Dr. Marco Favetta | Radiation Physics Awards | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Marco Favetta, ASP Trapani, Italy

Marco Favetta is an accomplished medical physicist currently serving as the Head of the Medical Physics and Trapani Radiotherapy Departmental Unit at A.S.P. Trapani since 2024. he has built a robust career in medical physics, with prior roles as Dirigent Physicist at the University Hospital Consortium Company Polyclinic of Bari and ASST-Lodi. Marco obtained his Diploma of Specialization in Medical Physics from the University of Catania with top honors, and he holds a PhD in Physics focused on medical applications. He has extensive teaching experience, having lectured on medical physics and applied physics at the University of Catania. Marco is also recognized for his contributions to research, including collaboration with ELI Beamlines in Prague, where he led projects in innovative radiotherapy technologies. His professional expertise extends to HR and economic management within healthcare, showcasing his managerial skills in resolving complex issues and fostering collaboration among multidisciplinary teams. Marco is dedicated to advancing medical physics through research, education, and innovation, making significant contributions to the field and mentoring future professionals.

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Summary of Suitability for the Best Researcher Award

Based on the impressive qualifications and contributions of Marco Favetta, I believe he is exceptionally suitable for the Best Researcher Award. His extensive research background, particularly in the field of Medical Physics and laser-driven technologies, demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing knowledge and innovation in photonics and radiation therapy.

Education 🎓

Specialization in Medical Physics
University of Catania
Date: 15 July 2014
Grade: 70/70
Thesis: “Special Techniques of Radiotherapy: from planning to treatment verifications”
PhD in Physics, Medical Physics
University of Salento
Date: 2 May 2007 – 30 April 2010
Thesis: “MR image analysis for the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s dementia: identification of a template base for the hippocampus area”
Degree in Physics
University of Catania
Date: 20 December 2006
Grade: 110/110
Thesis: “Detection of neutrinos of very high energy: study of underwater acoustic background noise”

Work Experience 💼

Head of Medical Physics and Trapani Radiotherapy Departmental Unit
A.S.P. Trapani
Date: 2024 – Present
Dirigent Physicist, Medical Physics
University Hospital Consortium Company Polyclinic of Bari
Date: 2017 – 2024
Dirigent Physicist, Medical Physics (on leave)
A.S.P. Siracusa
Date: 2020 – 2021
Dirigent Physicist, Medical Physics
ASST-Lodi
Date: 2015 – 2017
Senior Post Doc
IMM-CNR, Catania, Italy
Date: 2014 – 2015
Scientific Associate
CNR – IMM
Date: 2013 – 2015
Junior Post Doc
INFN, National Laboratories of the South, Catania, Italy
Date: 2011 – 2012
Graduate School of Medical Physics
University of Catania, Italy
Date: 2010 – 2014
Scientific Associate
INFN
Date: 2005 – 2014

Achievements 🏆

Notable managerial skills demonstrated at the Polyclinic of Bari, with recognition from the head of the U.O.S.D. of Health Physics.
Collaboration with the ELI Beamlines research center in Prague, coordinating experiments and overseeing a diverse team.
Developed international collaborations and networks in oncology, dosimetry, and X-ray imaging.
Participated in the Megatalenti project, presenting a business idea and creating a corresponding business plan.

Awards and Honors 🥇

Recognized for dedication and passion for research and innovation.
Solid reference point for colleagues, demonstrating leadership and the ability to inspire.

Publication Top Notes:

Characterization of kHz Repetition Rate Laser-Driven Electron Beams by an Inhomogeneous Field Dipole Magnet Spectrometer

BIOESOnet: A Tool for the Generation of Personalized Human Metabolic Pathways from 23andMe Exome Data

Silicon nitride surfaces as active substrate for electrical DNA biosensors

Development of Si-based electrical biosensors: Simulations and first experimental results

ELIMED: a new hadron therapy concept based on laser driven ion beams

Mr. Mohammad Ali Nasiri ,university of valencia -Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMOL), Spain

Mohammad Ali Nasiri, based in Valencia, Spain, is an innovative researcher specializing in thermoelectric materials, energy storage, and sustainable solutions. With over five years of experience at the Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMOL), he has made significant advancements in energy storage technologies and sustainable thermoelectric materials. Nasiri has expertise in micro/nanofabrication and extensive characterization techniques, including electron beam evaporation, thermal evaporation, and Raman spectroscopy. His notable publications include works on ultrathin transparent nickel electrodes and lignin-derived ionic conducting membranes. Nasiri holds a Master of Science in Nanotechnology from the Materials and Energy Research Center, Iran, and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Tarbiat Modares University, Iran. He is currently pursuing research in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology at the University of Valencia, focusing on thermoelectric materials. Nasiri’s work has been guided by esteemed research advisors Andres Cantarero and Clara Gomez.

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Education:

Researcher in Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, University of Valencia (March 2019 – Present)
Master of Science in Nanotechnology – Nanomaterials, Materials and Energy Research Center, Tehran, Iran (September 2014 – 2017)
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Tarbiat Modares University, Tehran, Iran (November 2006 – 2009)

Languages:

English (B1), Persian (Native) 🗣️📚

Research Interests:

Hydrogel bioelectronics
Thermal conductivity on flakes
Ionic thermometric materials 🌊🌡️

Professional Experience:

Researcher Assistant at Instituto de Ciencia Molecular (ICMOL) (March 2019 – Present)
- Developed sensors for 3ω method thermal conductivity characterization.
- Created lignin-based MWCNT/MXene multilayered electrodes for energy storage.
- Pioneered sustainable innovations in thermoelectric materials, including lignin-derived ionic conducting membranes and hydrogels.
- Advanced techniques in transparent thermoelectric materials, including ultrathin transparent nickel electrodes and selective light absorbers. 🌞🧪

Skills:

Cleanroom Class 10000: Expert in micro and nanofabrication techniques such as electron beam evaporation, thermal evaporation, sputtering, ellipsometry, dry etching, and wire bonding. 🏭🔧
Characterization Techniques: Proficient in thermoelectric and thermal conductivity measurements, Hall effect, Raman, FTIR, UV-Vis, XPS, Kerr electro-optic effect, and SThM. 📊🔍
Mathematical Modeling and Problem Solving: Specializes in ionic thermoelectric materials and metamaterials using finite element method (FEM) and perturbation method. 📐🧩