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Andrea Baraldi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences at the University of Parma, maintaining continuous faculty status since 1999 (Researcher) and 2006 (Associate Professor). He teaches General Physics for Management Engineering and Physics Laboratory courses across multiple undergraduate cohorts through the 2025/2026 academic year.
His academic credentials:
- Laurea in Physics with honors (1990), University of Parma
- Specialization Diploma in Materials Science and Technology with honors (1992), University of Parma
- PhD in Physics (1996), University of Parma
His research centers on experimental condensed matter physics using high-resolution Fourier transform absorption spectroscopy. Primary focus areas include semiconductor physics (III-V compounds, Ga2O3), rare-earth doped crystals for solid-state lasers, vibrational spectroscopy of hydroxyl ions in nonlinear optical materials, and scintillator development. Current work emphasizes optical characterization of gallium oxide polymorphs for UV photodetection applications.
Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate concentrated research on Ga2O3 thin films, covering doping techniques, heterojunction photodiode design, aerosol-jet printing integration, and Raman-based structural analysis for next-generation UV-C detection systems.
His achievements include an Italian patent for rare-earth doped sol-gel scintillator glasses, with no additional prizes or fellowships specified in the documentation.
As an academic advisor, he serves as tutor and reference faculty for the Physics Bachelor's program while maintaining consistent teaching duties since 2013/2014. His research involves university-supported laboratory work without mention of external grants.
Experimental activities are conducted at the University of Parma's Science and Technology Campus in the Physics Building, utilizing specialized equipment for molecular beam epitaxy and optical spectroscopy of crystalline and glassy materials.
