About me

Hey, I'm Lucia and I'm currently navigating the labyrinth of academia as a postdoc in the Lab of Professor Vincenzo Carnevale at the Institute for Computational Molecular Science (ICMS) at Temple University. For those who like their facts straight up, here's my resume, my rollercoaster journey through the scientific wonderland.

Things I Can Do

I’m comfortable working in C++, Python, and even bash scripting. Somewhere along the way, in the eternal “editor wars,” I ended up with Vim. I learned coding throughout university and research projects, experimenting with different tools, from ROOT to LAMMPS and GROMACS, driven by curiosity and a desire to solve real problems. Over more than a decade, I've been working with data, identifing patterns, extracting insights and communicating findings effectively. My strong background in mathematics and physics provides a solid foundation, shaping my analytical thinking and structured approach to problem-solving. I thrive in multicultural environments where collaboration feels natural (and where sharing food is part of the fun). I enjoy creating visualizations that make data easier to understand, connecting people and ideas across three languages: English, ItalianSpanish. Outside of work, I love bringing people together, tinkering with crafts just for fun, and sometimes flipping my perspective—literally—because life is better when you go upside down. So, there you have it—a concoction of tech prowess, linguistic flair, social finesse, and a dash of whimsy. Let's make things happen!

Where I am now

Right here in the heart of the action – Philadelphia, PA, baby!
The City of Brotherly Love, where the coordinates are roughly 40° 0′ 34″ N and 75° 8′ 0″ W. Yeah, that's the spot!

Picture this: biking around several Ben Franklin related stuff (a bridge, a museum, a parkway), two rivers, and various parks. I've turned biking into a Ben Franklin adventure. Not only, there's this grand William Penn statue, he keeps an eye on the city hustle.

Now, here's the twist – biking under traffic lights that double as sport game climbers. You'll hear the cry, "It's a Philly thing!" Trust me; it's a thing, and it's glorious.
Oh, did I mention Philadelphians are serious about their cheesesteaks? It's practically a local badge of honor. And there's this bell, too – a big deal around here. Oh, and the word "Jawn."

A Few Accomplishments & my Edu Background

The overarching topic of my research activity has been the structure and the dynamic of biopolymers such as DNA, RNA, and chromatin filaments, with particular emphasis on knotting problems related to them.
In my last year of Ph.D I moved to a more detailed coarse-grained model to tackle the role on the role of secondary and tertiary structure on the dynamics of biopolymers. In particular, looking at the mechanism that controls the response of the system.
As I moved forward in my academic path I focused on protein systems (e.g.ion channels) and metamaterials (oxDNA).

Ph.D in Physics and Chemistry of Biological Systems

M.Sc in Physics of Complex Systems

B.Sc in Physics