Research Units

The Center for Sensor & Devices performs research in several areas of Material Science, Silicon Based devices, radiation detectors and imagers, photonics, bioscience and biotechnology, Quantum Technologies and energy systems.
The research activities are divided into ten units that focus on different fields of research: CRS, IQO, IRIS, MNF, MST, MTSD, NEXT, PMSSG, SPIN and SQD.

  • The CRS unit of the SD centre focuses on research and development of radiation sensors (electromagnetic radiation and ionizing particles) customized for the target application.
    Head of Unit: Giancarlo Pepponi
  • Integrated and Quantum Optics Unit develops, fabricates and characterizes integrated optical circuits for biomedical sensing, miniaturization of spectrometers and interferometers, and devices for applications in telecommunications among others.
    Head of Unit: Georg Pucker
  • The unit focuses on R&D on the development of advanced solid-state sensors, either using dedicated technology processes or state-of-the-art CMOS technologies, with special and fully customizable features
    Head of Unit: Leonardo Gasparini
  • The MNF unit manages the cleanroom fabrication laboratories of the SD Center, supporting the micro- and nanofabrication of devices and technologies developed within the center. The facility also oversees the dicing and testing areas for the characterization and preparation of fabricated devices.
    Head of Unit: Francesco Ficorella
  • The research activity of the Unit is oriented to the design and fabrication of microsystems, microdevices and sensors
    Head of Unit: Leandro Lorenzelli
  • Materials and Topologies for Sensors and Devices (MTSD) unit has Characterization and development expertise to enable materials and topologies necessary to advance the technological platforms on sensors & devices.
    Head of Unit: Massimo Bersani
  • The NEXT Unit focuses on the development of new technologies based on silicon carbide (SiC), enabling advanced device platforms for the SD Center. The unit works in close coordination with the other research units to support the transition toward next-generation microfabrication platforms
    Head of Unit: Antonino Picciotto
  • The PMSSG Unit provides project management support to the research units of the SD Center, facilitating the coordination and implementation of research activities. The group also contributes to the center’s communication and strategic planning, supporting alignment across units and initiatives.
    Head of Unit: Vittorio Guarnieri
  • Sensor, Packaging & Integration | SPIN
    The SPIN Research Unit focuses on sensor packaging and integration, supporting back-end activities in the integration laboratory and cleanroom packaging facilities. The unit also conducts research on innovative materials for advanced packaging solutions, including wood-based and flexible materials.
    Head of Unit: David Novel
  • The SQD Research Unit focuses on the development of superconducting quantum devices, from design and microfabrication in the FBK cleanroom facility to cryogenic characterisation and final experiments in a dedicated cryogenic laboratory.
    Head of Unit: Federica Mantegazzini
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