Riccardo Zamboni

Riccardo Zamboni serves as an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Engineering, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano since March 2025, specializing in microfluidic and optofluidic systems. His research integrates photonics with fluid dynamics for lab-on-a-chip applications.

Education

• Ph.D. in Physics, University of Padua (Doctor Europaeus certified)

Research Focus

Dr. Zamboni investigates light-driven phenomena in microfluidic environments, with particular emphasis on optofluidic actuation, droplet manipulation via light-induced virtual electrodes, and thin-film material interactions. His work bridges photonics, microengineering, and surface science to develop advanced lab-on-a-chip platforms.

Scientific Recognition

• Doctor Europaeus certification for doctoral studies
• DFG Walter Benjamin Position (2023) for independent research

Research Initiatives

He leads the DFG-funded project "Microfluidic Droplet dynamics Actuated by Light-Induced Virtual Electrodes (µDrop ALIVE)", previously conducting postdoctoral research in the Nonlinear Photonics group at the University of Münster (2020-2022). At Bozen-Bolzano, he establishes experimental capabilities in optofluidics while teaching core physics courses across engineering disciplines.

Academic Engagement

Teaches Physics I for Electronic and Information Engineering, Physics 1 for Industrial Mechanical Engineering, and Fundamentals of Physics for Sustainable Agriculture programs, demonstrating cross-disciplinary educational commitment.