Experience

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  Università degli studi di genova

  Jan 1999 - Apr 2004

  Associate researcher at the istituto nazionale per la fisica della, materia (infm)

  Preparation and characterisation of BSCCO/Ag superconducting tapes for AC applications. Preparation method: power-in-tube, use of swaging, drawing and rolling to deform the tube and form superconducting tapesCharacterisations methods: XRD of the precursors, mechanical and electrical properties of the tapes at room and cryogenic (77K) temperatures, Achievements: Substitution of the outside superconducting Ag-sheets tape with cheaper materials to improve the mechanical properties of the tapes , Introduction of oxide layers between the filaments of the superconducting tapes to reduce the electrical coupling, production the Pb-free Bi-2223 superconducting phase using a freeze-dry method Weniger anzeigen

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  Saes

  Jan 1999 - Jul 1999

  Student placement

  6-month work experience on the development of a new apparatus for the production and control of ultra-high vacuums using getters.

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  Metrohm uk & ireland

  Jun 2004 - Jan 2005

  Six month placement (leonardo program european grant)

  Analysis of water using IC and VA techniques

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  Cranfield university

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Research fellowship

  Research fellowship for the development of a MATLAB-based code used for the analysis of the d-space variation along thin films libraries from XRD data collected using a large area detector.

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  Cranfield university

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  Research officer

  Investigating the application of combinatorial concepts for the development of new thin films materials for solar cells applications and their characterisation. Deposition methods: co-sputtering, evaporation, electrodeposition and electrostatic spray depositionsCharacterisation methods: ellipsometry, ion beam analysis, X-Ray diffraction, EDX, electro- chemistry measurements, electrical and mechanical properties, roughness and thickness measurements, thin films photo-response.Additional responsibilities: day to day management of the chemistry lab, responsible for the health and safety in the chemistry lab, supervision of undergraduate and PhD students, publication of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, development of collaborative links with prestigious Universities Weniger anzeigen

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  Little scientists switzerland

  Sept 2019 - now

  Executive director

  As an Executive Director, I lead and manage the Little Scientists non-profit organization, overseeing operations, finances, programs, staff, and volunteers. I drive strategic planning, fundraising, and stakeholder relationships to achieve the mission and goals of the organization.

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  F1 in schools switzerland

  Jan 2022 - now

  Key director (volunteer position)

  Responsibilities and successes:Establish F1 in Schools in Switzerland and sign a partnership with Alfa Romeo F1 Team Create a strong network of public and international schools and companies (such as MotorWorld Zurich) Organize the national F1 in Schools competitions at Sauber HeadquartersFind and manage volunteers to support the projectOrganize the fundraising campaign