Prof. Cesare Malagu , University of Ferrara, Italy
Cesare Malagu’ is an Associate Professor at the University of Ferrara’s Department of Physics and Earth Sciences in Italy, where he has been a faculty member since 1997. He leads the semiconductor field at the Sensor and Semiconductor Laboratory and is the founder of SCENT S.r.l. His research focuses on the electrical, optical, and transport properties of semiconductor materials, with a particular emphasis on the development and application of chemo-resistive sensors for environmental monitoring and industrial technology transfer. Dr. Malagu’ holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Ferrara, where his doctoral thesis explored sensors for tetrahydrofuran and methanol. He has extensive teaching experience, offering courses in General Physics and Sensors at both the university and engineering departments. With an H-index of 39, his contributions to the field have been widely recognized. He is fluent in Italian and English, with proficiency in French and Spanish, and possesses strong organizational and technical skills, particularly in material science, nanotechnology, and sensor development for various applications, including medical diagnostics and food safety.
Professional Profile:
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Research for Best Researcher Award: Suitability Summary for Dr. Cesare Malagu
Dr. Cesare Malagu, an Associate Professor at the University of Ferrara, Italy, stands out as a highly suitable candidate for the Best Researcher Award. His extensive academic and research background, combined with significant contributions to the field of semiconductor sensors and gas sensing technology, underlines his qualifications for this recognition.
🎓 Education
Ph.D. in Physics
University of Ferrara
1997-2001
- Focus: Environmental and industrial monitoring of gas emissions.
- Ph.D. Thesis: “Sensori per tetraidrofurano e metanolo: dal modello alla caratterizzazione.”
- Main Objective: Demonstrated the potential of chemo-resistive sensors for industrial technology transfer and the basic interpretation of semiconductor physics applied to nanostructured semiconductors.
💼 Work Experience
Associate Professor
University of Ferrara, Department of Physics and Earth Sciences
1997 – Present
- Coordinates activities in the semiconductor field at the Sensor and Semiconductor Laboratory.
- Responsible for the sensor group and founder of SCENT S.r.l.
- H-index: 39.
Teaching Experience
- Department of Physics
- Sensors (2010 – Present)
- General Physics II (2011 – Present)
- Department of Chemistry
- General Physics I (2006 – 2011)
- Engineering Department
- General Physics II (2003 – 2007)
🏆 Achievements, Awards, and Honors
- H-index of 39: Acknowledged for high citation impact in academic publications.
- Founder of SCENT S.r.l.: Established a company focusing on sensor technology and applications.
- Coordination Role: Coordinator of the Sensors Group at the Department of Physics since 2010, managing a team of researchers and technicians.
Publication Top Notes:
Investigating the Temperature-Dependent Kinetics in Humidity-Resilient Tin–Titanium-Based Metal Oxide Gas Sensors
Nanostructured Eu-doped Ceria for humidity sensing: A morphological perspective
Insights into the Morphology and Structural Defects of Eu-Doped Ceria Nanostructures for Optoelectronic Applications in Red-Emitting Devices
Gas-sensing performance of SnO2-based chemoresistive sensors after irradiation with alpha particles and gamma-rays
Overview of Gas Sensors Focusing on Chemoresistive Ones for Cancer Detection
A Portable Device for I–V and Arrhenius Plots to Characterize Chemoresistive Gas Sensors: Test on SnO2-Based Sensors
Chemoresistive Nanosensors Employed to Detect Blood Tumor Markers in Patients Affected by Colorectal Cancer in a One-Year Follow Up