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• Quantum Physics
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Quantum Thermodynamics
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Maura Sassetti is a Full Professor at the University of Genoa's Department of Physics (DIFI), specializing in theoretical physics with a focus on quantum systems. Her research addresses nano-electromechanical systems, topological insulators, Wigner molecules, and quantum battery technologies. She coordinates the Theoretical Physics of Matter group, integrating mathematical methods for modeling quantum phenomena. Her academic responsibilities include teaching advanced courses such as Elements and Applications of Modern Physics , Physics of Matter 2 , and Quantum Theory of Electronic and Photonic Systems in the Mathematics and Physics master's programs. She advises master's and PhD students in theoretical physics. Research trends in her 2023-2025 publications emphasize quantum thermodynamics (e.g., cyclic solid-state quantum batteries, hybrid thermal machines) and topological materials (e.g., Majorana bound states in Haldane nanoribbons). She explores quantum phase transitions, edge state dynamics, and energy transfer mechanisms in topologically nontrivial systems. Current projects include developing quantum hardware simulations for solid-state systems and investigating dissipation effects in quantum thermal machines. Her work bridges fundamental physics with applications in quantum technologies and nanoelectronics.

• Gravitational Wave Astronomy
• Optics
• Materials Science
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Gianluca Gemme is a Contract Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Genoa. His research focuses on gravitational wave astronomy and advanced detector technology, particularly in optical coatings and material characterization for interferometric systems. He contributes to the LIGO and Virgo collaborations, analyzing gravitational wave signals from compact binary coalescences and exploring eccentric black hole mergers. His work also involves developing real-time spectroscopic techniques to monitor optical coatings under thermal conditions. Teaching: Teaches Gravitational Waves in the Master's program in Physics (Course Code 94844). The course details are accessible via university course portals for academic years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025. Research Trends: Recent publications emphasize interdisciplinary approaches combining astrophysical signal analysis with materials engineering. Key themes include thermal behavior of optical components, multi-messenger astronomy linking gravitational waves with gamma-ray observations, and cataloging compact binary systems through advanced observational runs. Labs/Teams: Likely affiliated with INFN (National Institute for Nuclear Physics) and the gravitational wave research groups at the University of Genoa, contributing to detector development and data analysis infrastructure.

Gianfranco PaternoView profile

Visiting Assistant Professor

• Medical Physics
• Particle Accelerators
• Radiation Detection
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Gianfranco Paterno is a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Ferrara, affiliated with the Department of Physics. His research focuses on medical physics, particle accelerators, radiation detection technologies, and wearable medical devices. He teaches Computational Methods for Medical Physics in the Master's program in Physics (LM-17). His work includes advancements in crystal-based detectors, energy-harvesting wearable systems, and radiation source development for medical and high-energy physics applications. Research Highlights: Development of crystal undulators and scintillator-based calorimeters. Pioneering studies on body heat energy harvesting via wearable devices. Simulations and experimental validation of radiation sources and particle interactions. Recent Publications (2022–2025): Focus on detector technology, medical imaging, and accelerator applications, with contributions to journals like Nuclear Instruments and Methods and Applied Sciences .

Andrea BalboView profile

Associate Professor

• Corrosion Science
• Materials Engineering
• Metallurgy
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Andrea Balbo is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering, University of Ferrara, affiliated with the 'A. Daccò' Corrosion and Metallurgy Study Centre. He holds a PhD in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Bologna (2005) and has extensive experience in advanced ceramics and corrosion research. His teaching includes courses on Materials Science, Corrosion, and Chemistry fundamentals across multiple engineering disciplines. Research focuses on corrosion mechanisms of metal alloys, protective coatings, composite materials, and corrosion in additive manufacturing. Notable projects include PROCRAFT (aircraft heritage preservation), B-IMPACT (eco-friendly bronze coatings), and IMPReSA (sustainable concrete with recycled plastics). He advises PhD students on advanced ceramics and SLM alloys. His work bridges materials science with cultural heritage conservation and biomedical applications. Office hours require appointment-based contact via email. Education: 5-Year Degree in Chemistry (University of Ferrara, 2001) PhD in Industrial Chemistry (University of Bologna, 2005) Research Highlights: Corrosion behavior of alloys fabricated via additive manufacturing Protective coatings for cultural heritage and biomedical applications High-temperature ceramics for solar energy systems Grants & Projects: PROCRAFT (EU-funded aircraft heritage conservation) B-IMPACT (eco-friendly bronze coatings) IMPReSA (recycled plastics in construction) Labs & Affiliations: Affiliated with the 'A. Daccò' Corrosion and Metallurgy Study Centre Advising & Grants: Supervises PhD research on UHT ceramics and SLM alloys. Active in EU-funded projects addressing corrosion solutions for energy, heritage, and biomedical sectors.

• High Performance Computing
• Grid Computing
• Cloud Computing
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Giovanni Aloisio serves as full professor of Information Processing Systems at the University of Salento's Department of Innovation Engineering, where he leads the HPC laboratory. Concurrently, he directs the Supercomputing Center and Scientific Computing and Operations (SCO) Division at the Euro-Mediterranean Center on Climate Change (CMCC), holding key roles in CMCC's Governance bodies, Strategic Council, and Executive Committee. His research spans high performance computing, grid/cloud systems, and distributed data management with strong climate science applications. A co-founder of the European Grid Forum (Egrid), he has driven major EU initiatives including EGEE, IS-ENES1/2, and EESI/EESI2 projects while chairing the Weather, Climate and solid Earth Sciences (WCES) European Working Group. His work focuses on integrating HPC, big data, and machine learning for climate modeling and environmental analysis. Recent publications reveal a convergence of computational techniques addressing climate science challenges, featuring end-to-end workflows, climate data spaces in the European Open Science Cloud, and AI applications for tropical cyclone tracking and epidemiological modeling. The research demonstrates systematic integration of simulation, analytics, and machine learning across climate and public health domains. No specific scientific awards are documented in the source material. Professor Aloisio has secured substantial European research funding through leadership roles in critical infrastructure projects: EU-FP7 IS-ENES1/IS-ENES2 projects as CMCC responsible EU-FP7 EESI/EESI2 projects as ENES responsible Chair of WCES European Working Group Key expert in International Exascale Software Project (IESP) He operates at the intersection of academic and research institution leadership, directing both the University of Salento's HPC laboratory and CMCC's Supercomputing Center while collaborating with the ENES HPC Task Force and European Grid Initiative to advance computational climate science infrastructure.

Francesca TerenzianiView profile

Associate Professor

• Physical Chemistry
• Functional Molecular Materials
• Optical Spectroscopy
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Prof. Francesca Terenziani is an Associate Professor at the University of Parma's Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences. She holds a PhD in Chemical Sciences (2003) and has been a Marie Curie Fellow (2004-2005). Her research focuses on functional molecular materials, nonlinear optical properties, and theoretical modeling of spectroscopic behavior. She coordinates the Departmental Unit of 'Organic, Physical and Industrial Chemistry' and leads advanced spectroscopy laboratories. Education: Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, University of Parma (1999) PhD in Chemical Sciences, University of Parma (2003) Research Interests: Optical properties of π-conjugated systems Multiphoton microscopy imaging Charge/energy transfer processes Theoretical semi-empirical models for spectroscopy Development of predictive molecular design frameworks Laboratories: Advanced Fluorimetry Lab (UV-vis-NIR range) Nonlinear Optical Microscopy Lab Optical Spectroscopy Lab Collaborations include biomedical imaging with university medical departments and industrial partnerships in dental instrumentation. Grants & Funding: European Commission Marie Curie Fellowship (2004-2005) Dipartimento di Eccellenza 2023-2027 funding Industry collaborations for spectroscopic instrumentation development

• Materials Science
• Electrochemistry
• Energy Storage Technologies
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Marco Smerieri is a Contract Professor at the Department of Physics, University of Genoa. His research focuses on advanced materials science and electrochemistry, particularly in energy storage technologies, surface chemistry, and catalytic processes. He has contributed to studies involving cross-coupling reactions on metallic surfaces, lithium-ion battery recycling, and vibrational energy harvesting using hydrogel-based systems. His recent work includes developing novel electrolytes for all-solid-state batteries and exploring sustainable methods for material synthesis. Teaching responsibilities include laboratory courses in material physics for the Master's program in Physics. Key research themes include: 1) Design of catalytic systems for organic synthesis, 2) Electrochemical strategies for energy storage, 3) Functional thin film materials, and 4) Green chemistry approaches for battery recycling. His interdisciplinary work bridges surface chemistry, materials engineering, and applied electrochemistry. Publications from 2023-2025 reveal a focus on: surface-mediated chemical reactions, sustainable battery technologies, and energy conversion materials. Collaborations involve researchers in chemistry, materials science, and engineering disciplines.

• Chemistry of condensed matter
• Materials Science
• Theoretical and Computational Chemistry
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Eros Radicchi is a Researcher at the Department of Chemistry within the School of Science and Engineering at the University of Verona. He maintains his office in Ca' Vignal 1, Floor 2, Room 2.25 and can be contacted at +39 045 8027868 or eros.radicchi@univr.it. His academic appointment falls under the Information Processing Systems sector (IINF-05/A). Dr. Radicchi's research spans multiple critical areas in modern materials science: Chemistry of Condensed Matter - Investigating the properties and behaviors of solid and liquid materials New Materials Development - Focusing on oxides, alloys, composites, and organic-inorganic hybrid materials Nanoparticle Systems - Designing and characterizing nanoscale materials for various applications Theoretical and Computational Chemistry - Using advanced computational methods to model chemical systems His research aligns with multiple European Research Council categories including PE5_6 (New materials), PE4_13 (Theoretical and computational chemistry), and PE5_12 (Chemistry of condensed matter), demonstrating the interdisciplinary nature of his work which bridges chemistry, materials science, and computational approaches. Dr. Radicchi is actively involved in teaching across multiple programs at the University of Verona: General and Inorganic Chemistry for the Bachelor's degree in Innovation and Sustainability in the Industrial Production of Food General and Inorganic Chemistry for the Bachelor's degree in Biotechnology Computational modeling of inorganic nanostructures for energy and catalysis for the PhD in Nanoscience and Advanced Technologies Nanomaterials for Biotechnology and Green Chemistry for the Master's degree in Biotechnology His academic service extends to third mission activities including public engagement events and continuing education programs, reflecting his commitment to knowledge transfer beyond traditional academic boundaries.

• Plant Behavior
• Botany
• Plant Cognition
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Silvia Guerra is an Assistant Professor at the University of Padua. Her research focuses on plant behavior, cognition, and movement dynamics, particularly in pea plants. She explores topics like motor intentions, kinematic analysis, and plant communication via chemical signals. Her work bridges botany, neurobiology, and computational methods, analyzing plant interactions with environments using advanced imaging and machine learning techniques. Key research themes include: plant decision-making during support-seeking, strigolactone-mediated competitive behaviors, handedness in plant growth, and kin recognition through root systems. She investigates plant numerical cognition, quantity discrimination, and social growing patterns. Her studies often employ 3D kinematic systems to analyze root and shoot movements. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches, combining biological studies with robotics and cognitive science frameworks. Notable areas include comparative analysis of animal-plant laterality, motor cognition models, and the application of machine learning for plant behavior classification. Her work challenges traditional boundaries of cognition by proposing plants exhibit complex sensory and decision-making capabilities. Current projects explore plant communication via volatile organic compounds, social growing dynamics, and the neurophysiological parallels between plant and animal motor control systems. She collaborates across disciplines to develop novel methodologies for studying plant intelligence.

Sabrina CipollettaView profile

Professor

• Health Psychology
• Mental Health
• Public Health
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Sabrina Cipolletta is a Full Professor at the Department of General Psychology, University of Padova. Her research focuses on health psychology, with a strong emphasis on pandemic-related mental health, social support systems, and innovative interventions for aging populations. She has pioneered studies on social connectedness among international students and digital tools for problem-solving in elderly cohorts. Her work integrates qualitative methodologies to explore human experiences in healthcare contexts, including bereavement, caregiving, and telepsychology. Research interests span health psychology, public health, and gerontology, with particular attention to how technological advancements can improve mental health outcomes. Key projects include the SWIFT collaborative training tool for older adults and blended interventions promoting well-being in international student communities. Her recent publications highlight pandemic impacts on mental health, online therapeutic relationships, and the role of social media in recovery processes. She has contributed to advancing telepresence metrics in videoconference therapy and explored cultural narratives around death and grief. No scientific awards were explicitly listed in the provided materials. Advising and grant activities are not detailed here, though her research collaborations suggest involvement in multi-institutional projects. She contributes to initiatives like DOMHO (IoT for assisted living) and has engaged in policy-related studies on healthcare ethics committees.

• Control Systems
• Robotics
• Structural Health Monitoring
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Carcaterra Antonio is a Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, specializing in control systems, robotics, and structural engineering. His research focuses on advanced control methodologies, nonlinear dynamics, and innovative applications in mechanical engineering. Key research areas include: vibration control, autonomous robotics, metamaterials, structural health monitoring, and energy harvesting systems. Recent projects involve developing novel algorithms for damage detection in infrastructure and optimizing gait patterns for quadruped robots. His work integrates machine learning techniques with traditional engineering principles, exemplified by projects like the SUNMARE marine vehicle and the Auto-sapiens autonomous driving system. He has pioneered methods for wave propagation analysis in nonlocal materials and developed adaptive control strategies for automotive suspensions. Notable contributions include the ADACTA damage detection technique and the VFC variational feedback controller. His research bridges theoretical developments with practical applications in transportation systems, environmental monitoring, and disaster response technologies.

• Mathematical Biology
• Enzyme Kinetics
• Biomechanics
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Associate Professor Alberto Bersani holds an academic position at the Department of Mathematics of Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on interdisciplinary applications of mathematical modeling to biological systems, biomechanics, and material science. Key areas include enzyme kinetics analysis, biochemical reaction networks, and computational studies of tissue regeneration. Bersani’s work integrates advanced mathematical techniques such as asymptotic expansions, stochastic modeling, and numerical simulations. He has extensively studied phosphorylation mechanisms, bone remodeling processes involving bio-resorbable scaffolds, and the dynamics of stem cell therapies in cardiac regeneration. His contributions also extend to metamaterial design and the development of novel formulations for mechano-transduction processes. His publications often bridge theoretical frameworks with practical biomedical applications, such as modeling nutrient dynamics in 3D cardiac tissues and optimizing parameters for metamaterials under dynamic loads. Collaborative projects include finite element method validations for strain gradient elasticity and the exploration of hyperbolic PDEs in biological signaling contexts. Bersani maintains active engagement with computational biology, contributing to both methodological advancements and real-world problem-solving in regenerative medicine and material engineering.

• Structural Health Monitoring
• Vibration Control
• Statistical Energy Analysis
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Antonio Culla is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on structural health monitoring, vibration control, and nonlinear dynamics. He specializes in applying advanced analytical techniques to mechanical systems, robotics, and biomedical engineering. His work includes developing algorithms for damage detection in infrastructure and studying collective behavior in biological systems like bird flocks. Culla also explores energy harvesting from vibrations and acoustic optimization in aerospace structures. Key projects include the SUNMARE marine vehicle and OPTYRE tire performance analysis. His methodologies combine statistical energy analysis (SEA), machine learning, and experimental validation. He has contributed to interdisciplinary fields such as biomechanics, robotics, and materials science, with a strong emphasis on real-world applications in automotive, aerospace, and civil engineering sectors.

• Computational Thermal-Fluid Dynamics
• Constructal Law
• Building Energy Systems
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Cesare Biserni is a Full Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Bologna, specializing in computational thermal-fluid dynamics with applications in energy systems. His research focuses on the Constructal Law and environmental energy processes, with international collaborations including Villanova University and Duke University. Education includes M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering and Ph.D. in Nuclear Engineering from University of Bologna. Academic career progressed from Assistant Professor to Full Professor with editorial roles in multiple journals including International Journal of Heat and Technology and Applied Sciences. Research spans heat transfer optimization, building physics, and sustainable energy systems. Funded projects include Horizon 2020 initiatives and national PRIN programs focusing on porous materials and rural regeneration strategies. Honors include the UIT Prize and ASME recognition. Served on governing boards of the Institute of Higher Studies and Institute of Advanced Studies at Bologna.

• Nanomaterials
• Luminescent lanthanide ions
• Hybrid organic-inorganic nanostructures
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Adolfo Speghini is a Full Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Verona. His academic sector is CHEM-03/A - General and Inorganic Chemistry. His research focuses on nanomaterials and luminescent properties, with particular emphasis on applications in biotechnology and nanomedicine. He serves as the PhD coordinator for the Faculty Board of PhD in Nanoscience and Advanced Technologies. Professor Speghini's research interests include: Nanomaterials activated with luminescent lanthanide ions Hybrid organic-inorganic nanostructures Multifunctional nanomaterials for Biotechnology, Green Chemistry and Nanomedicine Optical nanothermometry Surface functionalization of inorganic nanoparticles Nanoparticle-biomolecule interactions Colloidal Chemistry Nanostructures for drug delivery His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on luminescent nanomaterials, particularly those doped with rare earth elements for various applications including bioimaging, nanothermometry, and energy conversion. The research spans from fundamental material synthesis to practical biomedical applications, showing a consistent thread of innovation in nanomaterial design and characterization. His work often involves interdisciplinary approaches combining chemistry, physics, and biomedical engineering. Professor Speghini has received research funding for numerous projects including: Nanocompositi polimerici a base di Quantum Dots luminescenti per pannelli fotovoltaici ad alta efficienza (2024) PRIN 2022 PNRR - Optical NanoThermometry using Luminescence and Raman Spectroscopies - OPTIMISE (2023) Celle fotovoltaiche ad elevato rendimento funzionalizzate con Quantum Dots luminescenti (2020) Smart fabrics: tessuti integrati con nanocompositi piezolettrici flessibili per la produzione di energia elettrica da energia meccanica (2020) He teaches several courses including: Basis of physical chemistry (2025/2026) General and Inorganic Chemistry (2025/2026) Nanomaterials for Biotechnology and Green Chemistry (2025/2026) Luminescent Nanomaterials for theranostics (2024/2025)