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Massimo Zucchetti is a Full Professor at Politecnico di Torino, Department of Energy (DENERG), where he has been teaching Radiation Protection and Nuclear Power Plants. He maintains a significant international presence as a Research Affiliate at the Plasma Science and Fusion Center at MIT, a position he has held since 2005. His academic journey began at Politecnico di Torino, where he graduated in Nuclear Engineering in 1986 and completed his PhD in Energetica between 1986-1990. He progressed through the academic ranks at Politecnico di Torino from Associate Professor (1998-2002) to Full Professor (2002-present), with prior research experience at the European Commission Joint Research Centre. Zucchetti's research spans nuclear fusion engineering, radioactive waste management, and energy policy. His work focuses particularly on controlled thermonuclear fusion, nuclear safety, and radioactive waste management, with emphasis on tritium transport in fusion reactors, safety analysis of fusion power plants, and environmental impact assessment. He has led multiple significant research projects including TITANS (Tritium Impact and Transfer in Advanced Nuclear reactorS, 2022-2025), components for ITER (2008-2010), and innovative materials for fusion reactors (2004-2006). As coordinator of the IEA Program on Environmental, Safety and Economic Aspects of Fusion Power, he plays a key role in international fusion research collaboration. His recent publications show a clear trend toward practical applications of fusion technology, particularly in the ARC (Affordable Robust Compact) reactor design. These works emphasize neutronics, thermal-hydraulics, tritium management, and safety analysis for compact fusion systems. His research demonstrates increasing focus on making fusion energy more commercially viable through innovative engineering solutions while maintaining rigorous safety standards. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects nuclear engineering with environmental science and energy policy. Fellow of Plasma Science and Fusion Center, MIT (2015-present) Research Affiliate Fellow at Laboratory for Nuclear Science, MIT (2005-2015) Nomination for 2015 Nobel Prize in Physics for research on advanced fuel nuclear fusion Editor-in-Chief of multiple journals including International Journal of Ecosystems and Ecology Science and Journal of International Environmental Application & Science Zucchetti actively mentors PhD students in the Energetica program at Politecnico di Torino, with current advisees working on topics ranging from multiphysics modeling in ARC-class reactors to innovative materials for next-generation nuclear reactors. He coordinates significant research grants from competitive funding programs including EURATOM and PRIN. His laboratory work focuses on fusion reactor components, particularly breeding blankets and tritium management systems. The TESIN research group within DENERG serves as his primary research team, working on thermal-hydraulic analysis, neutronics, and safety assessments for advanced nuclear systems.

• Nuclear Fusion
• Controlled Thermonuclear Fusion
• Radioactive Waste Management
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Andrea Missaglia is a Researcher with expertise in nuclear engineering and thermal-hydraulics, focusing on small modular reactors (SMRs), passive safety systems, and radiation therapy technologies. Their work integrates experimental validation, computational modeling (CFD/system codes), and photonuclear reactions for nuclear waste management. Collaborations include ANSALDO NUCLEARE and Thales Alenia Space under the Italian Recovery and Resilience Plan (PNRR). Research activities span from 2013-2018 as a Research Assistant at NRGroup, focusing on submerged SMRs and Euratom proposals, to their current R&D role (2022–present) addressing SMR thermal-hydraulics and safety. Missaglia co-supervised 4 Industrial PhD fellowships (2022) requiring 6 months abroad in European R&D centers. Key technical areas include SMR safety analysis, DYNASTY facility modeling, parametric dynamic mode decomposition, and prompt gamma imaging for carbon ion therapy. Their publications (2021–2025) highlight interdisciplinary work blending nuclear engineering with medical physics and computational methods. No scientific awards are listed, but their contributions to SMR validation and photonuclear research demonstrate significant technical impact. Missaglia’s advising role in PNRR-funded fellowships reflects ongoing engagement with future nuclear energy professionals.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Thermal-Hydraulics
• Small Modular Reactors (SMRs)
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Vincenzo Maria Sglavo is a Full Professor of Materials Science and Technology at the Department of Industrial Engineering , University of Trento , Italy. He coordinates the Doctoral Program in Industrial Innovation (M.D. 45/2013) and has held academic appointments at The Pennsylvania State University (Postdoctoral Fellow, 1993-1994) and as Adjunct Professor there (2001). His career spans over three decades, including roles as Assistant Professor (1989-1999) and Associate Professor (1999-2018) at the University of Trento. Education: Master’s in Materials Engineering (cum laude), University of Trento (1988) Research Interests focus on glasses and ceramics , with expertise in fatigue and fracture mechanics , chemical strengthening , high-strength ceramics , flash and cold sintering , solid oxide fuel cells (SOFC/SOEC), and 3D printing of inorganics . His work bridges fundamental material behavior and industrial applications, particularly in energy, construction, and biomedical fields. Recent publications highlight innovations in ultrafast high-temperature sintering for ceramics, 3D-printed alumina , alkali-activated limestone for construction, and plasma-assisted ammonia synthesis . He explores entropy-stabilized composites, glass joining techniques, and iron speciation effects in aluminosilicates. Scientific Awards include the AIMAT Prize (1996) AIAS Prize (2000) Outstanding Reviewer Award, Scripta Materialia (2019) Pfeil Award (2022) Nanomaterials 2023 Best Paper (Second Award) Fellow, European Ceramic Society (2023) Advising and Grants: He has advised 34 PhD students and over 100 Master’s theses , managing 50+ research projects funded by NATO, the EU, MUR, and private companies. His editorial roles include Associate Editor for the Journal of the American Ceramic Society and Frontiers in Ceramics . Labs and Teams: He collaborates with institutions like the Joint Research Centre (EC) , Universidade de San Carlos , and Instituto de Cerámica y Vidrio . His work integrates academic research with industrial consultancy, addressing technical challenges in ceramics, glass, and sustainable materials.

• Materials Science
• Ceramics
• Glasses
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Antonio Froio is an Associate Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) at Politecnico di Torino. His academic career focuses on Industrial and Information Engineering (Area 0009), particularly in Nuclear Power Plants (IIND-07/D). He is an active member of the American Nuclear Society (2021-), Nuclear and Reason Committee (2021-), and Italian Nuclear Association (2020-). Research Interests: Antonio's work centers on breeding blankets , controlled thermonuclear fusion , and thermal-hydraulic analysis . He applies computational engineering (ERC PE8_4) to advance affordable and clean energy (SDG 7). His research includes Design of tritium extraction systems CFD co-simulation for nuclear plants Multiphysics modeling of fusion reactors Uncertainty quantification in nuclear data Recent Publications: His academic output spans thermal-hydraulic assessments, limiter system designs, and computational tools for fusion reactors. Notable contributions include work on EU DEMO systems, PbLi loops, and transient accident simulations. Scientific Awards: Effective member - American Nuclear Society (2021-) Effective member - Nuclear and Reason Committee (2021-) Effective member - Italian Nuclear Association (2020-) Teaching and Supervision: Antonio teaches Computational heat and mass transfer , Monte Carlo methods , and Nuclear fusion reactor engineering courses. He supervises PhD students in the NEMO Research Group including Mauro Spro', Antonio Zurzolo, Marco Caravello, Fabrizio Lisanti, and Alex Aimetta.

• Breeding blankets
• Controlled thermonuclear fusion
• Thermal-hydraulic analysis
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Raffaella Testoni is an Associate Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) within Politecnico di Torino. She serves as a member of the College of Electrical and Energy Engineering and contributes to teaching in both PhD and Master's programs. Research interests: Nuclear energy and engineering, nuclear fusion, radioactive waste management Key skills: Energy processes engineering (ERC PE8_6), climate action (SDG 13), clean energy (SDG 7) Her recent publications focus on ARC-class fusion reactor design, including neutron activation studies, thermal modeling, and safety assessments. She leads commercial research contracts with NewCleo SpA and collaborates on international projects like the Inter-University Center for Peace Studies (CISP). PhD students under her supervision include Gabriele Iob (multiphysics modeling), Danilo Caterino, Serena Crobu, Alessandro Morandi, Antonio Zurzolo, Davide Pettinari, Gabriele Ferrero, Ciro Alberghi (MHD and tritium transport), and Samuele Meschini (tokamak safety assessment).

• Nuclear Energy and Engineering
• Nuclear Fusion
• Radioactive Wastes
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Laura Savoldi is a Full Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) at the Polytechnic of Turin, Italy. Her research spans nuclear fusion, superconducting magnets, and energy systems optimization. Research Groups: MAHTEP, SOLAR, THEAM Scientific Affiliations: American Society of Mechanical Engineering (ASME) member (2018-), Associate Editor for Energies (2020-) Her research interests include: Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) for heat transfer enhancement Numerical modeling of two-phase flows Superconducting cables for nuclear fusion Energy planning with multi-objective optimization Cryogenics and hydrogen energy systems Radioactive waste immobilization via geopolymer Article trends show focus on fusion reactor components, renewable energy systems (particularly solar thermal), and critical resource analysis for sustainable energy transitions. Her scientific awards include ASME membership and editorial roles. She supervises 22 PhD students in energy, nuclear, and environmental fields.

• Computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
• Computational modeling
• Concentrated solar power
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Thibault CHARPENTIER is a Researcher at the Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission (CEA) , affiliated with the Nanosciences and Innovation for Materials, Biomedicine, and Energy (NIMBE) division and the Structure and Dynamics by Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Laboratory (LSDRM) . He has held this position since 1998 and was promoted to CEA Research Director in 2018. Education : Ph.D. (1995-1998) from Université d’Orsay (Paris XI) with a dissertation on High-Resolution NMR of Quadrupolar Nuclei in Solids Master 2 in Quantum Physics (1993-1994) from Paris VI / ENS Ulm ESPCI Paris (1990-1994) Research : Specializes in Solid-State NMR of Glasses , DFT Computation in NMR , and Molecular Dynamics simulations of glasses , particularly for Nuclear Waste Materials Studies and Tritium MAS NMR . Pioneered the first MAS NMR experiments on radioactive glasses and developed the fpNMR tool for NMR data processing. Scientific Awards : Louis Armand Prize, Académie des Sciences (1999) Affiliations : Staff Member of GERM (2005-2011) Active in CECAM tutorials (e.g., Calculation of Solid-State NMR Parameters Using the GIPAW Method , 2009)

• Solid State NMR of Glasses
• DFT Computation in NMR
• Molecular Dynamics Simulations of Glasses
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Andrea Di Ronco is affiliated with Politecnico di Milano's NRGroup as a Researcher, focusing on nuclear fuel modeling, Generation IV reactors, and multiphysics simulation. His R&D activities span from 2020 to present, emphasizing fuel performance codes, molten salt fast reactor (MSFR) dynamics, and code validation. He holds a PhD (2018) and MSc (2016) in Nuclear Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, with theses on fuel pin performance and MSFR system design. His research interests include thermal-mechanical behavior of nuclear fuels, gaseous/solid fission products transport, and control-oriented modeling of nuclear reactors. He contributes to projects like SAMOFAR, addressing reactor safety, multiphysics coupling, and validation methodologies for advanced reactor concepts. His work involves collaboration on the IFMIF-DONES project, focusing on validation activities and remote handling systems. Notable contributions include developing OpenFOAM solvers for fission product transport and applying Kalman filters for radioactive source-term estimation during accidents. Di Ronco has co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles since 2016, with a focus on MSFR energy systems, heat exchanger design, and stability analysis using dynamic mode decomposition. He currently leads R&D initiatives in reactor dynamics, code validation, and nuclear fuel behavior under transient conditions.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Generation IV Reactors
• Nuclear Fuel Modeling
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Prof. Marco Ricotti is a Professor at Politecnico di Milano specializing in nuclear engineering with core expertise in Thermal Fluid Dynamics (modelling & experimental), Passive Safety Systems, and Economics of Nuclear Energy. His research directly impacts Small Modular Reactor (SMR) development, nuclear safety validation, and decommissioning technologies. As a key contributor to the Consorzio Interuniversitario per la Ricerca TEcnologica Nucleare (CIRTEN), he supports the Italian National Repository of radioactive waste and participates in European initiatives like the TANDEM Euratom project. Ricotti's research program bridges fundamental thermal-hydraulic phenomena with practical nuclear applications. His work on passive safety systems includes experimental validation of decay heat removal mechanisms and two-phase flow behavior in compact heat exchangers. Economic analyses of SMRs, lead fast reactors, and hybrid energy systems form another critical pillar, addressing cost competitiveness and grid integration challenges. Recent efforts increasingly focus on nuclear decommissioning techniques for graphite-moderated reactors and space nuclear applications. Analysis of Ricotti's 2024-2025 publications reveals concentrated SMR research across three interconnected domains: thermal-hydraulic safety validation (35% of output), economic viability studies (30%), and innovative applications like space reactors and decommissioning technologies (35%). His work consistently emphasizes experimental verification of passive safety systems while exploring synergies between nuclear and renewable energy in multipurpose systems for decarbonization. No scientific awards were documented in the source material. Information regarding student advising or specific research grants was not provided in available records. Ricotti actively contributes to CIRTEN's mission supporting Italy's radioactive waste repository Technology Park, with emphasis on graphite decommissioning and thermal-hydraulic testing. His leadership in the TANDEM Euratom project shapes European SMR licensing frameworks, while collaborations with SIET laboratory advance suppression pool safety validation. Current efforts also integrate nuclear systems with phase-change materials for district heating and seawater desalination applications.

• Thermal Fluid Dynamics
• Passive Safety Systems
• Economics of Nuclear Energy
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Sebastiano Foti is a Full Professor of Geotechnical Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he also serves as Vice-Rector for Teaching and Head of the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering (DISEG). He is a member of the Academic Senate and the University Committee for Research, Technology Transfer, and Services to the Territory, and contributes to the SISCON Interdepartmental Center for Infrastructure Safety. His academic and administrative leadership underscores his central role in Italian civil engineering education and research. Research Interests: Geotechnical earthquake engineering and seismic risk assessment Soil-structure interaction and dynamic behavior of bridges Surface wave methods for seismic site characterization Hydrogen and energy storage in geological formations Soil liquefaction and foundation scour His recent publications emphasize advancements in non-invasive geophysical methods, particularly surface wave analysis, with strong applications in seismic hazard mitigation and infrastructure resilience. The research spans theoretical modeling, experimental validation, and practical implementation in urban and environmental planning. Scientific Awards: Bishop Medal 2003, British Institution of Civil Engineers Honorable Mention, Best Paper in GEOPHYSICS, SEG (2011) 2018 Outstanding Paper Award, Earthquake Spectra (EERI) Foti actively supervises PhD students and leads major research initiatives, including PNRR-funded projects such as DREAM and RETURN, focusing on resilient infrastructure and multi-risk science. He has also led commercial and public-sector collaborations with entities like ANDRA, Unicredit, and the Italian Civil Protection Department, demonstrating strong industry and policy engagement. His advisory role extends to national and international institutions, including service as a Visiting Professor at Nagoya University. Laboratories and Research Teams: He leads research within DISEG, particularly in geotechnical earthquake engineering, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams on projects involving seismic safety, energy storage, and sustainable urban development.

• Geotechnical earthquake engineering
• Geotechnical engineering
• Hydrogen storage
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Prof. Stefano Lorenzi is a Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at the University of Pavia, specializing in advanced nuclear systems. His core research focuses on thermal-fluid dynamics, molten salt reactors (MSRs), small modular reactors (SMRs), and computational methods for reactor safety and economics. He leads projects like TANDEM and ELSMOR, addressing SMR integration into hybrid energy systems and European licensing frameworks. His work includes multiphysics modeling of MSR fission products, stability analysis of natural circulation loops, and neutronics simulations using OpenFOAM and Monte Carlo methods. Key contributions span reactor dynamics, control systems, and validation of open-source nuclear codes. Prof. Lorenzi's recent studies emphasize SMR economics, safety features of in-core bubbling systems, and hybrid data assimilation for reactor analysis. He collaborates with institutions like LENA (Laboratory of Energy Engineering) and contributes to international projects such as SAMOSAFER and the MYRRHA test facility.

• Nuclear Engineering
• Thermal Fluid Dynamics
• Molten Salt Reactors
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