TEAM
Massimo Olivero
Massimo Olivero is a Research Engineer at the Research Infrastructures.
He works within the Fiber & Laser Technologies group, supporting experimental activities and mentoring young researchers. His expertise includes fiber optic sensors (FOS), distributed sensing (DOFS), fiber Bragg gratings (FBGs), optical fiber metrology, and femtosecond/CO₂ laser processing of optical fibers.
Aurora Bellone
Aurora Bellone is a Biomedical Engineer, PhD in Metrology.
Her research activity is in the field of optical fiber sensing for biomedical, environmental and structural applications.
She is focused on the fabrication, development and characterization of optical fiber sensors for temperature, radiation and strain measurements.
She works also on the development of an algorithm to provide thermal maps to the surgeon during mini-invasive tumor thermal treatments.
Chiara Bellezza Prinsi
Chiara Bellezza-Prinsi is a PhD Candidate in Photonics.
Her research focuses on the development of robust and low-cost optical sensing devices integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
She works on continuous and in-situ monitoring solutions in two main areas: water quality assessment, aimed at detecting and identifying contaminants, and cultural heritage preservation, through the safe characterization of protective layers and pigments on artworks.
Anna Mauro
Anna Mauro is a PhD candidate.
Her research focuses on optimizing high-power fiber laser systems to operate reliably in the harsh conditions of the space environment. She works on exploring the potential of lasers for power generation and distribution, space debris mitigation, and advanced sensing systems to support future space exploration.
Giorgia Marchetto
Giorgia Marchetto is a Research Fellow.
Her work focuses on impact analysis and the dissemination of research projects in the field of photonics for industrial and biomedical applications. She is committed to making innovation meaningful beyond the laboratory through clear and strategic science communication. Her activity aims to strengthen the connection between research, industry, and society by enhancing the real-world impact of scientific results.
Leonardo Degl'Innocenti
Leonardo Degl’Innocenti is a Mechatronic Engineer.
His research focuses on the development of a low-cost and high-accuracy pH sensor that integrates optical detection with microfluidic technology. He is working on a system designed to require only a single calibration during production, enabling reliable and efficient long-term monitoring. His work contributes to creating practical, accessible tools that improve sensing capabilities across diverse application fields.
Roberta Carofiglio
Roberta Carofiglio is an Electronic Engineer.
Her research focuses on high-power fiber laser systems, with particular attention to the modeling and experimental characterization of rare-earth–doped fibers. She combines numerical simulations, optimization methods, and laboratory measurements to predict fiber properties and analyze laser cavity behavior under varying operating conditions. Her work supports the development of robust and efficient laser architectures.