Sonia Coriani

Sonia Coriani is a Professor in Physical Chemistry at DTU Chemistry, Technical University of Denmark, since 2017. She leads a research group focused on theoretical chemistry and computational spectroscopy. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Aarhus University (2000), a permanent research scientist position at the University of Trieste (1999-2014), and associate professorship there since 2014. She held an adjunct associate professor position at the Centre for Theoretical and Computational Chemistry in Oslo (2007-2011) and was a Marie Curie IEF fellow (2010-2012) and AIAS-COFUND senior fellow (2015-2016).

• Education:
  • Chemistry, University of Modena (1993)
  • PhD in Theoretical Chemistry, Aarhus University (2000)

Her research centers on developing quantum-chemical methodologies for static and dynamic molecular properties, particularly for systems with high dimensionality, complex environments, or novel spectroscopic phenomena. Key areas include non-linear optical experiments, magnetic circular dichroism, X-ray spectroscopies, and quantum computing applications in chemistry.

Her recent publications highlight advancements in quantum linear response theory, polarizable embedding environments, X-ray absorption in water, and quantum algorithms for molecular properties. Collaborative work spans interdisciplinary projects with experimentalists, covering gas-phase molecules to biomolecular systems.

• Scientific Awards:
  • Marie Curie IEF fellowship
  • AIAS-COFUND senior fellowship

Her work addresses challenges in ultrafast dynamics, photoionization, and the intersection of chemistry with physics and computational science, emphasizing accuracy and novel experimental guidance.