معرفی
Prof. Santina Rocchi is a Full Professor of Electronics at the University of Siena, affiliated with the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics and the Engineering School. Born in Riolunato, Italy (1952), she holds a Master Degree in Electronic Engineering (Università di Firenze, 1978) and completed a fellowship at C.C.R. Ispra (1978–1981). Her academic career includes roles as Associate Professor at Università di Siena (1993–2001), Università di Perugia (1992–1993), and Università di Firenze (1981–1992). She has been a Full Professor since 2001.
Her research focuses on electronic systems based on chemical, optical, and piezoelectric sensors, with applications in medical diagnostics, robotics, and environmental monitoring. She has pioneered work on ultrasonic sensors, gas sensors (e.g., YCoO3 perovskite for CO detection), and cryptographic hardware. Notable roles include Head of the Department of Information Engineering (2008–2012), member of the University Senate, and coordinator of EU Leonardo Project “Formamentis” (2006–2008).
Prof. Rocchi has supervised over 60 student theses and contributed to academic governance, including curriculum development (CAMPUS ONE projects) and research planning (PAR). Her work spans sensor modeling, material characterization (e.g., SnO₂ nanowires), and system reliability. She actively reviews for IEEE Transactions and chairs conference committees.
Key technical contributions include sensor-based systems for turbine debris detection, electrostatic measurement setups, and low-power sensor interfaces. Her publications address challenges in signal processing, sensor fusion, and material science.
