Tommaso Giovannini

We are a theoretical and computational research group based in Rome, the eternal city, developing advanced methods at the intersection of quantum chemistry, condensed matter physics, and multiscale modeling to tackle the complexity of real-world systems. 

Our work focuses on accurately describing molecular systems in challenging environments — from solvated molecules to nanostructures and 2D materials — by integrating high-level electronic structure approaches (such as DFT and Coupled-Cluster) with classical models. We develop multiscale frameworks to investigate response properties and emerging phenomena in complex systems.

I am truly honored to share that I have been awarded an ERC Starting Grant (~€1.4 million over the next 5 years)!

During my project CHOPIN, we will develop fully atomistic multiscale models to understand and predict the mechanisms of plasmonic catalysis, a field at the crossroads of chemistry, physics, and nanoscience, paving the way to more efficient and sustainable chemistry.

I am deeply grateful to the European Research Council (ERC) for this recognition and for supporting our group!

Stay tuned: PhD and PostDoc positions will be opening soon!