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Francesco Piro is an Early Stage Researcher (ESR 12) at CERN, affiliated with the STREAM project's Work Package 4 (Validation and Qualification). As a member of the ATLAS design group, his work focuses on analog and mixed-signal circuit design for monolithic CMOS sensors used in particle detectors and accelerator beam monitoring.
- Host Institution: CERN
- Education: BSc and MSc in Electronics Engineering from University of Naples Federico II (IT), Master Thesis at University of Geneva (Département de Physique Nucléaire et Corpusculaire)
His research interests center on radiation-hard electronics and semiconductor detector development, particularly for high-energy physics applications. His work bridges circuit design and sensor characterization through laboratory measurements and testbeam experiments, aiming to optimize performance while reducing costs via industrial CMOS processes.
The article he co-authored demonstrates his focus on CMOS sensor innovation for tracking particles in high-luminosity environments, with potential applications in medical imaging and digital cameras. This aligns with his broader expertise in ASIC development and device physics.
Francesco collaborates internationally at CERN and contributes to advancing pixel detector technology. His spare time activities include swimming, sailing, and spearfishing, reflecting his passion for marine environments.
