Assimo Maris

1. Rotational spectroscopy signature of molecules for astronomical and atmospheric detection
2. Simulation and assignment of molecular spectra
3. Determination of the structural and dynamical parameters governing the molecular activity:
   • Study of molecular structure and conformational potential energy surfaces
   • Analysis of large amplitude motions
   • Characterization of non-covalent interactions
     

Thesis Projects

1. Characterization of the conformational space of a molecule through quantum mechanical calculations coupled with rotational spectroscopy in supersonic expansion.
2. Study of intra- and intermolecular non-covalent interactions through quantum mechanical calculations coupled with analysis of rotational spectra of molecular complexes acquired from external collaborators.
3. Identification of molecular species in the interstellar medium through analysis of data archives from radioastronomical observations.
4. Calculation of vibrational properties of crystalline solids using plane waves and pseudopotentials.
5. Application of Raman microscopy for the identification of fossil traces in rocks.
6. Synthesis and/or spectroscopic characterization of organic molecules. This project involves an internship at BASF Italia SpA and must be planned well in advance.
7. Application of near-infrared spectroscopy for quantitative analysis of complex chemical mixtures. This project involves an internship at BASF Italia SpA and must be planned well in advance.