Maura Sassetti

Maura Sassetti is a Full Professor at the University of Genoa's Department of Physics (DIFI), specializing in theoretical physics with a focus on quantum systems. Her research addresses nano-electromechanical systems, topological insulators, Wigner molecules, and quantum battery technologies. She coordinates the Theoretical Physics of Matter group, integrating mathematical methods for modeling quantum phenomena.

Her academic responsibilities include teaching advanced courses such as Elements and Applications of Modern Physics, Physics of Matter 2, and Quantum Theory of Electronic and Photonic Systems in the Mathematics and Physics master's programs. She advises master's and PhD students in theoretical physics.

Research trends in her 2023-2025 publications emphasize quantum thermodynamics (e.g., cyclic solid-state quantum batteries, hybrid thermal machines) and topological materials (e.g., Majorana bound states in Haldane nanoribbons). She explores quantum phase transitions, edge state dynamics, and energy transfer mechanisms in topologically nontrivial systems.

Current projects include developing quantum hardware simulations for solid-state systems and investigating dissipation effects in quantum thermal machines. Her work bridges fundamental physics with applications in quantum technologies and nanoelectronics.