Dr Enrico Leonardi

CSO Perovskite technology

Enrico Leonardi received his B.Sc. in Electronic Engineering from the University of Tor Vergata in Rome in 2002. He then earned his M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering with a specialization in High Frequency from the same university in 2005, graduating with full marks (110/110 cum laude) for his experimental thesis focused on Dye-Sensitized Solar Cell (DSC) technology. From 2005 to 2006, he continued his work on the DSC technology through a research scholarship. He obtained his Ph.D. in Microelectronics and Telecommunications from the University of Tor Vergata in Rome in 2009, with experimental research further exploring DSC solar technology and encapsulation techniques.

He has over 15 years of experience in the 3rd generation photovoltaic sector, initially specializing in DSC technology and subsequently focusing on Perovskite technology. Throughout his career, Enrico has dedicated himself to the research and development (R&D) of highly innovative and complex projects, both within corporate frameworks and through European initiatives. He has worked closely with leading research groups, often holding crucial roles in these collaborations.
Having progressed from a post-doctoral researcher to the role of Chief Scientist Officer (CSO) for the company, Enrico currently manages the technical division and coordinates the work of the R&D scientists. Parallel to his technical leadership, he serves as Equipment Manager, and directly oversaw the development and ongoing evolution of an advanced LED solar simulator for research purposes.

Enrico has published numerous scientific articles in international journals, including highly prestigious publications such as Nature Energy. His expertise spans various aspects of DSC and Perovskite technologies, with a strong specialization in encapsulation techniques. He works globally with a keen focus on technological advancement in the energy sector, striving to make perovskite PV technology a commercial reality.

Dr Maurizio Stefanelli

Senior Scientist

Maurizio Stefanelli is a chemist who specialises in scaling up the manufacturing process of perovskite as well as related materials and technologies. He began researching photovoltaics for his bachelor’s thesis in Applied Chemistry in 2018 and continued to develop this area of research during his master’s degree in chemistry (2021), focusing on engineering hole transport materials, carbon-based perovskite solar cells and scaling up perovskite photovoltaics in ambient air for single-junction and tandem applications. He has an industrial PhD in meniscus coating techniques applied to perovskite photovoltaics at CHOSE, University of Rome Tor Vergata. Ee has authored or co-authored more than 20 publications in international journals. His research is dedicated to developing and upscaling high-efficiency, stable perovskite solar modules, as well as developing cutting-edge technology for new applications of perovskite photovoltaics, ensuring quality, flexibility and repeatability of each step in the realisation of perovskite modules.

Dr Amin Hasan

Scientist

Amin eceived his B.Sc. in Applied Chemistry from Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia), his M.Sc. in Materials Science in 2021, and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Nanotechnology in 2025 from the University of Milano-Bicocca (Italy), with strong expertise in chalcogenide thin-films/nanocrystals, organic-inorganic or hybrid perovskite solar cells/modules, and advanced materials for photocatalysis and photovoltaics.  His work focuses on scalable fabrication methods—from solution synthesis to device integration—with a focus on innovative, sustainable, and high-efficiency perovskite solar cells/modules. Throughout his career/academic journey, Amin has published and presented his research internationally, collaborating with leading institutions and industry partners. He has also served as an adjunct professor at the University of Milano-Bicocca. He is particularly interested in the industrialization and commercialization of perovskite photovoltaics for both indoor and outdoor applications, including potential use in space environments.