INTERVIEW

Can you describe your educational and professional background?

I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry and a Master’s degree in Chemical Sciences from the University of Naples Federico II. During my undergraduate thesis, I focused on the study of polymers, and then moved closer to the field of nanoscience during my Master’s thesis, where I studied colloids and industrial formulations through a one-year project carried out in partnership with Procter & Gamble.

Subsequently, I was awarded a one-year contract as a Research Assistant at the Department of Chemical, Materials and Industrial Production Engineering (DICMaPI) of Federico II, where I worked on the development of biosensors based on fluorescent nanoparticles.

In parallel, I have been and continue to be involved in numerous projects in innovation, education, and networking (UniConNet, L’Oréal Brandstorm 2022, StartCupCampania 2024, Agritech Academy 2025) across distinct fields, with the aim of combining academic training and entrepreneurial knowledge to strengthen skills in technology transfer.

What prompted you to apply as a doctoral candidate within the Doctoral Network?

I applied to the NeuroNanotech Doctoral Network not only for the prestige of pursuing a PhD of excellence in an international environment, but also for the strong innovative and technological component of the entire project. The ultimate goal of NeuroNanotech is to develop devices that can have a real impact on everyone’s quality of life, while at the same time advancing the understanding of complex physiological and physical phenomena. Moreover, NeuroNanotech offers the opportunity to engage with numerous research centers and companies working in nanoscience and technology through approaches I had never explored before, which I firmly believe can enrich me both personally and professionally.

What does your research consist on?

My research mainly focuses on the study of the magnetic properties of materials that can be used as neural sensors, on the characterization of these sensors fabricated by other colleagues within the Network, and on the development of new prototypes, including selected aspects of their assembly. In particular, the investigation will concentrate on the properties of magnetoresistive sensors in the range of body temperature, followed by an evaluation of their performance through in vitro and in vivo measurements.

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This Programme is supported by the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Networks. Grant agreement ID: 101169352.