Lucia Bossoni

Lucia Bossoni is a Research Policy Advisor and Project Officer at the Department of Applied Physics and Science Education, Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e). She supports faculty research strategy and has expertise in neurodegenerative diseases, magnetic imaging, and material science. Previously, she held roles at Leiden University and Leiden University Medical Center, focusing on brain iron quantification and molecular magnetism.

Education:

• PhD in Condensed Matter Physics (CNISM-CNR, 2014)
• MSc in Physical Sciences (University of Pavia, 2010, cum laude)

Research Interests: Lucia investigates magnetic properties of the brain using MRI and magnetometry to understand neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and frontotemporal dementia. She explores molecular iron speciation in brain tissues and develops advanced imaging techniques. Her work bridges physics, materials science, and clinical neuroscience, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to health and innovation.

Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes MRI method development, ferritin structure analysis, and palladium thin film physics. Her studies highlight interdisciplinary approaches to quantify brain iron accumulation and characterize magnetic materials at atomic scales.

• Awards:
  • NWO-VENI Grant (2017)
  • NWA Idea Generator Grant (2019)
  • ZonMw Netwerksubsidie (2020)
  • Women in STEM Grant (2021)

Grants & Advising: Lucia secured multiple grants for neurodegenerative research and taught Magnetic Resonance Phenomena at Leiden University (2018–2021). She coordinates research projects and advises on institutional strategy at TU/e.

Labs/Teams: Collaborates with radiology and physics groups to advance imaging technologies, particularly in post-mortem brain studies and material interface analysis.