Riccardo Maggiora

Riccardo Maggiora is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) within the College of Electronic, Telecommunications and Physics Engineering at Politecnico di Torino. He holds a position under academic regulation L. 240 and is actively involved in teaching and research activities through the 2025/26 academic year.

His research focuses on antenna measurements, radar imaging, synthetic aperture radar, and electromagnetic fields. His work spans radar system design and prototyping, real-time locating systems, and low-cost space systems. He leads the Applied Electromagnetics and Nanosatellites research groups and is associated with the 4C Polito Space S.p.A. laboratory. His expertise in high-frequency technology and signal processing aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure) and 11 (Sustainable cities and communities).

His recent publications demonstrate expertise in automotive radar systems operating at 77 GHz, binary-phase versus frequency-modulated radar technologies, and applications in vehicle safety systems. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetic concepts with practical engineering implementations across multiple domains including automotive, telecommunications, and fusion energy research.

• SUNIFIX STEM (2022-2023): Development of Climate Neutral Nitrogen Factor Reactor
• LIFE STOPVESPA (2015-2019): Environmental monitoring project
• VESPA VELUTINA (2014): System for identification and control of Vespa velutina nests
• SRT_LOCUPS (2011-2013): Ultra Precise and Secure Real-Time Localization System

He supervises PhD students including Simone Porporato, Francesco Biletta, and Mattia Caffa, focusing on antennas, electromagnetic devices, propagation, radars, and radio frequency/microwave electronics. His teaching portfolio includes Radar and Remote Sensing, Applied Communication Systems and IoT, and Guiding Electromagnetic Systems across multiple academic years through 2025/26. His laboratory work involves advanced antenna measurement facilities and radar prototyping with diverse applications from automotive safety to environmental monitoring.