Vittorio Penna

Professor Vittorio Penna holds the position of Full Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino. His professional journey includes roles as a researcher since 1991 and scientific coordinator for national projects like PRIN MIUR. He has been a visiting scholar at institutions such as Los Alamos National Laboratory, ICTP Trieste, and The Open University.

Education: Laurea (M.Sc. equivalent) in Physics from Torino University (1983), PhD in Physics (1989). Professional milestones include post-doctoral research grants and international collaborations. He has supervised 12 doctoral theses and contributes to teaching advanced physics courses like Quantum Mechanics and Statistical Mechanics.

Research focuses on theoretical physics of matter, including quantum phase transitions in Bose-Hubbard models, dynamics of massive vortices in superfluids, and coherent states applications. Key areas span bosonic mixtures, superconductivity, and ultra-cold atoms. His work addresses phenomena like Josephson effects, dynamical instabilities, and entanglement in mesoscopic systems.

Awards include Outstanding Referee accolades from APS (2011) and IOP (2021, 2023). He serves on editorial boards and has coordinated research networks on quantum collective phenomena and coherent fluids. His publications (119+) explore topics from vortex dynamics to quantum simulators, emphasizing interdisciplinary connections between theory and experiment.

Current roles include membership in the Doctoral Board of Physics at Politecnico di Torino and leadership in research groups like Nanophysics and Quantum Systems (DISAT). His projects often involve mesoscopic arrays, binary condensates, and topological materials, reflecting a sustained focus on cutting-edge quantum physics.