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Padua, Veneto, It

Padua, Veneto, Italy

20 hours course of Geometrical optics for Orthoptics students (Department of Neuroscience - University of Padova)

Padua, Veneto, Italy

Responsible of the gamma detection array of a neutron-based inspection system (RRTNIS) for cargo during integration and field tests (Port of Rijeka, Croatia).Numerical simulations (Monte Carlo) and proof-of-principle experiments of neutron inspection techniques based on the laser-plasma neutron beam. Radiation safety studies, with Monte Carlo simulations, using a laser-plasma based X-rays sources to be employed in a 3D tomography for cargo inspection.Development and characterization, using Monte Carlo simulations and laboratory tests, of compact systems focused on neutron/gamma detection with discrimination capabilities for supporting decommissioning and dismantling operations of nuclear facilities.Development and characterization of new 3D-printable (photocurable) siloxane-based scintillators (for charge particles) to be used for dosimetry applications in proton therapy treatments.

Greater Padova (Padua) Metropolitan Area

Development of a state-of-art neutron detector based on new plastic scintillators with neutron/gamma discrimination capabilities, using a readout based on a SiPM arrays.Experiments and Monte Carlo simulations. Applications in: neutron diagnostics of plasma fusion facilities, nuclear physics experiments and nuclear security and safeguards.Design, develop and characterize (experimentally and by Monte Carlo simulation with MCNP6 andGEANT4) a mobile system composed of an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) equipped with a detection system able to identify radioactive contamination spread over an area. Neutron/gamma discrimination using plastics and CLLB scintillators. Digital nuclear electronics.Experimental tests of novel flexible polysiloxane scintillators (for gamma-rays, thermal and fast neutrons, and change particles), in terms of light yield, efficiency and pulse shape discrimination capability.

Padova, Italy

Design, modelling (Monte Carlo simulations), characterization and test in field of a prototype for non-intrusive inspection of cargo containers in the field of homeland security. Development of the gamma-raydetection system of the first Rapidly Relocatable Tagged Neutron Inspection System (RRTNIS). Design, assembly and characterization (by experiments and Monte Carlo simulations using MCNP6 and GEANT4) of the set of gamma-ray detectors, and also, installation and optimization of the digital processing electronics. Responsible of the gamma detection system of the RRTNIS during integration and field tests (Port of Rotterdam, The Netherlands).

Padua, Veneto, Italy

Monte Carlo modeling, with GEANT4, of a cosmic neutron detection system for estimation of water content in the soil (for optimization of water resources in agriculture).

Padua, Veneto, Italy

Monte Carlo modeling, with GEANT4, of a multiphase flow metering to optimize the density measurement of the fluid in the oil and gas industry.

Caracas, Venezuela

More than 1000 hours of teaching of experimental and theoretical general physics courses for scienceand engineering students.Optimization and calibration of radiation detection systems that support studies in different areas (archeology, hydrology, geochronology, radiation monitoring)

Caracas, Venezuela

Design, development and test in field of a Compton densitometer prototype. The device is employed to perform the quality control of the paviments and tarmacs.

Caracas, Venezuela

Padova, Italy

Employ new neutron/gamma-ray detectors to support the plasma diagnostics of a nuclear fusion reactor.

Physics, Phd In Physics

Magíster In Physics, Nuclear Science, Honor Mention

Licenciatura (5 Years Degree), Physics, Cum Laude