Massimo Cazzanelli

Massimo Cazzanelli is a highly experienced researcher at the University of Trento, currently serving as a Tecnologo EP2 (Researcher with High Professionalism) in the Department of Industrial Engineering since February 2023. He has been affiliated with the University of Trento since 1995, previously working in the Department of Physics where he held progressively senior research positions. His academic background includes a Master's Degree in Physics from the University of Trento (1996), a Master of Science in Physics from Trinity College-University of Dublin (1998), and a PhD in Physics (2003).

Dr. Cazzanelli's research focuses on optical characterization of functionalized nanomaterials, experimental nonlinear and quantum photonics, and silicon optical and radiation sensors. His work spans from fundamental research on silicon nanocrystals to practical applications in quantum sensing, optical sensors, and flexible electronics. He has published over 70 scientific articles with an h-index of 28 (ISI WEB of Science) and 31 (Google Scholar), accumulating nearly 3000 citations.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on nanodiamond synthesis and applications, particularly for quantum sensing, as well as work on silicon-based radiation sensors and hydrothermal carbonization processes. This reflects his transition from pure silicon photonics to a broader range of nanomaterials and sensing applications.

• Graduate Student Award for best paper at E-MRS symposium (1998)

Dr. Cazzanelli has served as a teaching assistant for multiple physics courses across various degree programs from 2005 to 2023, demonstrating his commitment to academic education. He has also been actively involved in the scientific community as a Review Editor for Frontiers in Physics, Editorial Board Member for Micromachines, and Guest Editor for several journals. His extensive peer review activities for numerous prestigious journals highlight his standing in the research community.

His current research at the Laboratory of Electronics, Microsystems and Quantum Photonics focuses on advanced optical characterization techniques and development of novel sensing platforms using nanomaterials, particularly nanodiamonds and silicon-based structures.