PhD Student
Department of Chemistry
University of Rochester
Hutchinson Hall B28
120 Trustee Road
Rochester, New York 14627
Email: mpittali@UR.Rochester.edu
Education
B.Sc. Chemistry, University of Sassari 2021
M.Sc. Chemistry, University of Turin 2024
Biography
I am a computational chemist specializing in materials simulations. My research focuses on how the electronic structure shapes vibrational properties, and how simulations connect with experimental results. I am particularly interested in heavy elements, magnetic and relativistic effects, and bonding analysis in solids. My primary tools are solid-state DFT methods, often integrated with high-level molecular simulations.
I also have experience with organic crystals, molecular dynamics simulations, and machine learning methods for force field development.
Outside of research, I read widely, explore obscure music, and persist in improving my poor guitar skills.