my research group will focus on studying the interaction of light with microscopic objects, both synthetic (active colloids) and biological (microalgae). Our goal is to establish a synergy between light and matter to explore fundamental questions in living matter while harnessing out-of-equilibrium dynamics to create optical materials with tunable properties and develop innovative computational platforms. You can find more details on the Research page of this website. If you have a background in physics, biology, or materials science—or are simply passionate about these topics—contact me to know more! Both experimental and numerical/theoretical background are welcome.

the University of Calabria (Unical) is located in Cosenza, a city in southern Italy, less than an hour from both the sea and ski slopes. Unical has been recognised by the European Union as a Centre of Excellence in Research, a prestigious award for outstanding human resource development in the scientific field. According to CENSIS—one of Italy’s most reputable ranking institutes—Unical ranks 1st among large universities (20,000–40,000 students) in terms of course quality and student services. The Physics Department offers state-of-the-art infrastructure for both experimental physics and numerical studies.