PhD Students in SIU!
This page presents the PhD students involved in Space It Up! (SIU!) and their research activities.
Space It Up! brings together doctoral researchers working on innovative projects in the space sector, encouraging collaboration, knowledge exchange, and interdisciplinary development.
The participation of PhD students in Space It Up! highlights the contribution of early-career researchers to advancing research and innovation. Through SIU!, doctoral students engage with academic and professional networks, supporting scientific progress and creating new opportunities within the space research community.
Below you can find the list of participating PhD students and their profiles.
Ph.D. Student in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
Afshin Moazzam
Within the Space It Up project, my research on Local Climate Zone (LCZ) mapping
Ph.D. Student in MECHANICAL ENGINEERING, Politecnico di Milano
Alessandro Levati
My research activity focuses on the investigation of the mechanical properties of
Ph.D. Student in Aerospace Science and Technology, Politecnico di Milano
Alessandro Michelazzi
My research develops Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) solutions for close formation
Ph.D. Student in Industrial Engineering, University of Naples Federico II
Alfonso Caiazzo
My research activity focuses on the structural conception and engineering development of
Ph.D. Student in Physics, University of Torino
Andrea Frassa’
My research focuses on advancing detector technology for medium-energy gamma-ray astronomy, addressing
Ph.D. student in Sciences, Technologies and Measurements for Space, University of Padua
Andrea Meneguzzo
My research activity focuses on laser beam propagation, management and applications, with
Ph.D. Student in Space Science and Technology, University of Trento & University of Calabria
Antonella Congacha
My research activity consists of the description of extreme events like
Ph.D. Student in Ecology and Marine Biology, University School for Advanced Studies IUSS Pavia
Aurora Troccoli
I am a PhD researcher in Sustainable Development and Climate Change (SDC)
Ph.D. Student in Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino
Chiara Franceschini
My research focuses on improving the simulation of impact and damage in
Ph.D. Student in Physics University of Trento
Chiara Volpato
My research activity, carried out within the Space It Up! project and as
Ph.D. Student in Physics, Sapienza University of Rome and INFN
Costanza Bellucci
I am a second-year Ph.D. student in Physics at Sapienza University of
Ph.D. Student in Space Science and Technology, University of Trento
David Schledewitz
My doctoral research, supported by the Space It Up! (SIU!) initiative, focuses
Ph.D. Student in Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
Davide Lorenzo Cappa
The research focuses on developing methods and models for space structures manufactured
Ph.D. Student in Space Science and Technology, University of Trento & University of Calabria
Elisa Maria Fortugno
The phenomenon of energy cascade in Alfvénic solar wind turbulence is a
Ph.D. Student in Sciences and Technologies for Aeronautics and Satellite Applications, University of
Federico Cescon
My research focuses on numerical simulations and experimental testing of electric propulsion
Ph.D. Student in in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Space Science, Sapienza University of Rome & INAF-I
Federico Colaiuta
I am a second-year PhD candidate in Astronomy, Astrophysics, and Space Science
Ph.D. Student in Industrial Engineering, University of Naples Federico II
Gennaro D’Anna
Within the Space Propulsion research group, my work focuses on \"Green Space
Ph.D. Student in Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino
Giacomo Luccisano
I am a PhD student at the Polytechnic University of Turin (Turin,
Ph.D. Student in Sciences, Technologies and Measurements for Space, University of Padua
Giacomo Melchiori
My research project focuses on the geological characterization of Lunar and Martian
Ph.D. Student in Industrial Engineering, University of Naples Federico II
Gianluca Coppa
I am a PhD student in Aerospace Engineering at the University of
Ph.D. Student in Brain, Mind and Computer Science, University of Padua
Giovanna Tedesco
I am a PhD student in Brain, Mind, and Computer Science, and
Ph.D. Student in INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY, Sapienza University of Rome
Giulia Pisani
The research activity during my PhD will focus on the imaging capabilities
Ph.D. Student in Sciences, Technologies, and Measurements for Space, University of Padua
Lara Senter
My research project aims to investigate the integration of Freeform optics (FFOs)
Ph.D. Student in Space Science and Technology, University of Trento
Lucas Calzà
My research focuses on the interaction between the lithosphere, comprehensive of the
Ph.D. Student in Information Engineering, University of Padova
Ludovica Pradetto Battel
The aim of my research is to develop a low-power onboard data
Ph.D. Student in Civil and Environmental Engineeringg, Politecnico di Torino
Marco Coppola
I’m Marco Coppola, at the second year of PhD at Politecnico di
Ph.D. Student in Aeronautics and Space Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome
Mascia Bucciarelli
My research focuses on developing digital twins to support space mission’s lifecycle,
Ph.D. Student in Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
Matteo Capitanio
I’m a PhD student in Aerospace Engineering at Politecnico di Milano, working
Ph.D. Student in Information Technology, Politecnico di Milano
Matteo Monti
My research activity focuses on the comprehensive study and design of a
Ph.D. Student in Industrial Engineering, University of Naples Federico II
Matteo Palescandolo
As low Earth orbit (LEO) becomes increasingly congested, traditional Space Situational Awareness
Ph.D. Student in Industrial Engineering, University of Padua
Naila Naila
My research focuses on understanding and mapping urban near-surface air temperature (Ta)
Ph.D. Student in Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Torino
Pierantonio Bertuccio
My doctoral research focuses on developing advanced guidance, navigation and control (GNC)
Ph.D. Student in in Physics, University of Naples Federico II, INAF-OACN
Preity Sukla Sahani
My research focuses on the study of solar eruptive phenomena, particularly coronal
Ph.D. Student in Earth, Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Bologna
Rebecca Martellotti
My PhD research, funded by Space It Up! (SIU!) and supported by
Ph.D. Student in Space Science and Technology, University of Trento
Riccardo Chiartano
Under the supervision of Dr. Silvano Fineschi and Dr. Roberto Susino, my
Ph.D. Student in Industrial Chemistry, University of Bologna
Salvatore Lazzara
My research activity focuses on the development and optimization of strategies for
Ph.D. Student in Aerospace Engineering, Politecnico di Milano
Samuele Giuseppe Labò
As part of the ASTRA research group at Politecnico di Milano, my
Ph.D. Student in Space Science and Technology, University of Trento
Sara Bertone
The solar atmosphere is divided into the photosphere, chromosphere, transition region and
Ph.D. Student in BRAIN, MIND & COMPUTER SCIENCE, University of Padua
Serafino Mansueto
My research is aimed at investigating the effects of simulated microgravity on
Ph.D. Student in Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications, Sapienza University of
Ylenia D’Onofrio
My PhD research is focused on the use of different sets of
The list is currently being updated.