I am a theoretical physicist working on quantum simulations of synthetic matter.

My research topics include topological phases of matter, bound states in the continuum, Floquet physics, non-Hermitian physics, and synthetic dimensions in plasmonics, photonics and ultracold atoms. Curious? Read more about my research, or see my latest publications.

I have obtained about 1m€ in total external funding from competitive national and European fellowships (Marie Curie, Academy of Finland, and Levi Montalcini). Read more about my projects.

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• Aug 29, 2025

  A perspective on topological photonics in nanoscaled systems

  Topology has become a powerful tool for controlling light and protecting photonic properties against imperfections. Most approaches in photonics have...

• Aug 6, 2025

  Topological invariants and topological charges in photonics

  Topology can come in two forms. One is global, describing bulk invariants that span entire energy bands, while the other...

• May 1, 2025

  Moving to Pisa

  From May 2025, I have moved to the Department of Physics at the University of Pisa as a Rita Levi...

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