The Power Grids of the Future: Improving Flexibility and Resilience Through Fast and Accurate Measurements
As global electricity demand grows, fast and accurate frequency and ROCOF measurements are vital for grid stability. Combining synchronized PMU data with data fusion methods enhances observability, reduces uncertainty, and strengthens future smart grids.
Smart composites: tougher and self-healing interfaces
Smart composites with tougher and self-healing interfaces enhance structural safety and durability. AIMAT research achieved +45% interfacial adhesion and up to 100% recovery, paving the way for more sustainable and long-lasting materials.
Gravitational waves from space: new horizons for fundamental physics
ESA’s LISA mission, planned for 2035, will detect gravitational waves from space to study gravity and supermassive black holes. Building on LISA Pathfinder’s success, it will open new frontiers in fundamental physics.
Development of pixel sensors for radiation detection: new technologies from DII for physics, space, and medical-industrial imaging
For over ten years, the University of Trento’s DII has developed CMOS pixel sensors for radiation detection, with applications in physics, space, medicine, and industry. Innovative projects and awards highlight its global research excellence.
Glassy enamels in architecture: a sustainable alternative for the future of construction
A study by the Department of Industrial Engineering explores enameled panels as durable, aesthetic and sustainable cladding. Despite higher initial costs, they ensure long service life, lower maintenance, and reduced environmental impact.
Smart Spaces with UWB: tracking, cooperation, and perception for a connected world
Global Navigation Satellite Systems have transformed our relationship with space: today, we can precisely locate objects, people, and vehicles, paving the way for innovations in logistics, robotics, and personalized services with unprecedented accuracy.
But what happens when satellites can’t “see” us because their signals are blocked by walls and structures?
Searching for Gravitational Waves with Integrated Photonics and Quantum Technologies
Through integrated photonics and squeezed light, researchers are developing new technologies to detect gravitational waves. These advances aim to make future detectors more compact, stable, and efficient, expanding our ability to listen to the universe.
The Recyclability of packaging materials: the virtuous case of glass
Today the pressure from population growth and global consumption, combined with the planet’s limited capacity to supply resources and absorb waste, calls for a shift in direction: we must transition to a circular economy. This more forward-thinking vision is built around the principles of “repair – reuse – recycle” (the three Rs), where circularity is not only technical, but also cultural and social.
Sustainable logistics: designing, digitalizing, and optimizing with people in mind
How can engineering help build more efficient, digitalized logistics systems that also prioritize human well-being? This is the central question of a PhD project from the Department of Industrial Engineering, which explored logistics in complex real-world settings with a clear objective: to combine operational efficiency with social sustainability.
More sustainable tires: a European Project led by DII
Today, Europe is entirely dependent on the import of natural rubber – a raw material classified as ‘critical’ by the EU; only 1.5% of end-of-life tire rubber is actually reused to produce new ones. These challenges are being addressed by NORUBTREET_4_LIFE, a European project funded under the Life Horizon Europe programme.
