People
Mister is
people
The team
Marco Bianconi (CNR-IMM)
Scientific Manager
“I have been a CNR researcher for as long as I can remember. I work at the Institute for Microelectronics and Microsystems. I contributed to the foundation of MISTER and have followed its growth up to the present stage with satisfaction. I am the Scientific Manager and work to ensure that strategic innovation topics can be effectively transferred to businesses and civil society.”
Valeria Pignedoli
Director
“After years of law practice, I joined the world of research and innovation in 2012. Since 2013 I have held the position of General Director of MISTER Smart Innovation. I deal with strategic policies and business plans, management and control, project management, human resources management, and management of the Bologna CNR Technopole. Buzzwords: curiosity, innovation and teamwork.”
Simona Aldrovandi
Administration Manager
“I have a lot of experience in administration and management of business activities. In MISTER, the experience has allowed me to help create the foundations of a structure that is always growing and developing. I also take care of the management and accounting related to Regional POR-FESR projects, offer support to our Clients and collaborate in communications and dissemination activities of Bologna CNR Technopole.”
Marco Ardoino
Technology Transfer
“At 10 years old I dreamt of playing for Juventus, at 16 of performing with the Clash. Today I would like to be a lighthouse keeper… Since lighthouses are now all automated, I work in MISTER trying to build connections with companies, to transfer our technologies and research activities and place them in production.”
Matteo Bevilacqua
Multimedia Developer
“Tecnologo della Comunicazione, per MISTER metto in opera le competenze nell’ambito del Virtuale e dell’Interactive Cinema, oltre a quelle più consolidate di Videomaker e Motion Graphic Designer con oltre un decennio di esperienza. Trovo stimolante scoprire e rappresentare il lato umano della tecnologia. Il problem solving è il cardine che regge un set, e questo vale anche per un laboratorio di ricerca!”
Alessio Giberti
Researcher
“After graduation and a PhD in Physics, I worked in academic research for a few years, dealing with transport phenomena in nanostructured semiconductors. Then, in MISTER, I became interested in sensors, and I later dived into communication protocols and data science for the development of data-driven and decision support systems.”
Andrea Gorreri
Researcher
“Through the lens of physics, I have always wanted to understand how the objects around me work, and since I have been a member of MISTER, my desire is no longer just to understand them, but also to connect them. I am the “man of protocols”, and I will not stop until I connect all the devices around me!”.
Giovanni Battista Montanari
Researcher
“I decided to study engineering after seeing this scene, today I do many different jobs depending on the need. The most exciting thing is trying to solve problems … together.”
Vincenzo Montedoro
Researcher
“My undergraduate degree and PhD in physics of matter have encouraged me to look at the world and the challenges that arise daily with curiosity and initiative. MISTER is the perfect place for the curious innovator. This is why, since I arrived, I have been interested in different areas, ranging from optics up to sensors, passing through radio-frequency devices.”
Anna Sagnella
Researcher
“In MISTER, I deal with many different things. Regarding industrial research, I focus on innovative strategies for eco-packaging and the development of new formulations to prolong food shelf-life. I also coordinate the Quality Control System and Institutional Accreditations. Furthermore, I support the preparation of applications for institutional (co)-funding calls and create scientific content for communication channels. Be sure to read my articles”
Sophie Saltini
Lab technician
“Dealing with hardware and design, I am the cross-functional figure who puts her hands on all projects. In fact, I design and make analog and digital hardware with due knowledge of electrical, electronic, and mechanical components. I also do packaging design and 3D printing prototype realization. Constant learning, cross-disciplinarity, flexibility, and kindness are my cornerstones!”
Giulia Santamaria
Communications Manager
“I strongly believe in the importance of development, which is why in MISTER I communicate the projects of my fellow researchers and our partners (and thus spend a lot of time figuring out what they are actually working on). I organize events and create content for the Bologna CNR Tecnopole, aiming to bring the world of research closer to companies and the general public.”
Francesco Santoro
Researcher
“I am a data scientist with a history as an astronomer. Data and programming are my bread and butter. My job in MISTER is to develop customized, innovative, data-driven solutions to complex problems. This means that a large part of my day is dedicated to designing, implementing, and deploying Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning algorithms.”
Anna Vianelli
Researcher
“I am an experimental physicist who has always been curious and enthusiastic about learning new things. In MISTER I am in charge of making projects go the right way. Playing with technologies, finding solutions: that’s the fun, the rest is work.”
Board of Directors
Michele Muccini (CNR)
Chairman
Associates
Franco Belosi
Fabrizio Ravegnani
Emanuele Treossi
Massimo Zambianchi
Manuela Melucci
Valentina Benfenati
Paolo Dambruoso
Laura Favaretto
Emanuela Saracino
Giuseppe Confessore
Stefano Toffanin
Valentin Alek Dediu
Giampiero Ruani
Chiara Dionigi
Margherita Bolognesi
Andrea Zappettini
Franca Albertini
Simone Fabbrici
Massimo Mazzer
