanced microscopy and spectroscopy techniques at the atomic level. Key areas include graphene-based nanomaterials, catalytic systems, and surface engineering. He explores mechanisms like CO adsorption on single-atom catalysts, graphene-substrate interactions, and scalable synthesis of doped graphene.

Publications: Recent work spans topics such as single-atom catalysts, FPGA-based SPM controllers, and FAIR data frameworks. His articles highlight interdisciplinary approaches to nanoscience, combining materials synthesis with advanced data management practices.

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned in the provided information.

Advising & Labs: While no advisees are listed, he contributes to the lab’s efforts in surface-assisted polymerization and atomic-level material analysis. The lab emphasizes real-time imaging and scalable synthesis techniques.

Labs/Teams: Active member of the Scanning Probe Microscopy Laboratory, collaborating on projects involving interdisciplinary nanotechnology and FAIR data initiatives.