PhD Student at the University of Bologna since 2023, conducting research in the field of space propulsion, specifically plasma propulsion for satellites. His research interests focus on Helicon Plasma Thrusters, a type of thruster that uses plasmas generated through radiofrequency antennas to produce thrust.
Education
He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Pisa, and later obtained a Master’s degree with honors in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Bologna. His thesis focused on a feasibility study of an Air-Breathing Electric Propulsion (ABEP) mission in Martian orbit.
Scientific Activity
His PhD project involves the design and testing of a Helicon Plasma Thruster, in collaboration with CIRA (Italian Aerospace Research Centre).
He is actively involved in the advancement of two European projects: BOOST and WET, both focused on plasma propulsion in space.
He is the co-author of two papers presented at the IEPC (International Electric Propulsion Conference) and the IAC (International Astronautical Congress).
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