Milena Valentini

Milena Valentini is a Fixed-term Researcher in the Department of Physics at the University of Trieste, specializing in Astrophysics, Cosmology and Space Science.

Her academic roles include:

• Member of the Department Council
• Member of Course of Study Recommendations committees for Physics programs SM20 and SM23
• Teaching staff member

Her research focuses on Astrophysics, Cosmology and Space Science with emphasis on computational applications. Dr. Valentini is actively participating in the National Centre for HPC, Big Data and Quantum Computing research project (2022-2026), a major national initiative funded by the Ministry of University and Research with a total budget exceeding €2.2 million.

The research project represents cutting-edge work at the intersection of high-performance computing and astrophysical research, where Dr. Valentini contributes her expertise in space science applications. As a member of the Department Council and Course of Study committees, she plays an important role in shaping the academic direction of physics education at the university.

Her institutional activities demonstrate her integration within the Department of Physics, which is recognized as one of the 180 Departments of Excellence for 2023-2027 in Italy.