Dr Felipe Fantuzzi

Welcome to the exciting world of the Fantuzzi research group at the University of Kent!

 

Our research lies broadly within the fields of Structural Chemistry and Theory, encompassing interdisciplinary themes that connect molecular understanding with real-world applications. It focuses on:
 

- Chemical Bond Theory and the Foundations of Chemistry
- Astrochemistry, Astrobiology, and the Origin of Life
- Design and Characterisation of Functional Molecules

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At its core, our work involves the fundamental study of electronic structure, bonding, and molecular reactivity using advanced computational tools rooted on quantum chemistry and multiscale modelling.

 

These approaches are applied across diverse domains—including small molecule activation and catalysis, renewable energy and sustainability, biomedical and forensic science, and the space sector—guiding the design of novel molecules and materials, and deepening our understanding of chemical processes in both terrestrial and extraterrestrial environments.

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We collaborate closely with experimental and theoretical partners worldwide to tackle these challenges. A key component of our mission is to foster international cooperation, particularly through research initiatives with Latin American institutions and low- and middle-income countries within the Commonwealth and Global South. Many of these efforts are oriented toward the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, combining high-level scientific inquiry with capacity building and knowledge exchange.