Erica Iacob

Biography

Erica Iacob is the Quality Manager at the Micro Nano Facility (MNF). She graduated in Physics from the University of Trento in 2000 and she has been working at FBK as researcher since 2000 in the Surface Characterization Area combinig expertise in photoelectron spectroscopy as well as morphological and compositional characterization of materials and surfaces with Atomic Force Microscopy. Her scientific background in advanced analytical techniques was combined since 2007 with experience in quality management. She has contributed to the development and management of quality systems for laboratory activities, with experience in ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and quality assurance in scientific measurement.  Within the Center for Sensors and Devices she supports the implementation and continuous improvement of the quality management system, contributing to the maintenance of ISO 9001:2015 certification. She is supporting the development of a custom Quality and process managmentt Software (LIMS). Her role includes promoting process consistency, traceability, and quality awareness across micro- and nanofabrication, characterization, and R&D activities, while supporting effective communication of quality requirements to researchers, technical staff, customers, and industrial partners.

Expertise

• Quality management systems for micro- and nanofabrication and characterization facilities
• Implementation, maintenance, and continuous improvement of quality management systems in accordance with ISO 9001:2015
• Laboratory accreditation and quality assurance in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025
• Quality procedures, documentation, process monitoring, and continuous improvement
• Morphological and compositional characterization of materials and surfaces
• Quality assurance and traceability in research, development, and analytical measurement activities