Valerio Vignoli

Valerio Vignoli is an Associate Professor of Electronics at the University of Siena's Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics since 2005. He holds a Laurea in Electronic Engineering (1989) and a Ph.D. in Nondestructive Testing (1994) from the University of Florence. His research focuses on chemical sensors, measurement systems, and circuits for ICT applications. He has pioneered low-cost IoT sensor solutions for environmental monitoring, healthcare, and industrial safety. Notable projects include magnetic contaminant detection systems, wearable health monitors for hazardous environments, and QCM-based biosensors for on-site diagnostics.

His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, such as applying machine learning to sensor signal processing and developing energy-efficient self-powered sensor nodes. He has contributed to advancing photoacoustic gas sensing, entropy estimation for secure random number generation, and wearables for occupational safety. His research emphasizes practical applications, including smart agriculture CO₂ monitoring and real-time worker health tracking.

Dr. Vignoli has designed innovative systems like the remotely controlled test bench for ultrasonic anemometers and self-tunable chaotic TRNGs. His publications span sensor design, environmental technology, and hardware security, reflecting a commitment to bridging theoretical advancements with real-world implementation challenges.