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PhD students - cycle 39

PhD Positions on non-EU funding

Biancalani Sole

Research Project: 3K - Looking for life: Martian biogenic minerals
SupervisorProf. Giovanni Pratesi Co-SupervisorDr. Micol Bellucci, Dr. John Robert Brucato
Operational Site: Italian Space Agency - University of Florence - Florence

Guido Alessia Francesca

Research Project: 3C - Theoretical and computational methods in Celestial Mechanics, Astrodynamics and Space Sciences
Supervisor: Prof. Christoph Lhotka Co-SupervisorProf. Ugo Locatelli
Operational Site: Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica - INDAM - Tor Vergata

Karamali Apostolia

Research Project
SupervisorProf. Andrea Taramelli Co-SupervisorEng. Antonio Ciccolella
Operational Site: University School for Advanced Studies - IUSS - Pavia

Loizzo Pierpaolo

Research Project: 5B - Design and prototype characterization of innovative high-energy particle detectors for space application 
SupervisorDr. Fabio Gargano Co-Supervisor: Prof. Elisabetta Bissaldi
Operational Site: Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare - INFN - Rome & Bari

Mattolini Daniele

Research Project: 1F - Astrophysics of cosmic sources in the era of great observatories 
SupervisorDr. Stefano Zibetti Co-Supervisor: Prof. Enrico Maria Di Teodoro
Operational Site: Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica - INAF - Osservatorio di Astrofisica di Arcetri - Florence

Omilli Matteo

Research Project: 6B - Self-anti-frosting microstructured surfaces 
SupervisorProf. Nicola Pugno Co-SupervisorDr. Damiano GiubertoniDr. Nicolò Giuseppe Di Novo
Operational Site: Fondazione Bruno Kessler - FBK - Trento

Osman Ahmed Mohamed

Research Project: 7C - Technologies and methodologies for Earth observation and policies of inclusion, competitiveness, and socio-economic and environmental resilience
SupervisorProf. Domenico Capolongo Co-SupervisorProf. Nicola Daniele Coniglio
Operational Site: University of Bari - Bari

Sanò Beniamino

Research Project:  2E - Artificial intelligence algorithms for space data analysis in the heliosphere
SupervisorProf. Francesco Valentini Co-SupervisorDr. Denise Perrone
Operational Site: Italian Space Agency - ASI - University of Calabria - Rende

Santero Mormile Edoardo

Research Project:  3G - Internal processes and structure of Ganymede in support of the JUICE mission
SupervisorProf. Giuseppe Mitri Co-SupervisorProf. Monica Pondrelli
Operational Site: University "Gabriele D'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara - Chieti-Pescara

Shehaj Xhonatan

Research Project:  3J - Unveiling Mars through the investigation of meteorites and terrestrial analogues
SupervisorProf. Giovanni Pratesi Co-SupervisorDr. Eleonora Ammannito
Operational Site: Italian Space Agency - ASI - University of Florence - Florence

Traina Eleonora

Research Project:  6G - Vacuum microwave active devices for observation and detection of objects in space
SupervisorProf. Alessandro Busacca Co-SupervisorDr. Eng. Antonino Muratore
Operational Site: University of Palermo - Palermo


PhD Positions Funded by the European Union

Andrade Dourado Luciana

Research Project: 1E- Theoretical and phenomenological research in UHECRs
Supervisor: Prof. Roberto Aloisio Co-Supervisor: Prof. Carmelo Evoli
Operational Site: Gran Sasso Science Institute - L'Aquila

Berretti Michele

Research Project: 2F - Data analysis, instruments and modeling for the study of Space Weather events: from Gamma to near-infrared
SupervisorProf. Francesco Berrilli Co-Supervisor: Dr. Luca Giovannelli
Operational Site: University of Rome Tor Vergata - Rome

Bosi Michele

Research Project: 1B- Study on the physicochemical processes of formation and destruction of molecular compounds due to energetic reactions of single and multiple-charged ions and/or in electrical discharges
SupervisorProf. Carlo Baccigalupi Co-SupervisorProf. Andrea Lapi
Operational Site: Scuola Internazionale Superiore di Studi Avanzati - Trieste

Carlot Noémie

Research Project: 3H- Planetary geology, exploration and space operations on Mars and the Moon
SupervisorDr. Francesco Salese Co-SupervisorProf. Nicolas Mangold
Operational Site: University "Gabriele D'Annunzio" of Chieti-Pescara - Chieti-Pescara

Dana Conzato

Research Project: 7A- Space economy and governance, regulations and resources for the management of Earth Observation
SupervisorProf. Andrea Taramelli Co-SupervisorProf. Emma Schiavon
Operational Site: University School for Advanced Studies - IUSS - Pavia

Dagore Akanska

Research Project: 2D - Space physics and Sun-Earth relations
SupervisorProf. Vincenzo Carbone Co-SupervisorProf. Fabio Lepreti
Operational Site: University of Calabria - Rende

Dal Bo Paolo

Research Project: 1G - Modelling and experimental study of astrophysical processes across the electromagnetic spectrum
SupervisorDr. Giovanni Signorelli Co-SupervisorProf. Luca Baldini
Operational Site: University of Pisa - Pisa

Del Vincio Adriano

Research Project: 1A - Study of matter-antimatter gravitational interaction at the ALPHA experiment at CERN
SupervisorProf. Germano Bonomi Co-SupervisorProf. Davide Pagano
Operational Site: University of Brescia - Brescia

Dell'Aquila Salvatore Dario

Research Project: 6K -  Geometric Deep Learning for rapid prototyping of stealth drones
SupervisorEng. Cecilia Pisano Co-SupervisorProf. Giuseppe Mazzarella
Operational Site: Nurjana Technologies SRL - Cagliari

Ermini Andrea

Research Project: 1J - Multi-disciplinary applications of new space technologies: from the detection of cosmic radiation to geomorphology
SupervisorProf. Riccardo Salvini Co-SupervisorProf. Pier Simone Marrocchesi
Operational Site: University of Siena - Siena

Finazzi Agrò Anna

Research Project: 4E - Space Biomedicine and BioEngineering for Future Human Space Exploration
SupervisorProf. Myrka Zago Co-Supervisorprof. Francesco Lacquaniti 
Operational Site: University of Rome Tor Vergata - Rome

Geminardi Andrea

Research Project: 1C - Multi-wavelength observations of Galactic and extragalactic compact objects and transients
SupervisorProf. Paolo Esposito Co-Supervisor: Dr. Maura PiliaDr. Gianni Bernardi
Operational Site: University School for Advanced Studies - IUSS - Pavia

Lacal Manuel

Research Project: 2C- Solar Wind – Magnetosphere – Ionosphere coupling for different solar conditions
Supervisor: Dr. Mirko Piersanti Co-Supervisor: Dr. Giuseppe Consolini
Operational Site: University of L'Aquila - L'Aquila

Lusa Samantha

Research Project: 5A - Modular Antenna Systems for Efficient Long-Range Wireless Power Transmission 
Supervisor: Prof. Paolo Rocca Co-SupervisorDr. Aaron Angel Salas Sanchez
Operational Site: University of Trento - Trento

Mancieri Davide

Research Project:  1D - Space-based observations, experiments and modelling for the characterization of the physical properties of cosmic structures, gravitational wave sources, astroparticles and cosmic backgrounds 
SupervisorProf. Monica Colpi Co-SupervisorProf. Massimo Dotti
Operational Site: University of Milano Bicocca - Milan

Marsili Irene

Research Project:  6D - Technology challenges for “new-space” and “near-space” missions
SupervisorProf. Salvo Marcuccio Co-SupervisorProf. Gianpietro Di Rito
Operational Site: University of Pisa - Pisa

Marzari Francesco

Research Project:  6A - Instruments and mechatronics systems for space applications
SupervisorProf. Daniele Bortoluzzi Co-SupervisorDr. Carlo Zanoni
Operational Site: University of Trento - Trento

Pagano Annachiara

Research Project:  7B - Law perspectives for sustainability in space science, technology and economy
SupervisorProf. Maria Gagliardi Co-SupervisorProf. David Burigana, Prof. Domenico Capolongo
Operational Site: Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna - Pisa

Pattathadathil Nandana

Research Project:  4A - Study on the physicochemical processes of formation and destruction of molecular compounds due to energetic reactions of single and multiple-charged ions and/or in electrical discharges
SupervisorProf. Daniela Ascenzi Co-SupervisorProf. Luca Matteo Martini
Operational Site: University of Trento - Trento

Polato Giulio

Research Project:  6I - Green technologies for a clean and sustainable orbital environment around Earth
SupervisorProf. Enrico Lorenzini Co-SupervisorDr. Andrea Valmorbida
Operational Site: University of Padua - Padua

Rigano Gabriele

Research Project:  4D - Genomic signatures of cyanobacterial endurance under space conditions
SupervisorProf. Daniela Billi Co-SupervisorDr. Claudio Donati
Operational Site: University of Rome Tor Vergata - Rome

Salehi Hossein

Research Project: 2B - Evolution of the system GEOframe/OMS3/CSIP for the building of a Digital Twin of the Hydrology of river Po
SupervisorProf. Riccardo Rigon Co-SupervisorDr. Christian Massari
Operational Site: University of Trento - Trento

Sawant Pratiksha Gopalkrishna

Research Project: 2G - Space Weather studies by detection of high energy particles in the magnetosphere
SupervisorProf. Roberta Sparvoli Co-SupervisorDr. Matteo Martucci
Operational Site: University of Rome Tor Vergata - Rome

Scialpi Martina

Research Project: 1H - Space-based observations and experiments for the detection of cosmic sources and the characterization of their physical properties
SupervisorProf. Alessandro Marconi Co-Supervisor: Dr. Filippo Mannucci
Operational Site: University of Florence - Florence

Trevisan Sara

Research Project: 5E - X-ray & gamma-ray spectrometer for two space applications: high energy cosmic transients and planetary surfaces
SupervisorDr. Fabrizio Fiore Co-SupervisorProf. Francesco Longo
Operational Site: Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica - INAF - University of Trieste - Trieste

Vaccari Giulio 

Research Project: 3A - Machine learning methodologies for the analysis of remote sensing data acquired in planetary and/or Earth observation space missions
SupervisorProf. Lorenzo Bruzzone   Co-Supervisor: TBD   
Operational Site: University of Trento - Trento

Zapelli Luca

Research Project: 1I- Instrument development and calibration for high-precision polarimetry of the Cosmic Microwave Background
SupervisorProf. Aniello Mennella Co-SupervisorDr. Loris Colombo
Operational Site: University of Milan "La Statale" - Milan

Zavattaro Claudio 

Research Project: 4B - Investigating the role of the vestibular system in human neurocognitive response to space environment
SupervisorProf. Raffaella Giovanna Nella Ricci Co-SupervisorProf. Annamaria Berti
Operational Site: University of Turin - Turin

Zelič Žan

Research Project: 4C - Modifiability of Interoceptive accuracy and sensitivity by mental training
SupervisorProf. Enrica Laura Santarcangelo Co-Supervisor: Prof. Laura Sebastiani
Operational Site: University of Pisa - Pisa