Dr. Rossi is a researcher at the Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT), specializing in the synthesis and characterization of two-dimensional (2D) materials within the 2D Materials Engineering group led by Dr. Camilla Coletti. He holds a Ph.D. in Condensed Matter Physics from Scuola Normale Superiore, where his research focused on the growth, characterization, and device fabrication of 2D vertical heterostructures. This foundational work has shaped his current endeavors, which integrate artificial intelligence (AI) to optimize the growth processes of materials like tungsten disulfide (WS₂), graphene, and hexagonal boron nitride (h-BN). Dr. Rossi employs advanced techniques such as Raman spectroscopy, angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy (ARPES), and atomic force microscopy (AFM) to investigate and enhance the properties of these materials.
After completing his Ph.D., Dr. Rossi undertook postdoctoral research at the University of California, Davis, and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. There, he focused on the spectroscopy of quantum materials, further developing his expertise in exploring the electronic and optical properties of advanced materials. This experience deepened his passion for quantum technologies and materials science.
At IIT, Dr. Rossi coordinates several projects that combine AI with adaptive Monte Carlo (aMC) methods to achieve scalable and reproducible synthesis of 2D materials. His efforts aim to advance 2D electronics with potential applications in optoelectronics and quantum technologies, bridging the gap between fundamental research and practical innovations.