Andrea’s current activity mainly deals with the multiphysics modeling of materials in electromagnetic fields (microwaves) for a simulation of their dielectric properties and thermal effects.
The experimental work focuses on the dielectric characterization, in cavity fixtures, at high frequency (2.45 GHz) and high temperatures (up to 1200 °C) both of reference materials and materials for applications.

Keywords: Multiphysics modeling, Microwave dielectric characterization, Microwave-assisted chemical processes, Whispering gallery modes