innovation
Discover how LPSQ-based polymer nanocomposites containing functionalized alumina nanoparticles enhance heat transport in thermal interface materials (TIMs). The study highlights the role of interfacial interactions in designing flexible, highly thermally conductive materials for advanced thermal management of high-performance electronic devices.
The research group led by Ye Jixing, Gian-Franco Dalla Betta, and Lucio Pancheri develops advanced 3D silicon sensors with exceptional radiation hardness for particle physics experiments. From the LHC to the future FCC, these technologies aim to enhance detector precision, timing performance, and reliability under extreme radiation conditions.
The project develops control algorithms for autonomous robots capable of navigating without GPS, avoiding obstacles, and preventing dangerous operating configurations. Using hybrid dynamical systems and relative measurements, the research provides mathematically rigorous, computationally efficient solutions applicable to ground, marine, and aerial autonomous robots.
Training
An interview with Professor Giovanni Straffelini about What No One Tells You About Academic Careers, a guide for PhD candidates and early-career researchers exploring the challenges, opportunities, and international nature of today's academic career path.
During the 2026 Research Day, the University of Trento's Department of Industrial Engineering presented its achievements, funding results, and future perspectives, reflecting on the value of research, collaboration with industry, and the ethical and social responsibilities of innovation. A multidisciplinary community committed to combining excellence with impact.
A new Elsevier book on architected metamaterials, edited by Matteo Benedetti, provides an integrated overview of design, additive manufacturing, material properties, and industrial applications.
COMPANIES
Nearly 200 students from the University of Trento attended Ferrari’s F1 Engineering Academy presentation. The event combined career guidance and a tech talk, highlighting required skills and opportunities to enter Formula 1, focusing on teamwork, data analysis, and technological innovation
Soilence secured second place at Trentino Startup Valley 2025 with its innovative biodegradable water-retaining soil amendment. Developed by researchers from the University of Trento, the technology enhances drought resilience and supports sustainable agriculture in the face of climate change.
New friction materials for braking systems combine benzoxazine resins and rice husk to enhance environmental sustainability. Benzoxazine binders deliver braking performance comparable to phenolic resins, with improved wear resistance and reduced particulate emissions.
stories
Francesco Baroni, a student at the University of Trento, turned his thesis experience at CERN into a career in robotics for particle accelerators. After contributing to several innovative projects, he is now pursuing a PhD focused on the Future Circular Collider, helping develop the largest robotic system ever built at CERN.
Federico Fortunati shares his journey from studying Industrial Engineering in Trento to leading multidisciplinary projects in the semiconductor industry in the Netherlands. Through start-up experiences, passion for mechatronics, and continuous learning, he now works on highly complex systems combining mechanics, electronics, and software with nanometer-level precision.
Interview with a Trento PhD graduate now working at Jaguar Land Rover. She shares her global journey, how tribology applies to high-performance braking systems, and the future challenges in automotive engineering, including EVs, sustainability, and smart braking technologies.
