Coordinator

Full Professor of Experimental Physics | University of Trento

Roberto Iuppa is a leading figure in Experimental Physics, specializing in particle and astroparticle research. Since joining the University of Trento in 2016, he has bridged the gap between fundamental physics and cutting-edge technological applications in space and ground-based experiments.

Roberto Iuppa holds key roles in some of the world’s most prestigious scientific collaborations:

• CERN (ATLAS Collaboration): Contributing since 2014 to the ITk project for the High-Luminosity LHC (HL-LHC). His work focuses on 3D pixel detectors, muon tracker alignment, and Higgs boson production analysis;
• Space Missions (CSES-Limadou): Leading the Trento group and serving on the international Joint Working Group. He pioneered the use of MAPS sensors for the HEPD-02 detector;
• Astroparticle Physics: Long-standing contributor to the ARGO-YBJ collaboration, investigating cosmic ray anisotropy and atmospheric shower data.

A specialist in detector technology, Prof. Iuppa oversees R&D in:

• Advanced Sensors: Monolithic Active Pixel Sensors (MAPS) and 3D pixel detectors;
• Future Tech: High-temperature superconducting magnets and Deep Neural Networks (DNN) for on-chip applications.
• Project Funding: He consistently secures over €0.5M/year in research funding, leading projects such as ARCADIA, SpaceItUp, NUSES, and SPaRKLE.

As a dedicated educator and mentor, Prof. Iuppa has supervised over 20 PhD students and postdoctoral researchers, guiding them toward careers in academia and high-tech industries.

• Teaching: Delivers advanced courses on Particle Physics, Detector Technology, and Research Methodology;
• Institutional Roles: Member of the INFN National Scientific Commission 2 (Astroparticle Physics) and consultant for the ESA Academy and ASI (Italian Space Agency).