Chiara Pasquini

Technical Lead @ Aurora Energy Research

About

How do complex mechanisms work? What are the hidden relations between observable phenomena? The study of theoretical and condensed matter physics has taught me how to address complex problems and trained my logical thinking. My research interest is in the development of technologies for sustainable energy production. To address this challenge, during my PhD I learned electrochemistry and a series of experimental methods (e.g. XAS and Raman). Experimental work involved the development of techniques to study reactions in-situ, together with computer simulations, I routenely used Python for data analysis. I think that the recent progress in data availability and analysis can help to construct a more efficient world and be the key to sustainable development and I look forward to being part of this.

Country

Germany

City

Berlin Metropolitan Area

Industry

Renewables & Environment

Skill

Physics, Electrochemistry, Research, Materials Science, Modelling, Data Analysis, Scientific Writing, Python (Programming Language), Matlab (Programming Language), Simulations, X-ray Absorption Spectroscopy, Operando Spectroscopy, Raman Spectroscopy, Energy Storage, Teamwork, Problem Solving, Teaching, Electrocatalysis, Scientific Computing, Statistical Physics

Experience

Technical Lead

Aurora Energy Research

2022-1 - Present · 4 yrs 9 mos

Berlin, Germany

- Coordination between the technical and client-facing side of the company. - Development of tools for analysis of model outputs and automation of client-ready reports. - Project management and responsible for one junior collegue.

Energy Modelling Analyst

Aurora Energy Research

2020-7 - 2021-12 · 1 yr 6 mos

Oxford, England, United Kingdom

Modelling energy systems for the long-term forecast of the energy market and renewable assets economics, included: - model expansion and data analysis for consulting projects on long-duration energy storage and power plant conversion to biomass; - responsible for the modelling side of the Polish product, including the creation of a Net-Zero scenario; - model improvements regarding efficiency (treatment of post-horizon years) and accuracy (calibration on historical years).

Phd Researcher Assistant

Freie Universität Berlin

2014-1 - 2019-3 · 5 yrs 3 mos

Berlin Area, Germany

Energy storage technologies, in particular investigation of catalysts for hydrogen production using combined electrochemistry and in situ spectroscopy. Mechanistic study of the chemical reaction including isotope effect experiments and ab initio computer based simulations.

Education

Freie Universität Berlin

Physics

2014-1 - 2022-5 · 8 yrs 5 mos

Mechanistic study of catalysts for hydrogen production, using in-operando X-ray absorption, Raman spectroscopy, and theoretical modelling. Thesis: “The role of protonation-state changes in water oxidation by biomimetic oxides.” Supervisor: Prof. H. Dau

Sapienza Università di Roma

Physics

2011 - 2013 · 2 yrs

Solid state physics and statistical mechanics. Thesis: “The role of carotenoids in the biophysics of photosynthesis: e lectronic structure simulations with mixed quantum classical methods.”