جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Cancer Biology
• Molecular Biology
• Transcription Factors
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Paola Falletta is a Fixed-term Researcher at San Raffaele University, specializing in Human Anatomy (BIO/16) within the College of Medicine. Her research focuses on cancer biology, particularly melanoma progression mechanisms, transcription factor regulation, and metabolic reprogramming. Academic Rank: Researcher Department: Human Anatomy Key Research Areas: Phenotypic Plasticity, Autophagy, DNA Damage Repair Her work investigates how melanoma cells adapt metabolically and transcriptionally to environmental stresses, with significant publications in Nature Communications , Genes & Development , and Pigment Cell & Melanoma Research . Recent studies highlight MITF's role in fatty acid regulation, BRN2-mediated DNA repair, and chromatin organization's impact on nuclear factor dynamics. Publications (2014-2023) demonstrate sustained expertise in melanoma biology, stress response pathways, and organelle-specific protein regulation. She teaches multiple anatomy courses for medical and health informatics programs. Contact: falletta.paola@hsr.it | falletta.paola@unisr.it

Filippomaria Pontaniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Classical Philology
• Greek Literature
• Latin Literature
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Filippomaria Pontani is a Full Professor of Greek and Latin Philology at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she serves on the Board of Directors. Her academic work spans classical philology, Byzantine studies, and the reception of ancient texts in later periods, with particular expertise in Homeric scholarship and textual criticism. Her research interests focus on Greek literature from antiquity to the modern period, Byzantine scholarship, and the transmission of classical texts. Pontani has made significant contributions to the understanding of Homeric scholia, Byzantine philological practices, and the Hellenistic poetic tradition. Her work often bridges philological precision with broader cultural analysis, examining how ancient texts were received and transformed across historical periods. Pontani's recent publications demonstrate continued scholarly productivity across multiple formats including journal articles, book translations, critical editions, and edited volumes. Her work spans diverse topics from ancient epigrams to modern Greek poetry, with particular attention to the intersections between classical texts and later cultural contexts. She has been especially active in publishing on Byzantine scholarship, Homeric reception, and modern Greek literary figures like Cavafy. As an educator, Pontani teaches courses on classical culture, classical philology, and the history of the classical tradition at both undergraduate and graduate levels. Her teaching spans multiple degree programs including Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage, Letters, and Ancient Sciences: Archaeology, Literature and History.

• Information Processing Systems
• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Edge Computing
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marcello Pietri is a Researcher (td art. 24 c. 3 lett. A) and Contract Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Methods (DISMI) at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His work focuses on Information Processing Systems, with expertise in IoT, Edge Computing, and Digital Twins. He teaches courses like 'Sistemi Informativi' (Information Systems) for the Engineering Management program, emphasizing database design, SQL, and web application development with Python. His research explores advanced topics including Digital Twin integration in Industry 5.0, Fluid Computing in IoT ecosystems, and Smart City data fusion using 5G MEC architectures. He collaborates with institutions like the DIPI Lab (Distributed and Pervasive Intelligence Group), contributing to projects on telecom security, energy forecasting, and human-centric manufacturing systems. Recent publications highlight innovations in operator digital twins for workplace well-being, distributed data mesh models for IoT-edge-cloud systems, and adaptive monitoring algorithms for large-scale cloud environments. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations, addressing challenges in scalability, real-time data processing, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Fabio Ruggieroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robotics
• Control Systems
• Aerial Manipulation
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Fabio Ruggiero serves as Associate Professor of Control and Robotics at the University of Naples Federico II, where he leads the Dynamic Manipulation and Legged Robotics (DynLeg) research topic within the PRISMA Lab. He holds significant leadership positions including Chair of the IEEE Italy RAS Chapter and Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Robotics. His research has secured over 1.2M EUR in European/Italian project funding, most recently for the COWBOT project. Professor Ruggiero's research spans multiple cutting-edge robotics domains with particular expertise in model-based control design for robotic systems. His work focuses on dexterous manipulation techniques (both prehensile and nonprehensile), aerial robotics including UAV manipulation and failure recovery, and legged locomotion for both biped and quadruped platforms. His research integrates advanced control theory with practical implementation challenges in dynamic environments. His publication record demonstrates consistent contributions across robotics subfields, with recent work emphasizing aerial manipulation capabilities, dynamic grasping techniques, and legged locomotion control. The research shows progression from fundamental control algorithms toward increasingly complex real-world applications, particularly in unstructured environments requiring adaptive behaviors. As an active member of the robotics community, Professor Ruggiero contributes through editorial work with IEEE Transactions on Robotics and leadership of the IEEE Italy RAS Chapter, helping to shape the direction of robotics research both nationally and internationally. His teaching responsibilities include thesis supervision across multiple robotics domains, with students working on projects related to UAV control, manipulation techniques, and legged locomotion. The research group maintains strong connections with international collaborators and industry partners, facilitating technology transfer and practical applications of theoretical advances. The PRISMA Lab, where Professor Ruggiero conducts his research, serves as a hub for robotics innovation in Southern Italy, featuring specialized facilities for aerial robotics, manipulation research, and legged locomotion studies. The lab supports multiple research lines that intersect through shared control methodologies while addressing domain-specific challenges.

• Chemical Engineering
• Pharmaceutical Processing
• Catalytic Combustion
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antonello Barresi is a Full Professor of Transport phenomena at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), Politecnico di Torino. He leads the Process development and design course and serves on the PhD board for Chemical Engineering. His research focuses on drying, combustion processes, and pharmaceutical freeze-drying optimization. He has authored over 300 papers and holds patents for freeze-drying monitoring systems. His awards include the AFSIA Award (2018) and Arun S. Mujumdar Medal (2021). Roles: Full Professor, PhD Program Member, Course Coordinator Research Interests: Pharmaceutical Freeze-Drying, Catalytic Combustion, Process Scale-Up, Nanotechnology Key Projects: Multi-hazard industrial infrastructure vulnerability modeling, SMART VIAL freeze-drying monitoring Labs: Lyophilization Lab, Molecular Engineering Lab (MolE), Process System Engineering Recent work includes multi-risk vulnerability frameworks for industrial systems and advancements in freeze-drying process analytical technology (PAT). He actively contributes to editorial boards like Pharmaceutics and Drying Technology.

• Sustainability of transport infrastructures
• Environmental impacts of pavements
• Eco-friendly materials
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lucia Tsantilis serves as an Associate Professor at the Department of Environment, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) at Polytechnic University of Turin, where she also acts as Deputy Coordinator of the College of Civil and Building Engineering and is a member of the SISCON Interdepartmental Center for Safety of Infrastructures and Constructions. Her academic career focuses on sustainable transport infrastructure with emphasis on environmental impacts of pavements and development of eco-friendly materials. Dr. Tsantilis's research spans multiple areas of sustainable infrastructure, particularly focusing on assessment of environmental impacts of pavements, development of high-performance eco-friendly materials containing waste-derived additives, rheology of bituminous and non-petroleum binders, and self-healing properties of construction materials. Her work addresses critical challenges in climate change adaptation and mitigation within transportation infrastructure, aligning with UN Sustainable Development Goals 9, 11, and 13. Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on sustainability metrics for road infrastructure, life cycle assessment methodologies, and innovative material solutions. The research trajectory shows increasing integration of environmental impact analysis with material science, particularly in developing sustainable alternatives for traditional asphalt materials and improving understanding of self-healing mechanisms in construction materials. Dr. Tsantilis actively supervises multiple PhD students including Davide Cimenti, Mattia Di Sessa, Aliasghar Akbari Nasrekani, and Rajab Ali Mehraban in the Civil and Environmental Engineering program. She leads significant research projects including SMASHit (2025-2027) as Scientific Manager and participates in the Green Roads project (2024-2026) as a member of the research group. Her work has practical applications in commercial research, such as the 2018 project on physico-chemical characterization of bituminous milled material.

Patrizia Cantonمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Chemistry
• Materials Science
• Transmission Electron Microscopy
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Patrizia Canton is a Full Professor at the Department of Molecular Sciences and Nanosystems of Ca' Foscari University of Venice , where she serves as Deputy Director. Her research focuses on structural characterization of nanomaterials using advanced techniques like Transmission Electron Microscopy and X-ray Diffraction, with applications in quantum dots , catalysis , and photothermal agents . She leads the Responsible for Teaching and Research Activities in the Laboratory (RDRL) and supervises multiple international research collaborations. Key research areas: Physical Chemistry, Nanotechnology, Spectroscopy Recent publications highlight work on luminescent nanothermometers, CuInS 2 quantum dots, and catalytic metal nanoparticles She has received prestigious awards including the Young Scientist Award (International Union of Crystallography) and IUCR Journal of Applied Crystallography referee roles. Her funded projects span European Commission initiatives like Horizon 2020 and national PRIN/Erasmus+ programs.

• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Enzymology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Silvia Holler is a Researcher (RTD-A) at the Department of Cellular, Computational, and Integrative Biology (CIBIO) at the University of Trento. She specializes in biochemistry, biotechnology, and synthetic biology with a focus on enzymology, catalysis, and structural biology. Her work spans experimental and computational studies of protocells, droplet-based systems, and self-organizing soft matter. Teaching responsibilities include co-teaching the Biochemistry course at CIBIO, where she collaborates with scholars like Giovanni Piccoli and Martin Michael Hanczyc. The course covers foundational topics in biochemistry, enzymology, and molecular structures with practical skills in chromatography and enzymatic kinetics. Research interests emphasize artificial life systems, droplet engineering, and the physics of biological organization. Key themes include protocell formation, compartmentalized biochemistry, and ethical implications of synthetic biology innovations. Recent work explores self-organized patterns in soft matter, active matter dynamics, and computational modeling of multi-phase systems. Publications focus on droplet microfluidics, vesicle interactions, and agglomeration phenomena across scales. Collaborative efforts include editorial roles for artificial life conference proceedings and interdisciplinary projects combining biophysics with materials science. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her research lab activities are embedded within CIBIO's facilities, focusing on experimental setups for droplet-based synthetic biology and computational simulations of complex systems.

• Analytical Chemistry
• Mass Spectrometry
• Biomaterials
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Lisa Elviri is an Associate Professor in Analytical Chemistry at the Department of Pharmacy, University of Parma, Faculty of Sciences. She holds a PhD in Chemical Sciences (Analytical Chemistry) from the University of Parma and has been a tenured researcher since 2004. Education: PhD in Chemical Sciences (Analytical Chemistry, University of Parma); Laurea in Chemistry (University of Parma). Her research spans analytical chemistry , mass spectrometry , biomaterials , 3D printing , and clinical diagnostics . She focuses on developing LC-MS and immunoenzymatic methods, validating techniques for pharmaceutical analysis, and designing chitosan-based scaffolds for tissue regeneration. Recent publications highlight work on Alzheimer’s disease (PCSK9 inhibition, APOE4 genotype studies), 3D-printed medical devices , and biorefinery quality monitoring using spectroscopy. Her teaching includes Analytical Chemistry for 5-year Master’s programs in Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Chemistry. She has authored 75 international publications, 140 conference communications, and holds an H-index of 26 (Google Scholar). Her office is located at the Science and Technology Campus, Parma.

Leonardo Lanariمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Robotics
• Humanoid Locomotion
• Model Predictive Control (MPC)
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Leonardo Lanari is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering (DIAG) of Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on robotics, particularly humanoid motion generation, model predictive control, and nonlinear control systems. He has contributed to advancements in gait stability, underactuated robotics, and remote robotic experiments through the REAL Lab. PhD in Systems Engineering from Sapienza University Visiting Scholar at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Research Interests Robotics (humanoid locomotion, flexible manipulators, underactuated systems), control theory (MPC, robust control), and large-scale system control. His work integrates geometric approaches with practical robotic implementations. Recent Article Trends Focus on model predictive control for humanoid stability, stair navigation, and cooperative transportation systems. 2025 studies emphasize feasibility-driven motion planning in complex environments. Scientific Awards 2020 IEEE Robotics and Automation Magazine Best Paper Award Teaching & Grants Teaches Control Systems and Multivariable Feedback Control at Sapienza. Has developed courses on underactuated robots and control problems in robotics. Involved in grants for healthcare AI platforms like CADUCEO and humanoid applications in aircraft manufacturing. Labs & Teams Membro del Robotics Lab at DIAG. Collaborates with international institutions including MIT, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, and Airbus on humanoid robotic projects.

• Nanomaterials
• Photophysics
• Sensor Development
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Alice Sciortino is a Researcher at the Department of Physics and Chemistry - Emilio Segrè within the School of Science at the University of Palermo. Her position code PHYS-03/A indicates a research-focused academic track in the Italian university system. She maintains regular office hours on Tuesdays from 11:30 to 12:30 through the university's student portal system. Her research centers on advanced photonic nanomaterials with particular expertise in carbon nanodots , quantum dot superstructures , and metal-organic frameworks . Key research themes include: Nanoscale light emission and lasing phenomena Design of optical sensors for environmental and biomedical applications Photocatalytic systems for environmental remediation Hybrid nanomaterial interfaces for energy transfer Ultrafast photophysical characterization of nanomaterials Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong trajectory toward multifunctional nanoplatforms combining optical, magnetic, and catalytic properties. Her work increasingly bridges fundamental photophysics with practical applications in environmental monitoring and biomedicine, particularly in heavy metal detection (Hg²⁺, Ni²⁺) and tissue engineering. The publication record shows consistent high-output research with frequent collaborations across Italian institutions. While no formal scientific awards are documented in the provided materials, her extensive publication record in high-impact journals demonstrates significant scholarly contributions to nanophotonics and materials science. Dr. Sciortino's research program appears to focus on experimental nanomaterials development with strong emphasis on optical characterization techniques. Her work on carbon dot-MOF hybrids and quantum dot superparticles suggests leadership in designing next-generation photonic nanomaterials with tunable properties. The consistent funding evident from her publication output likely supports laboratory infrastructure for nanomaterials synthesis and advanced optical spectroscopy.

• Electronic Design Automation
• Energy Efficient Electronic Systems
• Low Power Design
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Andrea Calimera is a Full Professor in the Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center SmartData@PoliTO - Big Data and Data Science Laboratory. He is actively involved in teaching and research, contributing to doctoral programs and undergraduate and graduate courses in computer engineering and data science. Full Professor (L.240), Polytechnic University of Turin Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN) Member, SmartData@PoliTO - Big Data and Data Science Laboratory Member, College of Computer, Film and Mechatronics Engineering His research interests center on electronic design automation, energy-efficient electronic systems, and low-power design, with strong connections to artificial intelligence, embedded systems, and IoT. His work bridges hardware and software optimization for intelligent edge devices. The recent publications (2023–2025) reflect a focused trend on federated learning, secure and efficient AI deployment on edge devices, and low-power embedded systems. Topics include robust evaluation in federated learning, resource management under label skew, homomorphic encryption for private tensor operations, pipeline optimization for keyword spotting, and side-channel attacks via DVFS for neural network fingerprinting—highlighting expertise in both performance and security of AI systems on constrained hardware. Andrea Calimera supervises PhD and master's students and leads research projects funded by competitive and commercial grants. He has contributed to national and international patents on low-power depth estimation and single-image signal processing. Scientific Director, SENSEI Project (2017–2019): Energy-efficient machine learning on chip for IoT Scientific Director, Commercial Project (2020–2022): Design tools for AI on energy-efficient embedded mobile devices Supervision of PhD student Erich Malan (ongoing, since 2022) on distributed and federated learning over IoT networks Supervision of Bachelor's student Chen Xie (2020–2024) on synthesis of smart sensors He teaches courses such as High-Level Synthesis (PhD), Synthesis and Optimization of Digital Systems, Machine Learning for IoT, and Efficient Computing for Artificial Intelligence across Computer Engineering and Data Science programs. His research group is EDA - Electronic Design Automation (DAUIN), which focuses on hardware-software co-design for intelligent systems.

Ruggero Bettiniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Pharmaceutical Technology
• Controlled Drug Delivery
• Solid-State Chemistry
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Ruggero Bettini is a Full Professor of Pharmaceutical Technology at the Department of Food and Drug Sciences, University of Parma. He is a member of the Board of Directors and has held significant roles including Director of the Interdepartmental Center for Innovation in Health Products (Biopharmanet-Tec) and President of the Spin-off Committee. He founded PumeStars srl, Anemos Therapeutics srl, and co-founded M3datek srl. Education: PhD in Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Technology (University of Pavia, 1994); MS in Pharmacy (University of Parma, 1991) Academic Leadership: Coordinator of Biopharmaceutics-Pharmacokinetics PhD program (2015-2016); Active in European University Consortium for Pharmaceutical Sciences (ULLA) since 2015 Research Focus: Solid dosage forms for controlled drug delivery, nasal/pulmonary administration, particle engineering, solid-state chemistry, and pharmaceutical production processes. His research spans respiratory drug delivery systems, biomaterials for regenerative medicine, and pharmaceutical formulation optimization. Recent publications highlight anti-inflammatory microparticles, radiopharmaceutical validation methods, and novel approaches to pulmonary delivery of antivirals and immunomodulators. Scientific achievements include: 1999: J. Heller Journal of Controlled Release Outstanding Paper Award 2000: First Eurand Award for Oral Drug Delivery Research 2014: Listed in 'Who is Who in Thermal Analysis and Calorimetry' 2016: AAPS Fellow 2019: AIMBE Fellow He serves as Associate Editor of Pharmaceutics and editorial board member of multiple journals. His teaching portfolio includes courses on formulation development and pharmaceutical technology at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

• Pharmacology
• Chemotherapy
• Cytofluorimetry
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sabrina Pacor is an Associate Professor in Applied Biology (BIO/13) at the University of Trieste , where she teaches Pharmacology in the Pharmacy LM and STB BSc programs. With over 30 years of research experience in experimental oncology and host defense peptides, she has made significant contributions to studying antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) and their interactions with bacterial membranes. Her research focuses on: Direct antimicrobial activity of AMPs against Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria Indirect immunomodulatory effects of host defense peptides Development of drug delivery systems using nanomaterials (carbon nanotubes, gold nanoparticles) Mechanistic studies of ruthenium-based antimetastatic drugs She leads extensive cytofluorimetry research using flow cytometry platforms, particularly for evaluating: Cytotoxicity (necrosis/apoptosis, proliferation index) Modulation of host biological responses (chemotaxis, phagocytosis, ROS production) Peptide-bacterial membrane interactions through fluorescent labeling Her recent work demonstrates trends in: Proline-rich antimicrobial peptides against ESKAPE pathogens Hybrid antibiotic design (peptide-aminoglycoside conjugates) Structure-activity relationships in membranolytic peptides Evolutionary insights into defensin and cathelicidin families Prof. Pacor has co-authored over 100 peer-reviewed publications and actively mentors students, having supervised: 70 experimental/thesis reviews for Pharmacy/CTF Master's students 20 Bachelor's degree theses

• Carbon Materials
• Biochar
• Activated Carbon
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Mauro Giorcelli is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Torino, Italy, affiliated with the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT). He holds a PhD in Physics (2009) and previously earned a degree in Electronic Engineering (2004). Dr. Giorcelli is a carbon materials specialist with over 10 years of experience, focusing on low-cost carbon materials derived from recycled biomasses, particularly biochar. His research interests span carbon materials, biochar, activated carbon, biopolymers, and Raman spectroscopy. Dr. Giorcelli's work falls under the scientific branch of Experimental Physics of Matter and Applications (PHYS-03/A) with ERC sectors in environmental chemistry, spectroscopic techniques, and surface science. His research aligns with multiple UN Sustainable Development Goals including clean water, industry innovation, sustainable cities, responsible consumption, and climate action. Dr. Giorcelli's publication record shows a consistent focus on biochar applications, particularly in water purification, composite materials, and electromagnetic properties. His most recent work (2023-2025) demonstrates increasing sophistication in biochar applications, moving from fundamental characterization to real-world implementation in water treatment and advanced composite development. The research shows strong interdisciplinary connections between materials science, environmental engineering, and sustainable technology development. His research is conducted through the Institute of Fundamental Physics and Materials for Nanotechnology at DISAT, utilizing specialized laboratories including the Carbon Materials Characterization Laboratory, Carbon Materials Synthesis Laboratory, and Nanomaterials for composites and photocatalysis Laboratory. Dr. Giorcelli actively teaches Physics I and II across multiple engineering programs at Politecnico di Torino, including Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Computer Engineering. He teaches in both Italian and English, demonstrating international engagement. His current research projects include ICELESS (2023-2025) as Scientific Responsible, focusing on innovative biochar applications.