My research lies at the interface of computational chemistry, photochemistry, and materials science, aiming to design and understand functional molecular systems for sustainable energy conversion and CO₂ valorization.
I integrate density functional theory (DFT) and time-dependent DFT (TD-DFT) with experimental collaborations to reveal how molecular structure, photoisomerization, charge transfer, and non-covalent interactions govern reactivity and energy transduction.
Current topics include:
Photoresponsive materials and light-induced molecular switching in hydrogels and hybrid systems.
CO₂ activation and catalytic conversion using molecular and nanostructured materials.
Hybrid organic–inorganic interfaces for photo- and electrocatalytic processes.
Design of smart, adaptive materials responsive to light, temperature, and chemical stimuli.
My long-term goal is to create predictive frameworks for light-driven catalysis and energy-adaptive materials, bridging theory and experiment to advance carbon-neutral technologies.