Maurizio Canepa

Maurizio Canepa is a Full Professor at the University of Genoa's Department of Experimental Physics of Matter and Applications. His research focuses on advanced materials for gravitational wave detectors, nanoscale systems, and optoelectronic technologies. He leads the OptMatLab research group and contributes to the Virgo Collaboration, working on improving optical coatings and analyzing gravitational wave data.

Key research areas include: optical coatings for cryogenic environments, plasmonic nanostructures, and hybrid transparent conductive oxides. His work bridges fundamental physics with applied nanotechnology, addressing challenges in material characterization and device optimization.

Recent publications highlight advancements in spectroscopic ellipsometry for real-time coating analysis, gravitational wave transient detection, and fabrication of 2D material-based sensors. His contributions to the GWTC-3 and GWTC-2.1 catalogs demonstrate expertise in large-scale astrophysical data analysis.

Teaching responsibilities include courses on Solid State Physics and General Physics, emphasizing experimental methods and modern materials science. The OptMatLab group collaborates across disciplines to develop novel functional materials for photonics and energy applications.