Ongoing projects

  • 2DMFactory – Two-Dimensional Materials Enabling Augmented Performance Technologies – CNR Goal-Oriented Research Unit (URGO) coordinated by Dr. Alessandro Molle (CNR-IMM); nPEG takes part together with CNR-NANOTEC (2026–).
  • CIRCULIGHT – Circulating light on any photonic platform – EIC Pathfinder Open 2023, Horizon Europe (ID 101129645) (2024–2027). PI: Prof. Giovanna Calò.

Past projects

  • RESTART – RESearch and innovation on future Telecommunications systems and networks, to make Italy more smART – PNRR Extended Partnership PE00000001, Spoke 2 and Spoke 3 (2024–2025).
  • Optical Communication Lab Tools – research contract with the European Space Agency (ESA) (2023–2025). PI: Dr. Giovanni Magno.
  • GRAforVITA – Life Cycle Assessment-driven GRAphene production for energy storage applications – PRIN 2022 PNRR (P20229P3JF) (2023–2025).
  • Progetto integrato fotovoltaico ad alta efficienza – ENEA – MASE Programme Agreement 2022–2024 (PTR 22-24) (2022–2024).
  • IMPACTS – Integrated Magneto-biPlAsmonic CirculaTor for Silicon platform – PHC Galilée 2022 (G22_139) (2022–2023).
  • Dispositivi riconfigurabili per l’invecchiamento attivo e in salute – FRA 2021, Politecnico di Bari (2021). PI: Dr. Giovanni Magno.
  • PASSEPARTOUT – Photonic Accurate and Portable Sensor Systems Exploiting Photo-Acoustic and Photo-Thermal Based IR Spectroscopy for Real-Time Outdoor Air Pollution Monitoring – Horizon 2020 ICT (2021–2025).
  • STRATIFY – Simulator of very high throughput satellites with flexible payload – research contract with Thales Alenia Space Italia (ESA programme) (2020–2025). PI: Dr. Marco Grande, Dr. Giovanni Magno.
  • OPTAPHI – Optical Sensing using Advanced Photo-Induced Effects – Marie Skłodowska-Curie Innovative Training Network, H2020-MSCA-ITN-2019 (2020–2024). PI: Dr. Marco Grande (2020–2023), Dr. Giovanni Magno (2023–2024).
  • DOMINO – Dispositivi e sistemi ottici e a microonde per l’invecchiamento attivo e in salute – REFIN 2018, POR Puglia FESR-FSE 2014–2020 (POLIBA408) (2020–2023). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio, Dr. Giovanni Magno.
  • Ottimizzazione delle proprietà ottiche e di trasporto di strati di grafene da impiegare in celle ad eterogiunzione a-Si:H/c-Si – ENEA agreement (2020–2021). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio.
  • Progetto di nano-antenne integrabili per l’interconnessione ottica – FRA 2019, Politecnico di Bari (2019). PI: Prof. Giovanna Calò.
  • Metamaterials for acoustic cloaking: an interdisciplinary approach – FRA 2019, Politecnico di Bari (2019). PI: Dr. Marco Grande.
  • Selective nanotweezers based on integrated plasmonic resonators for environmental monitoring – PHC Galilée 2018 (2018–2019). PI: Prof. Giovanna Calò (Politecnico di Bari), Dr. Giovanni Magno (C2N-CNRS).
  • Sistemi per la sicurezza dell’ambiente urbano, il monitoraggio ambientale e la prevenzione di eventi critici a rischio – PON “Ricerca e Innovazione” 2014–2020, AIM – Attraction and International Mobility (AIM1895471-3) (2018). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio.
  • WiNOT – Wireless Networks through on-chip Optical Technology – PRIN 2015, MIUR (2017–2020). PI: Prof. Vincenzo Petruzzelli.
  • FFABR 2017 – MIUR funding for basic research activities (2017). PI: Dr. Marco Grande, Prof. Giovanna Calò.
  • Linear and nonlinear graphene-based photonic and microwave platforms for broadband absorption and enhanced harmonic generation – US Army RDECOM (W911NF-16-2-0326) (2016). PI: Dr. Marco Grande.
  • Biosensori elettronici e ottici basati su materiali bidimensionali per la medicina personalizzata – FIR 2015 – Future In Research, Regione Puglia (7K76VI3) (2015–2018). PI: Dr. Marco Grande.
  • Ottimizzazione delle proprietà ottiche e di trasporto di strati di grafene da impiegare in celle ad eterogiunzione (n) a-Si:H/(p) c-Si – MiSE – ENEA Programme Agreement 2015–2017, Project B.1.2 “Ricerca su Tecnologie Fotovoltaiche Innovative” (2015–2018). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio.
  • Filtri attivi innovativi basati su dispositivi PBG con multi-quantum well a nitruri diluiti – FRA 2012, Politecnico di Bari (2014–2015). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio.
  • Experimental demonstration of mesoscopic self-collimation guiding – PHC Galilée, in cooperation with LAAS-CNRS Toulouse (G13-73) (2014). PI: Prof. Vincenzo Petruzzelli.
  • Novel linear and nonlinear graphene-based plasmonic and photonic platforms for broadband enhanced harmonic generation, Raman scattering, and absorption – US Army RDECOM (W911NF-13-1-0434) (2013–2015). PI: Dr. Marco Grande.
  • Consulenza e supporto per attività di simulazioni di campi elettromagnetici irradiati tramite software CST – research contract with SITAEL S.p.A. (2013–2014). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio.
  • GRAPPA – Graphene for photonics and plasmonics applications – CINECA ISCRA (2013–2014). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio.
  • RES NOVAE – Reti, Edifici, Strade: Nuovi Obiettivi Virtuosi per l’Ambiente e l’Energia – PON R&C 2007–2013 (PON04a2_E) (2012–2015). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio.
  • MASSIME – Sistemi di sicurezza meccatronici innovativi (cablati e wireless) per applicazioni ferroviarie, aerospaziali e robotiche – PON (PON02_00576_3333585/1) (2012–2015). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio (Politecnico di Bari unit).
  • Development of photonic crystal biosensors for cardiac biomarker detection – Government of South Australia (2012–2013). PI: Prof. Nico Voelcker (University of South Australia), Prof. Derek Chew (Flinders Medical Centre), Prof. Antonella D’Orazio (Politecnico di Bari), Dr. Tiziana Stomeo (IIT Lecce).
  • Novel plasmonic and photonic platforms for strong light-matter interactions in linear and nonlinear regimes – US Army RDECOM (2012). PI: Dr. Marco Grande.
  • SPMAPS – Surface Plasmon Management in Active and Passive Systems – CINECA ISCRA (2011–2012). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio.
  • VIPS – Validations and Investigation of Photonic Structures – CINECA ISCRA (2011–2012). PI: Prof. Vincenzo Petruzzelli.
  • Fabrication and characterization of two-dimensional periodic plasmonic nanostructures operating in linear and non-linear regime – US Army RDECOM (W911NF-11-1-0284) (2011). PI: Dr. Marco Grande.
  • PHOTONICA – Photonic Interconnect Technology for Chip Multiprocessing Architectures – FIRB 2008, MIUR (2010–2013). PI: Prof. Giovanna Calò.
  • Experimental demonstration of 2nd and 3rd harmonic generation at visible and UV wavelengths under phase and group mismatch in ultrathin, deeply sub-wavelength structures – US Army RDECOM (W911NF-10-1-0511) (2010). PI: Dr. Marco Grande.
  • Plasmonic nanostructures for enhanced light absorption – CINECA ISCRA (2010). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio.
  • Regional laboratory for synthesis and characterization of new organic and nanostructured materials for electronics, photonics and advanced technologies – Regione Puglia (2009–2011). PI: Prof. Vincenzo Petruzzelli.
  • FAILSAFE – Failsafe systems and architectures for avionic applications – Regione Puglia, with Mel System S.r.l. (2009–2011). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio.
  • Exhibitors in GTEM cell for the evaluation of the biological effects at mobile phone frequencies – Regione Puglia (CIP PE_113) (2007–2008). PI: Prof. Vincenzo Petruzzelli.
  • OECB – Optoelectronic Circuit Boards: design, fabrication and characterization – Somacis S.p.A., FAR 2004 (2007–2008).
  • Photonic band gap nanosensors – PRIN 2005, MIUR (2005–2008). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio.
  • Metodi e modelli di dispositivi fotonici per reti ad alta capacità – FIRB 2001, MIUR (2003–2006). PI: Prof. Antonella D’Orazio.
  • PRIN 2002 – MIUR (2002). PI: Prof. Vincenzo Petruzzelli.

COST Actions

  • COST Action MP0805 – Novel Gain Materials and Devices Based on III/V Compounds
  • COST Action MP0702 – Towards Functional Sub-Wavelength Photonic Structures
  • COST Action P11 – Physics of linear, non-linear, active photonic crystals
  • COST Action 288 – Nanoscale and Ultrafast Photonics
  • COST Action 268 – Wavelength scale photonic components for telecommunications