Politecnico di Milano 1863
Lorenzo Giardini

PhD Candidate

Department of Chemistry, Materials, and Chemical Engineering, Politecnico di Milano

Phone: +390223993205

Fax: +390270638173

lorenzo.giardini@polimi.it

 

Research Interests

My research focuses on the computational investigation of methane pyrolysis processes aimed at sustainable hydrogen production coupled with the formation of high-performance solid carbon materials. My primary objective is to develop kinetic and reactor-scale models for gas-phase reactions and carbon deposition phenomena, supporting process understanding and optimisation.

My main research interests include:

  • Gas-phase kinetic modelling, focused on reaction pathways leading to the formation of carbon precursors and pyrolytic carbon deposition from the gas phase.
  • Heterogeneous carbon deposition mechanisms, including the transition from molecular species to solid carbon.
  • Multiscale and modular modelling approaches, coupling detailed chemical kinetics with transport phenomena to describe reactive environments relevant to pyrolysis reactors.

Education

  • PhD in Industrial Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano.
    Nov. 2025 – Present
    • Advisors: Prof. Matteo Pelucchi
  • Master’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano. Sept. 2023 – Oct. 2025
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Chemical Engineering at Politecnico di Milano. Sept. 2020 – Sep. 2023