Gianni Barucca, Ph.D. Full professor of experimental physics. Department of Materials, Engineering and Environmental Sciences and Urban Planning (SIMAU) Polytechnic University of Marche Via Brecce Bianche 12 I-60131 Ancona Italy Personal data Date of birth: 29/08/1968 Place of birth: Frankfurt am Mein (Germany) Education 1992: Master Degree in Physics, University of Bologna (Italy) 1997: Ph.D. in Physics, University of Bologna (Italy) Present Academic Position Full Professor of Experimental Physics, Polytechnic University of Marche Previous Academic positions 2014-2020 Associate Professor of Experimental Physics, Polytechnic University of Marche 2008-2014 Assistant Professor of Experimental Physics, Polytechnic University of Marche 2004-2008 Temporary Professor of General Physics, Polytechnic University of Marche 2001-2003 Temporary Professor of Solid State Physics, Polytechnic University of Marche 1998-2000 Temporary Researcher in General Physics, Polytechnic University of Marche Main Scientific interests Scientific areas: Condensed matter Physics, Materials Science Microstructural characterisation of bulk materials and thin films by scanning and transmission electron microscopy and X-ray diffraction techniques. Structure-properties relationship of materials.  Nanostructured materials  Thin films and multilayers  Biomaterials  Metallic alloys  Light metals (Al, Mg)  Hydrogen storage materials