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Luca Lutterotti is an Associate Professor at the University of Trento , Department of Industrial Engineering, specializing in material characterization techniques. His expertise spans X-ray diffraction (XRD) , X-ray fluorescence (XRF) , and electron diffraction , with a focus on nanomaterials , functional materials , and crystallographic texture . He developed the widely used MAUD software for Rietveld refinement and texture analysis, with over 30 daily downloads since 2000. Education : Laurea in Materials Engineering (1988, University of Trento, Italy), HDR in Fundamental Sciences (2010, Université de Caen-Basse Normandie) His research interests include micromechanics , residual stress analysis , quantitative phase analysis , and archeometry . He has led international projects like EIT Raw Materials Paired-X (2018-2021) and coordinated the SOLSA H2020 project (2016-2020), which introduced automated core analysis systems for mining. His work has secured €1.5 million in European funding. Recent publications emphasize combined XRD-XRF methodologies , neutron diffraction , and automated material analysis , particularly in mining and recycling. Key tools include MILK (Python interface for MAUD) and advanced detectors for portable systems. Scientific Awards : HDR (2010), Chaire of Excellence (2012-2014) He has held visiting positions at UC Berkeley , Université du Maine , and JAEA (Japan Atomic Energy Agency) , contributing to global collaborations in material science and mining technologies.

• Ceramics
• Coatings
• Crystallographic Texture
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Amelia Carolina Sparavigna is a Tenured Assistant Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino . Her research spans image processing , liquid crystal physics , and thermal conductivity in solids, with interdisciplinary applications in archaeology , cultural heritage protection , and environmental studies . She leads the Image Processing for Physics and Environmental Studies research unit, applying fractional calculus and variational methods to satellite imagery analysis. Research Themes : Mesophase transitions in liquid crystals, entropy-based image analysis, thermal modeling for energy/environmental applications (phase change materials, solar radiation simulation), and satellite archaeology (geoglyphs, desert kites, ancient settlements). Academic Contributions : Over 15 years of publications on thermal conductivity of diamond, nematic-smectic phase transitions, and electromagnetic shielding textiles. Recent work focuses on κ-statistics for epidemiology and entropy in image analysis. Labs & Collaborations : Member of the Institute of Fundamental Physics and Materials for Nanotechnology and Generalized Statistical Mechanics of Complex Systems research group at DISAT. Teaching : Delivers Fisica II (Physics II) for Computer Engineering at Politecnico di Torino.

• Image Processing
• Liquid Crystals
• Solid State Physics
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Valeria Braccini is a Senior Researcher at the Institute for Superconductors, Oxides and Other Innovative Materials and Devices (SPIN) under the Italian National Research Council (CNR) . She earned her PhD in Physics (2003) and Laurea in Physics (1999) from the University of Genova , focusing on superconducting materials. Education: PhD in Physics (2003), University of Genova Laurea in Physics (1999), University of Genova Her research interests center on superconducting materials for high-field applications, particularly MgB 2 , Fe(Se,Te) , and REBCO coated conductors . She specializes in thin film deposition via Pulsed Laser Ablation , flux pinning mechanisms , and transport property characterization in high magnetic fields. The 15 most recent articles highlight her work on Fe(Se,Te) thin films for low-cost coated conductors, proton irradiation effects on critical currents, buffer layer engineering , and vortex dynamics in layered superconductors. Her publications span journals like IEEE Transactions on Applied Superconductivity , Superconductor Science and Technology , and Scientific Reports . Braccini holds leadership roles in national and international projects , including PI for the PRIN 2022TZ8R7C project on grain boundary investigation in high-Tc wires and coordination of CNR-SPIN units in collaborations with Eni SpA and CERN's FCC study. She serves on editorial boards, program committees, and has organized key conferences like the Applied Superconductivity Conference (ASC) and European Conference on Applied Superconductivity (EUCAS). She contributes to higher education as a contract instructor for the 'Superconductivity' course (Master in Physics, University of Genova) and teaches 'Applied Superconductivity' in the PhD School in Physics. She has supervised multiple PhD and master's theses in Physics and Material Science and acted as an external examiner for a PhD in Engineering Sciences at the University of Southampton.

• Superconducting materials
• Iron-based superconductors
• MgB2 (Magnesium Diboride)
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Angela Cusanno is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management of Politecnico di Bari, Italy. Her research focuses on manufacturing technology and systems, particularly advanced metal forming processes and biomedical prostheses development. Research Areas: Manufacturing Technology Biomedical Engineering Materials Science Metal Forming Processes Surface Coatings Sustainable Manufacturing Scientific Contributions: Recent work includes 2025 studies on laser-assisted forming, magnesium alloy biocompatibility, and superplastic titanium processing. Earlier research in 2023-2024 explored hydroforming with magnetorheological fluids, metamodeling for component recycling, and laser treatments for metal alloys.

• Manufacturing Technology and Systems
• Biomedical Engineering
• Materials Science
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Carlo Ferdeghini is a Researcher at the SPIN-CNR (Institute for Superconductivity and New Magnetic Technologies) in Genova, Italy. His current position is Dirigente di Ricerca in quiescenza (Research Director on leave), indicating active affiliation with reduced engagement. He holds a Laurea in Physics (1980) from the University of Genova and has held roles such as Director of SPIN-CNR (2012–2021), Coordinator of the Materiali magnetici e superconduttori project, and member of international organizations like the International Cryogenic Engineering Committee (ICEC) and the European Society for Applied Superconductivity (ESAS). His research focuses on low-temperature physics and superconductivity, particularly in material development for superconducting applications, including high-temperature superconductors (HTS), MgB₂, and iron-based superconductors. He pioneered the development of Columbus Superconductors, a CNR spin-off now part of ASG, specializing in MgB₂ wires. Recent work includes thin-film deposition, proton-irradiation effects on superconductors, and contributions to the Future Circular Collider (FCC) project at CERN. Ferdeghini has supervised numerous theses at the University of Genova and is involved in grants and international collaborations. His awards, though not explicitly listed, are implied through his leadership roles in high-profile projects and editorial activities. He remains active in superconductivity research, with over 270 publications and an h-index of 38.

• Superconductivity
• Condensed Matter Physics
• Material Science
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Alessandro Leveratto is a Contract Professor at the University of Genova's Department of Materials Science. His research focuses on superconductivity, advanced materials engineering, and experimental methods for assessing superconductor properties. He has contributed to studies involving Nb3Sn wires, Tl-1223 synthesis, and Fe-based superconductors. Teaching responsibilities include FISICA DEI MATERIALI CON LABORATORIO (2° MODULO) for the Materials Science Degree Program. His work often addresses critical current measurements, material degradation under deformation, and applications in high-energy physics infrastructure like the Future Circular Collider. Recent publications (2020–2025) highlight experimental setups for superconducting material analysis and numerical modeling of material behavior. No scientific awards are explicitly listed in the provided data.

• Superconductivity
• Materials Engineering
• Condensed Matter Physics
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Stefano Frabboni is a Full Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) within the Department of Physical, Computer and Mathematical Sciences. His academic career focuses on experimental physics, particularly in electron microscopy and material science. He teaches courses such as General Physics III , The Profession of Physicist , and Physics Laboratory I , emphasizing mechanical and electromagnetic wave phenomena, data analysis, and laboratory techniques. His research interests span Electron Microscopy , Materials Science , and Quantum Physics , with a strong emphasis on Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) applications in electron beam shaping and magnetic field analysis. He has contributed extensively to High Entropy Alloys , Computational Ghost Imaging , and Nanoscale Magnetic Spectroscopy . The articles reflect a focus on electron beam manipulation , phase shifts in materials , and high-resolution imaging techniques . Recent article trends include optimizing substrate bias voltage in HEA films , Mo content effects on coatings , enhancing TEM resolution via computational methods , and fabricating 3D nanoarchitectures with direct-write approaches. Sub-fields covered in his work are electron vortex generation , quantum state discrimination , OAM sorting , plasmonic excitation analysis , and defect characterization in semiconductors .

• Electron Microscopy
• Materials Science
• Physics of Matter
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