PhD students - cycle 39
PhD Positions on non-EU funding
Biancalani Sole
Research Project: 3K - Looking for life: Martian biogenic minerals
Supervisor: Prof. Giovanni Pratesi Co-Supervisor: Dr. 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-Supervisor: Prof. Ugo Locatelli
Operational Site: Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica - INDAM - Tor Vergata
Karamali Apostolia
Research Project:
Supervisor: Prof. Andrea Taramelli Co-Supervisor: Eng. 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
Supervisor: Dr. 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
Supervisor: Dr. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Nicola Pugno Co-Supervisor: Dr. Damiano Giubertoni, Dr. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Domenico Capolongo Co-Supervisor: Prof. Nicola Daniele Coniglio
Operational Site: University of Bari - Bari
Sanò Beniamino
Research Project: 2E - Artificial intelligence algorithms for space data analysis in the heliosphere
Supervisor: Prof. Francesco Valentini Co-Supervisor: Dr. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Giuseppe Mitri Co-Supervisor: Prof. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Giovanni Pratesi Co-Supervisor: Dr. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Alessandro Busacca Co-Supervisor: Dr. 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
Supervisor: Prof. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Carlo Baccigalupi Co-Supervisor: Prof. 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
Supervisor: Dr. Francesco Salese Co-Supervisor: Prof. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Andrea Taramelli Co-Supervisor: Prof. Emma Schiavon
Operational Site: University School for Advanced Studies - IUSS - Pavia
Dagore Akanska
Research Project: 2D - Space physics and Sun-Earth relations
Supervisor: Prof. Vincenzo Carbone Co-Supervisor: Prof. 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
Supervisor: Dr. Giovanni Signorelli Co-Supervisor: Prof. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Germano Bonomi Co-Supervisor: Prof. Davide Pagano
Operational Site: University of Brescia - Brescia
Dell'Aquila Salvatore Dario
Research Project: 6K - Geometric Deep Learning for rapid prototyping of stealth drones
Supervisor: Eng. Cecilia Pisano Co-Supervisor: Prof. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Riccardo Salvini Co-Supervisor: Prof. Pier Simone Marrocchesi
Operational Site: University of Siena - Siena
Finazzi Agrò Anna
Research Project: 4E - Space Biomedicine and BioEngineering for Future Human Space Exploration
Supervisor: Prof. Myrka Zago Co-Supervisor: prof. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Paolo Esposito Co-Supervisor: Dr. Maura Pilia, Dr. 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-Supervisor: Dr. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Monica Colpi Co-Supervisor: Prof. Massimo Dotti
Operational Site: University of Milano Bicocca - Milan
Marsili Irene
Research Project: 6D - Technology challenges for “new-space” and “near-space” missions
Supervisor: Prof. Salvo Marcuccio Co-Supervisor: Prof. Gianpietro Di Rito
Operational Site: University of Pisa - Pisa
Marzari Francesco
Research Project: 6A - Instruments and mechatronics systems for space applications
Supervisor: Prof. Daniele Bortoluzzi Co-Supervisor: Dr. Carlo Zanoni
Operational Site: University of Trento - Trento
Pagano Annachiara
Research Project: 7B - Law perspectives for sustainability in space science, technology and economy
Supervisor: Prof. Maria Gagliardi Co-Supervisor: Prof. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Ascenzi Co-Supervisor: Prof. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Enrico Lorenzini Co-Supervisor: Dr. Andrea Valmorbida
Operational Site: University of Padua - Padua
Rigano Gabriele
Research Project: 4D - Genomic signatures of cyanobacterial endurance under space conditions
Supervisor: Prof. Daniela Billi Co-Supervisor: Dr. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Riccardo Rigon Co-Supervisor: Dr. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Roberta Sparvoli Co-Supervisor: Dr. 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
Supervisor: Prof. 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
Supervisor: Dr. Fabrizio Fiore Co-Supervisor: Prof. 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
Supervisor: Prof. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Aniello Mennella Co-Supervisor: Dr. 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
Supervisor: Prof. Raffaella Giovanna Nella Ricci Co-Supervisor: Prof. Annamaria Berti
Operational Site: University of Turin - Turin
Zelič Žan
Research Project: 4C - Modifiability of Interoceptive accuracy and sensitivity by mental training
Supervisor: Prof. Enrica Laura Santarcangelo Co-Supervisor: Prof. Laura Sebastiani
Operational Site: University of Pisa - Pisa