Past Thesis Sessions

November 27^th, 2025 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (VI appello)

Thesis Committee: Maria Beatrice Coltelli, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Vito Gigante, Mario Milazzo, Maurizia Seggiani

1. Viola Berrugi, "Biopolymer-vegetable residue composites for production of biodegradable food packaging", Supervisor: Maria Beatrice Coltelli

October 8^th, 2025 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (V appello)

Thesis Committee: Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Andrea Lazzeri, Marco Lagnoni, Francesca Martini, Mario Milazzo, Claudio Ricci

1. Doriana Di Sanzo, "Development of porous bioinks for three-dimensional bioprinting of cancer cells by biomaterial-based foams", Supervisors: Serena Danti, Mario Milazzo, Claudio Ricci
2. Damla Mustak, "Development of bio-based engineering polymer blends", Supervisors: Andrea Lazzeri, Vito Gigante, Laura Aliotta
3. Sevim Buse Yurdusever, "Development of sustainable graphene-modified natural fiber/bio-based epoxy composites", Supervisors: Andrea Lazzeri, Vito Gigante, Laura Aliotta

July 15^th, 2025 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (IV appello)

Thesis Committee: Laura Aliotta, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Giuseppe C.D.S. Gallone, Vito Gigante, Stefan Heun, Giuseppe La Rocca, Lucia Sorba, Leif-Thore Deck, Tuomas Knowles, Judith Peters, Zaneta Wojnarowska

1. Akanksha Shahi, "Stability of proteins and cells in extreme conditions studied using neutron scattering techniques",
    Supervisors: Simone Capaccioli, Judith Peters
2. Sandra Navarro Pacheco, "Elucidating the nucleation kinetics of biomolecular condensates via temperature cycling", Supervisors: Simone Capaccioli, Tuomas Knowles
3. Sebastian Serra, "Growth and transport properties of InAsSb nanoflags", Supervisors: Lucia Sorba, Stefan Heun

June 3^rd, 2025 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (III appello)

Thesis Committee: Bahareh Azimi, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Giuseppe C.D.S. Gallone,  Marco Lagnoni, Elisabetta Rosellini, Maria Digiacomo, Claudio Ricci

1. Annamaria Pupa, "3D-printed biomaterial patch incorporating bioactive extract and probiotics for cosmetic applications", Supervisors: Serena Danti, Claudio Ricci, Maria Digiacomo

April 18^th, 2025 - 14:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (II appello)

Thesis Committee: Patrizia Cinelli, Maria Beatrice Coltelli, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Giuseppe La Rocca, Maurizia Seggiani, Giovanna Batoni, Mario Milazzo, Nemanja Peric

1. Camilla Ferretti, "Bio-polyester-based nanocomposites: Effects of nanofillers on nanocomposite structure and properties", Supervisors: Patrizia Cinelli, Maria Cristina Righetti, Maurizia Seggiani
2. Elena Ciampi, "Characterization of the surface properties of breast implants to study the interaction with bacterial biofilm formation", Supervisors: Serena Danti, Manuela Roncella, Giovanna Batoni, Matteo Ghilli
3. Giulia Gai, "Biomaterials-based strategies for nipple reconstruction following mastectomy", Supervisors: Serena Danti, Manuela Roncella, Mario Milazzo, Maria Donatella Mariniello
4. Emanuele Coltelli, "Improving the statistical power of AFM with Reverse Tip Sample automation", Supervisors: Nemanja Peric, Francesco Fuso

February 28^th, 2025 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (I appello - straordinario)

Thesis Committee: Giuseppe Brancato, Antonio Bertei, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Giuseppe Gallone, Andrea Lazzeri, Francesco Pineider, Zaneta Wojnarowska

1. Aaron Kuriakose Prakash, "Development of polymeric scaffolds based on smart hydrogels incorporating NIR-responsive nanoparticles for drug release", Supervisors: Serena Danti, Francesco Pineider, Mario Milazzo, Stefano Linari
2. Abdur Rahman, "Development of polymeric coatings incorporating NIR-responsive nanoparticles to induce antibacterial action", Supervisors: Serena Danti, Andrea Pucci, Mario Milazzo, Stefano Linari

February 13^th, 2025 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (I appello)

Thesis Committee: Laura Aliotta, Giuseppe Brancato, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Vito Gigante, Stefan Heun, Giovanni Pennelli, Lucia Sorba

1. Giulia Bargagli, "High Thermal Conductivity Polymer Matrix Composites for the Automotive Industry", Supervisors: Laura Aliotta, Andrea Lazzeri, Mikhael Hedenqvist
2. Andrea Chieppa, "Superconducting Quantum Interference Devices Based on InSb Nanoflags", Supervisors: Stefan Heun, Lucia Sorba
3. Simone Grandinetti, "Molecular Dynamics Study of Single-Chain Nanoparticles", Supervisor: Giuseppe Brancato
4. Francesca Lucchesi, "Thermal Conductivity in Nanostructured Silicon Devices", Supervisors: Giuseppe Pennelli, Francesco Fuso

December 6^th, 2024 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Antonio Pacinotti (VI appello - prolungamento)

Thesis Committee: Giuseppe Brancato, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Stefan Heun, Lucia Sorba, Stefano Veronesi

1. Filippo Fincato, "Metal functionalization of 3D graphene for Hydrogen storage", Supervisors: Stefan Heun, Stefano Veronesi
2. Giulio Senesi, "Structural and Transport Properties of InAs Layers Grown on Metamorphic Buffer", Supervisors: Lucia Sorba, Stefan Heun

November 28^th, 2024 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (VI appello)

Thesis Committee: Laura Aliotta, Fabio Beltram, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Vito Gigante, Stefan Heun, Andrea Lazzeri, Massimo Macucci, Lucia Sorba, Camilla Coletti, Andrea Guerrini, Giada Lo Re, Antonio Rossi 

1. Gabriele Guerra, "Engineering graphene-based heterostructures for enhanced light detection", Supervisors: Fabio Beltram, Camilla Coletti, Antonio Rossi
2. Lorenzo Pierro, "Synthesis and Characterization of Zinc-Oxide-Based Nanoparticles for Anti-Counterfeiting Applications", Supervisors: Fabio Beltram, Andrea Guerrini
3. Antonio Lombardi, "Supercurrent manipulation in InSb nanoflag-based Josephson Junctions by Scanning Gate Microscopy", Supervisors: Stefan Heun, Lucia Sorba
4. Graziana Gravante, "Dialcohol cellulose based formulations to enhance thermoplastic behaviour and reduce water sensitivity", Supervisors: Vito Gigante, Laura Aliotta, Andrea Lazzeri, Giada Lo Re
5. Chiara Montanelli, "Development of Laminated Composites with Improved Toughness", Supervisors: Andrea Lazzeri, Vito Gigante, Laura Aliotta

October 9^th, 2024 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (V appello)

Thesis Committee: Fabio Beltram, Giuseppe Brancato, Filippo Costa, Francesco Fuso, Giuseppe La Rocca, Stefano Roddaro, Alessandro Paghi, Sergio Pezzini 

1. Matteo Pioldi, "Graphite-gated graphene junctions: toward fractional Quantum Hall Josephson devices", Supervisors: Fabio Beltram, Sergio Pezzini
2. Simone Tortorella, "Supercurrent multiplexer based on Al/InAs on insulator Josephson field effect transistors", Supervisors: Francesco Giazotto, Alessandro Paghi, Giorgio De Simoni, Stefano Roddaro
3. Stefano Coretti, "mm-wave Sensors with 3D Printed Photonic Bandgap Materials", Supervisor: Filippo Costa 

July 25^th, 2024 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Antonio Pacinotti (IV appello - prolungamento)

Thesis Committee: Simone Capaccioli, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Mario Milazzo, Maurizia Seggiani, Nazende Günday-Türeli, Ludovic Jullien, Emmanuelle Marie

1. Shehneela Jamil, “Optimization of the Novel Production Protocols for the Drug Delivery Systems”, Supervisors: Nazende Günday-Türeli, Serena Danti
2. Melike Bekçi, “Development and Characterization of Luminescent Nanosensors for Imaging in Microalgae Cells”, Supervisors: Ludovic Jullien, Emmanuelle Marie, Serena Danti
3. David Naylor, “Extensional Rheology and Stability of Electrospinning Operations for Biopolymer Solutions”, Supervisors: Gareth McKinley, Mario Milazzo, Serena Danti

July 16^th, 2024 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (IV appello)

Thesis Committee: Laura Aliotta, Maria Beatrice Coltelli, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Massimo Macucci, Mario Milazzo

1. Francesca Cartoni, “Optimization of processing conditions to tailor mechanical properties of sustainable basalt composites”, Supervisors: Laura Aliotta, Vito Gigante, Andrea Lazzeri
2. Elisa Tognarelli, “Study of toughening of vinyl ester resins for the production of laminated composites”, Supervisors: Andrea Lazzeri, Laura Aliotta, Vito Gigante

June 3^rd, 2024 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (III appello)

Thesis Committee: Laura Aliotta, Francesco Fuso, Giuseppe C.D.S. Gallone, Vito Gigante, Giuseppe La Rocca, Andrea Lazzeri, Giada Lo Re 

1. Aikorkem Amangeldi, “Biodegradable potato starch blends for stable secondary shaping”, Supervisors: Giada Lo Re, Andrea Lazzeri, Vito Gigante
2. Yerassyl Aukenov, “Steps towards upscaling of potato starch-PBAT blends with maximised bio-based content: ageing, mechanical recycling and increasing the processing rate”, Supervisors: Giada Lo Re, Vito Gigante, Andrea Lazzeri

April 19^th, 2024 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (II appello)

Thesis Committee: Laura Aliotta, Giuseppe Brancato, Maria Beatrice Coltelli, , Francesco Fuso, Vito Gigante, Andrea Lazzeri 

1. Agathi Giannakis, “PLA and Cellulose Acetate Blends Toughening”, Supervisors: Andrea Lazzeri, Laura Aliotta, Vito Gigante, Nicolò Fortunati

February 15^th, 2024 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (I appello)

Thesis Committee: Laura Aliotta, Laura Andreozzi, Patrizia Cinelli, Francesco Fuso, Vito Gigante, Maurizia Seggiani, Norma Mallegni, Jean-Michel Thomassin 

1. Idil Ilkcan Kayi, “Biobased and Sustainable Coatings for Functional Materials”, Supervisors: Patrizia Cinelli, Jean-Michel Thomassin, Norma Mallegni

November 24^th, 2023 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (VI appello)

Thesis Committee: Antonio Bertei, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Andrea Lazzeri, Mario Milazzo, Lucia Sorba, Riccardo D’Ambrosio, Joanna Wong, Valentina Zannier 

1. Robert Andrei Sorodoc, " Growth and characterization of GaAsP quantum dot nanowires”, Supervisors: Lucia Sorba, Valentina Zannier 
2. Amin Mohammad Gholipour Aghdam, "Study of the SiC Matrix-Based Ceramic Composites Manufacturing Using MW-CVI and PIP Techniques”, Supervisors: Andrea Lazzeri, Joanna Wong, Riccardo D’Ambrosio

September 29^th, 2023 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (V appello)

Thesis Committee: Laura Aliotta, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Andrea Lazzeri, Mario Milazzo, Elisa Passaglia, Andrea Pucci, Paolo S. Valvo, Jean-Francois Deü 

1. Agata Costanzo, "Preparation and characterization of PLGA-based nanocomposites with dispersed phosphorene", Supervisors: Elisa Passaglia, Andrea Pucci
2. Mattia Gasenge, "Experimental Characterization and Theoretical Modeling of Damping Properties in CFRP Composite Structures”, Supervisors: Paolo S. Valvo, Jean-Francois Deü, Andrea Lazzeri, Fabio Semperlotti, Lucie Ruleau, Christophe Hoareau, Luara Aliotta, Quianlong Zhang 

July 24^th, 2023 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (IV appello - prolungamento)

Thesis Committee: Ranieri Bizzarri, Simone Capaccioli, Serena Danti, Giuseppe C.D.S. Gallone, Francesco Fuso, Massimo Macucci, Mario Milazzo, Roberto Giovannoni, Massimiliano Labardi, Bahareh Azimi, Claudio Ricci, Eirini Velliou, Zaneta Wojnaorowska

1. Emanuele Bosurgi, “Development of a 3D Model of Non-Small Cell Lung Carcinoma for Advanced Imaging Analysis”, Supervisors: Serena Danti, Ranieri Bizzarri, Claudio Ricci, Giuseppe Gallone
2. Eligio Francesco Canelli, “Biomaterial-Assisted 3D In Vitro Model f Intestine Epithelial Barrier to Evaluate Superfood and Nutraceuticals”, Supervisors: Serena Danti, Roberto Giovannoni, Mario Milazzo
3. Lorenzo Scarpelli, “Nanostructured Piezoelectric Materials for New Cochlear Implants: Fabrication, Characterization and Social Life Cycle Analysis”, Supervisors: Serena Danti, Massimiliano Labardi, Lucia Mancini, Bahareh Azimi
4. Anita Jose, “Engineering a Novel Hypoxic Biologically Complex 3D In Vitro Model of Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma Using Biocompatible, Higly Porous and Surface Modified 3D Polyurethane Scaffolds”, Supervisors: Serena Danti, Eirini Velliou
5. Mohamed Mahmoud Mohamed Saqawa, “Studying the Effect of Surface Modification of a Biomimetic Polyurethane Scaffold with Fibronectin on the Development Gemcitabine Chemoresistance in Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma”, Supervisors: Serena Danti, Eirini Velliou

July 7^th, 2023 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (IV appello)

Thesis Committee: Antonio Bertei, Ranieri Bizzarri, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Andrea Lazzeri, Giovanna Batoni, Piernicola Oliva, Dario Puppi

1. Beatrice Cecchini, “Fabrication and Characterization of Multi-Scale Biomaterial Models for Bacteriotherapy”, Supervisors: Serena Danti, Giovanna Batoni, Mario Milazzo
2. Roberta Rovelli, “Fabrication and Characterization of Multi-Scale Biomaterial Models for Bacteriotherapy”, Supervisors: Serena Danti, Giovanna Batoni, Mario Milazzo
3. Sven Macolic, “Design, Fabrication and Characterization of Poly(lactic-acid)-based Devices for Orthopedic Applications”, Supervisors: Dario Puppi, Serena Danti
4. Meruyert Rustembek, “Phase-Contrast Breast Computed Tomography: Effect of Propagation Distance, Energy and Dose on Image Quality”, Supervisors: Piernicola Oliva, Ranieri Bizzarri

June 6^th, 2023 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (III appello)

Thesis Committee: Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Vito Gigante, Giuseppe La Rocca, Stefan Heun, Maurizia Seggiani, Stefano Veronesi 

1. Futura Galletti, “Production and Characterisation of Polyolefin Mixtures from Post-consumed Recycled Materials”, Supervisors: Laura Bartolommei, Vito Gigante, Andrea Lazzeri
2. Emanuele Pompei, “Functionalization of 3D Graphene with Metal Nanoparticles:Perspectives for Hydrogen Storage”, Supervisors: Stefano Veronesi, Stefan Heun

May 9^th, 2023 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (II appello)

Thesis Committee: Laura Andreozzi, Giuseppe Brancato, Massimo Macucci, Paolo Marconcini, Lucia Sorba, Stefan Heun 

1. Laura Canal, “Development of Metamorphic Buffers for the Epitaxial Growth of InAs Quantum Wells”, Supervisors: Lucia Sorba, Stefan Heun

February 24^th, 2023 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (I appello)

Thesis Committee: Laura Aliotta, Giuseppe Brancato, Giuseppe C.D.S. Gallone, Vito Gigante, Claudio Ricci, Laura Aliotta 

1. Benedetta Antognoli, “Development of Epidermal Growth Factor-Eluting Contact Lenses via 3D Bioprinting to Support Corneal Healing”, Supervisors: Serena Danti, Claudio Ricci
2. Matteo Sestini, “Development of Microfabrication Technologies for Polymeric Structures as 3D Alveolar In Vitro Models”, Supervisors: Serena Danti, Claudio Ricci, Giuseppe C.D.S. Gallone

November 25^th, 2022 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (VI appello)

Thesis Committee: Laura Aliotta, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Giuseppe La Rocca, Andrea Lazzeri, Massimo Macucci, Stefano Roddaro, Filippo Costa, Vito Gigante, Roberto D'Ambrosio

1. Francesco Soldi, “Design, fabrication and detection of chipless tag in mm-wave”, Supervisor: Filippo Costa
2. Bianca Dal Pont, “Feasibility study of replacement of glass fiber reinforced panels with bio-based thermoset resin and natural fiber”, Supervisors: Laura Aliotta, Vito Gigante, Andrea Lazzeri
3. Andrea Rossini, "Study of the Influence of the Filament Winding process on the MW-CVI densification of the SiC/SiC composites by Micro-CT analysis", Supervisors: Andrea Lazzeri, Roberto D'Ambrosio

September 30^th, 2022 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (V appello)

Thesis Committee: Giuseppe Brancato, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Giuseppe C.D.S. Gallone, Vito Gigante, Paolo Marconcini, Lucia Sorba, Stefan Heun, Riccardo Nifosì, Sergio Pezzini, Valentina Tozzini

1. Bianca Turini, “Josephson Diode Effect in High-Mobility InSb Nanoflags”, Supervisors: Stefan Heun, Lucia Sorba
2. Ivan Villani, “Quantum transport in graphene Josephson junctions”, Supervisors: Stefan Heun, Sergio Pezzini
3. Giuseppe Sacco, "Molecular dynamics simulations of PNA-RNA hybrids for a microRNA sensor based on Nitrogen-Vacancy centers in diamond", Supervisors: Riccardo Nifosì, Valentina Tozzini
4. Luca Benedetti, "Insights into the chelate effect of metal complex formation: a computational study", Supervisor: Giuseppe Brancato

July 8^th, 2022 - 15:00 - Aula Magna Ulisse Dini (IV appello)

Thesis Committee: Maria Beatrice Coltelli, Caterina Cristallini, Serena Danti, Francesco Fuso, Vito Gigante, Mario Milazzo, Mario D'Acunto

1. Francesco Troisi, “Synthesis and characterization of copper nanoparticles (CuNPs) enabling antiviral and antibacterial properties”, Supervisors: Serena Danti, Mario D'Acunto