Carlo Andrea Rozzi
Physicist CNR (National Research Council)
Carlo Andrea Rozzi is a physicist and senior researcher at the Institute of Nanoscience of the National Research Council (CNR).
His scientific work focuses primarily on the theoretical description and numerical simulation at the nanoscale of photoactive materials. In particular, he studies the ultrafast dynamics of electrons and nuclei in hybrid interfaces for solar cells, artificial photosynthesis, sensors, and optoelectronic devices. He develops open-source scientific software for simulating the properties of matter from first principles and, in parallel, engages in teaching and outreach, especially in the field of musical acoustics, drawing on material collected on the Fisica Onde Musica website, for which he is the director and lead author.
Reflections on the Scientist’s Vocation in Times of War
In a historical period characterized by particular geopolitical instability and numerous and intricate scenarios of war - whether “hot,” “cold,” “commercial,” “cyber,” “propaganda,” or otherwise - scientists and intellectuals in general have the responsibility to reflect clearly and help combat fallacies and misinformation, thereby enabling societies to make rationally grounded strategic decisions that promote peace processes.
Drawing on his personal experience as a physicist, Rozzi will discuss the scientist’s profession, reflecting in particular on the issue of science’s true or presumed neutrality. He will focus specifically on the peer discussion that took place within the CNR, in which scientists felt a duty to reflect on their work and, in some cases, found themselves having to make difficult decisions.
Location:
Salita sul cratere La Fossa, Vulcano
