EDUCATION
Current position: PhD student at the University of Catania, curriculum “Applied Physics” (Tutors: Prof. G. Stella, Dr. F. Romano).
2025: Master’s Degree in Physics, University of Catania
Final grade: 110/110 cum laude
Thesis title: “Novel dosimetric approaches for FLASH radiotherapy”
(Supervisor: Prof. G. Stella; Co-supervisors: Dr. F. Romano, Dr. G. Milluzzo)
2023: Bachelor’s Degree in Physics, University of Catania
Final grade: 110/110 cum laude
Thesis title: “3D dosimetry using polymer gels in external beam radiotherapy”
(Supervisor: Prof. G. Stella)
2020: Scientific High School Diploma, Liceo Scientifico “Archimede”, Acireale (CT)
Final grade: 100/100
SCHOLARSHIPS
2025: 6-month research scholarship at the University of Palermo for the research activity “Study of the response of multi-detectors based on Silicon Carbide for dosimetry in FLASH radiotherapy and design of 2D array systems" (BS-RIC 48-2025), within the DALI’ Project (PNRR – THE).
2024: INFN scholarship “Più Donne nella Fisica” (BC 25913/2023).
Activity conducted at the INFN Catania Division.
Development, characterization and validation of novel dosimetric approaches for Ultra-High Dose Rate (UHDR) radiation beams in the context of FLASH radiotherapy