A.F. is a theoretical/computational physicist studying solid state properties mainly by ab-initio approaches. His scientific activity is at the forefront of computational modeling and design of materials with strong potential in future microelectronic, spintronic, and energy conversion technology. A large portion of his activity is devoted to the development of advanced energy functional theories addressed to improve the accuracy of the ab-initio treatment for strong-correlated and localized-electron systems such as molecules and nanoparticles.

A.F. matured a solid experience in group leading and coordination of research projects at European level (EU FP7 “OxIDes” and Eu-India FP7 NMP “ATHENA” Project), national level (several PRIN projects funded by Italian Ministry of Research and one SEED project funded by Italian Institute of Technology), and regional level (several projects funded by “Bank of Sardinia Foundation” and “Regione Sardegna”).

A.F. has been involved in the organization and management of a series of Project Meetings, Schools, and International Conferences. Overall, A.F. participated to more than 100 international conferences, including about 30 invitations, contributing with oral communications, lectures, and chairs. Up today, AF published about 110 articles in peer-reviewed International Journals, collecting about 4900 citations, with a corresponding h-index=34 (source: Scholar).