Gianluca Ghigo

Gianluca Ghigo is a Tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) of Politecnico di Torino. He specializes in experimental superconductivity and high-frequency electromagnetic properties of materials, with a focus on vortex dynamics, ion irradiation effects, and electromagnetic shielding applications.

• Research areas: Experimental Superconductivity, High-Frequency Electromagnetic Properties, Material Engineering with Swift Heavy Ions
• Awards: Fellow of Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN) since 1993

His recent publications (2022-2025) highlight expertise in NbTi and MgB2 superconductors, iron-based compounds, biochar composites, and microwave characterization techniques. Key contributions include studies on irradiation effects, hybrid shielding systems, and anisotropic superconducting behavior.

• Teaching: Courses in Quantum Engineering and Physics at Politecnico di Torino (2011-2025)
• Editorial: Guest Editor for Materials (2020-), Special Issue on Unconventional Superconducting Materials

Laboratories: Analysis of Electromagnetic Properties, Microwave Characterization, Superconductivity Research, and Magneto-Optic Visualization at DISAT. Supervised PhD student: Federico Malnati (40th cycle, 2024-in progress).

• Conferences: Chairman of 15th International Workshop on High-Temperature Superconductors in High-Frequency Fields