Giulia Sacco
French National Centre for Scientific Research – France
Visiting the Department of Information Engineering, Electronics and Telecommunications from 01/05/2026 to 31/07/2026
Host professor: Stefano Pisa
The purpose of the visit is to conduct joint research on advanced radar-based electronic travel aid systems for visually impaired people. The work will focus on developing high-resolution, real-time algorithms for environmental mapping, obstacle detection, and human identification based on vital signs. The visit will also strengthen collaboration between research groups, support knowledge exchange, and contribute to the development of innovative wearable radar technologies, alongside organizing seminars for graduate students.

Matthias Pendl
Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law – Germany
Visiting the Department of Legal Sciences from 01/05/2026 to 31/07/2026
Host professor: Giuliana Scognamiglio
During the research stay, the transformation of the Italian società a responsabilità limitata into the so-called Srl aperta will be examined, as a modern and flexible variant of a legal form that has gradually emerged since 2012 through targeted startup legislation. This development represents not only a clear departure from the classical model of the German GmbH, but also constitutes one of the driving forces behind the recently proposed EU Inc.
Against this background, the analysis will focus on the underlying rationale and operational features of the Srl aperta, assess its potential to foster innovation within German GmbH law, and, at the same time, contribute to a more comprehensive understanding of the EU Inc. proposal from a comparative law perspective.

Frank Slack
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Harvard Medical School – USA
Visiting the Department of Experimental Medicine from 01/10/2024 to 31/10/2024
Host professor: Pankaj Trivedi
During the visit, joint investigations were conducted to examine how Epstein–Barr virus–encoded proteins influence immune checkpoint regulation in lymphoma, and to evaluate whether small non-coding RNA molecules can be used to restore tumor immunogenicity in experimental models. Notably, the visit coincided with a pivotal moment marked by the awarding of the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine for the discovery of microRNAs. The Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute in Stockholm cited a body of work to which the research activities associated with the visit had contributed. This context further underscores the international relevance and scientific significance of the expertise involved, and represents a source of great satisfaction and honor for the hosting institution.

Pierre Vincent
Centre national de la recherche scientifique (CNRS) – France
Visiting the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer” from 16/04/2026 to 14/05/2026
Host professor: Davide Ragozzino
During the visit, the work will focus on assessing the potential of second-messenger signaling in relation to the team’s scientific questions, considering how it may contribute to addressing them more effectively. It will also involve implementing and integrating biosensor imaging within the team’s projects to support and enhance their research activities.

Elza Nikoleishvili
University of Georgia – Georgia
Visiting the Department of Physiology and Pharmacology “V. Erspamer” from 01/05/2026to 05/06/2026
Host professor: Annabella Vitalone
The academic visit represents a significant opportunity to strengthen international collaboration in teaching and research in Pharmacology, with particular focus on integrative medicine and phytotherapy. These fields are of growing importance for integrated approaches to the management of mild and moderate conditions, with implications for public health and a global trend toward the evidence-based use of medicinal plants.
The visit will enable engagement with Italian faculty and researchers to exchange perspectives on the teaching, study, and regulation of phytotherapy in Italy, a country with a well-established tradition in botanical medicine and pharmaceutical sciences. It will also provide an opportunity to share experience from Georgia in the application of integrative medicine and phytovigilance.

Yaser Mahmoud Hussein Abouzid
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities – Egypt
Visiting the Department of History, Anthropology, Religions, Art, Performing Arts from 27/02/2026 to 27/05/2026
Host professor: Angelo Colonna
The visit is intended to strengthen academic and scientific cooperation between Sapienza University and the Egyptian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. During the visit, Dr. Abouzid will contribute to teaching activities through seminars and lectures on Early Dynastic archaeology, with particular focus on the key site of Abydos, and will support the development of joint research initiatives related to the site. The visit builds on the scholar’s expertise in the formative period of pharaonic civilisation and aims to promote shared strategies for archaeological investigation and the preservation of cultural heritage at the early centre of Abydos.

Angela Lombardi
University of Texas at San Antonio – USA
Visiting the Department of History, Representation and Restoration of Architecture from 04/05/2026 to 31/07/2026
Host professor: Iacopo Benincampi
The visit pursues a dual objective: to strengthen existing collaborations between Sapienza University of Rome and the University of Texas at San Antonio through joint research on restoration, heritage conservation, and architectural history; and to deepen knowledge of the UNESCO San Antonio Missions via archival research in Rome. This work aims to refine the architectural history of the missions and clarify their role in the eighteenth century as cultural and military outposts of the Viceroyalty of Mexico.

Rosangela Motta
University of Sao Paulo – Brazil
Visiting the Department of Civil, Building and Environmental Engineering from 09/04/2026 to 08/05/2026
Host professor: Giuseppe Loprencipe
The main purpose of the visit is to consolidate the research collaboration between two leading institutions, Sapienza University of Rome and the University of São Paulo, in the field of railway track superstructures. The visit will support the analysis of a large-scale physical model developed in Brazil and related modeling activities, with potential outcomes including joint publications, knowledge exchange, and enhanced international cooperation in railway engineering and sustainable infrastructure.

Michele Ciampi
University of Edinburgh – United Kingdom
Visiting the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering from 01/05/2026 to 30/05/2026
Host professor: Ivan Visconti
The visit aims to carry out research on advanced cryptographic primitives, with a focus on zero-knowledge proofs and blind signatures. In particular, the research will investigate the design of more efficient protocols, reducing the round complexity of non-malleable zero-knowledge and exploring the feasibility of constructing blind signatures under minimal assumptions such as one-way functions. The activity builds on the visitor’s established expertise in theoretical cryptography and focuses on advancing foundational techniques at the forefront of the field.

Ruvani Ranasinha
King’s College London – United Kingdom
Visiting the Department of European, American and Intercultural Studies from 16/03/2026 to 16/04/2026
Host professor: Sonia Massai
The visit will focus on research and teaching seminars on postcolonial literature, exploring key themes, methodologies, and critical perspectives in the field
 

Sebastian Richiano
Patagonian Institute of Geology and Paleontology and Universidad Nacional de La Patagonia San Juan Bosco – Argentina
Visiting the Department of Environmental Biology from 10/04/2026 to 08/05/2026
Host professor: Laura Sadori
The primary objective is to carry out an intensive, short-term collaborative study focused on comparing fossil-based evidence of Late Quaternary environmental changes between central Italy and northern Patagonia (Argentina). The work will rely on palynological data from Italian lake sediments and malacological/ichnological data from Patagonian coastal deposits. The work aims to evaluate the regional expressions of global climatic events (e.g., the 4.2 ka BP event), assess the ecological and climatic drivers of paleoenvironmental change, and establish a collaborative scientific relationship between the host institution in Italy and the research institutions in Argentina.

Anne Pommier
Carnegie Institution of Washington – USA
Visiting the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from 23/02/2026 to 23/03/2026.
Host professor: Antonio Genova
The primary objective of the research is to integrate laboratory measurements of electrical conductivity and related physical properties of Mercury-analog materials with geophysical models developed in support of the BepiColombo mission, a joint initiative of the European Space Agency (ESA) and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA).
High-pressure and high-temperature experimental petrology provides critical constraints on the electrical and thermodynamic properties of Mercury’s core and mantle. The integration of experimental results with geophysical modeling enhances the interpretation of BepiColombo’s gravity, rotational, and magnetic field measurements, thereby enabling a more robust determination of the core’s size, composition, and physical state. This approach strengthens Sapienza’s contribution to advancing our understanding of Mercury’s internal structure and geodynamic evolution.

Vesna Antic
University of Belgrade- Serbia
Visiting the Department of Chemistry from 10/04/2026 to 10/05/2026
Host professor: Andrea Martinelli
The main objective of the visit to Sapienza University is to advance joint research on biodegradable composites reinforced with agro-industrial residues for food packaging. The focus will be on material characterization, including interfacial compatibility, structure–property relationships, and the role of bio-based compatibilizers and natural antioxidants in enhancing material performance. Teaching activities will include lectures for master's students and early-stage researchers on biocomposites, sustainable packaging, material design, circular economy, and life-cycle thinking.

Antonio Cannatà
King’s College Hospital – United Kingdom
Visiting the Department of Clinical and Molecular Medicine from 07/03/2026 to 21/04/2026
Host professor: Giacomo Tini Melato
The research activity will focus on the epidemiology of arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy (ACM) and myocarditis. The aim of the project is to exploit already existing databases and platforms (from the visiting professor centre and from the hosting centre) on myocarditis to evaluate the prevalence of ACM among patients initially diagnosed with myocarditis. The research visit will allow the combination of the know-how and expertise of Professor Cannatà and Tini Melato in myocarditis and ACM. Results of this project will inform clinical practice and improve management of both myocarditis and ACM, by identifying which patients initially diagnosed with myocarditis should receive further investigations for ACM

Eleonora Leopardi
University of Queensland – Australia
Visiting the Department of Radiological, Oncological and Pathological Sciences from 01/04/2026 to 15/05/2026
Host professor: Giulia D’Amati
The visit is intended to enhance international collaboration in Medical Education by promoting innovative approaches to teaching, clinical reasoning, and educational research. Dr Leopardi, an award-winning educator and established researcher, contributes internationally recognised expertise in curriculum development, faculty development, and evidence-based educational methodologies, including Team-Based Learning and Game-Based Learning. The programme encompasses interactive activities for students and academic staff, as well as the establishment of a joint multicentre research initiative with The University of Queensland, aimed at advancing excellence in contemporary medical education.

Eray Çalışkan
Bingol University – Turkey
Visiting the Department of Chemistry from 01/03/2026 to 29/05/2026

Host professor: Patrizia Gentili
The main purpose of the visit to Sapienza University of Rome as a visiting professor is to combine high-level research collaboration with advanced doctoral teaching, in line with the objectives of the Visiting Professors Programme. During the visit, joint research activities will be carried out with members of the Department of Chemistry, contributing to ongoing research projects within the host research group. The visiting professor brings extensive experience in peptide synthesis and has authored numerous scientific publications in this field. In parallel, specialized lectures and research seminars in peptide chemistry will be delivered for PhD students, contributing to advanced scientific training, academic exchange, and the development of long-term international collaboration.

Mario Spremić
University of Zagreb – Croatia
Visiting the Department of Management from 28/02/2026 to 28/03/2026
Host professor: Marco Savastano
The visit is linked to a research project exploring the integration of digital transformation and sustainability in the tourism and hospitality industry. The project investigates how Industry 5.0 technologies can support sustainable, human-centred, and resilient solutions. Teaching activities for Master’s and PhD students are also envisaged. The visit further aims to strengthen international collaboration and the exchange of best practices related to triple crown accreditation (EQUIS, AACSB, AMBA).

Łukasz Tomczyk
Jagiellonian University – Poland
Visiting the Department of Psychology of Developmental and Socialization Processes from 06/04/2026 to 06/05/2026
Host professor: Renata Metastasio
The main purpose of the visit is to conduct advanced joint research on the implementation of educational technologies in teacher education, with a particular focus on MicroBit-supported learning and the co-creation of Open Educational Resources. The visit will support the development and cross-cultural validation of a trilingual diagnostic research instrument grounded in the Extended Educational Technology Acceptance Model (EETAM) and integrated with a Problem-Based Learning approach. Research activities will include theoretical mapping, tool validation, comparative analysis between the Italian and Polish contexts, and preparation of joint peer-reviewed publications, contributing to evidence-based innovation in media pedagogy and digital education.

Andrew Lotery
University of Southampton – United Kingdom
Visiting the Department of Neurosciences, Mental Health and Sensory Organs from 06/03/2026 to 05/04/2026
Host professor: Solmaz  Abdolrahimzadeh
Research on macular degeneration, retinal and choroidal diseases, central serous chorioretinopathy, and multimodal ophthalmological imaging will be discussed, and lectures will be delivered. Interaction with faculty members, students, and graduate students in these fields will take place, including the provision of lectures and research consultations. Collaboration will occur primarily with Prof. Solmaz Abdolrahimzadeh in the host department.

Katerina Tsetsura
University of Oklahoma – USA
Visiting the Department of Communication and Social Research 12/03/2026 to 12/04/2026
Host professor: Lucia D’Ambrosi
The research project examines Managed Information Disorder in Shared Spaces (MIDSS) with the objective of addressing misinformation and other forms of information pollution within the public sector. A typology of public sector information integrity strategies in Italy and across Europe will be developed. In addition, best practices for stakeholder engagement in countering information pollution will be identified, with particular attention to vulnerable rural and border communities in the European Union and the United States.

Vidal Gómez Martínez
Universidad de Sevilla – Spain
Visiting the Department of History, Representation and Restoration of Architecture from 08/01/2026 to 08/02/2026
Host professor: Maria Letizia Accorsi
The joint research project aims to analyse the different applications of intervention criteria and the different theoretical and operational approaches in Italy anda Spain, taking as its subject of study some significant examples of restoration of fortified architecture, especially when these structures are closely linked to the urban fabric of the cities they protected. thus allowing for a comparative analysis of the dynamics, principles and choices underlying the various cases identified. This research therefore aims to be a meeting point for exchange and mutual enrichment, both professionally and academically.

Eman Z. Titi
Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities – Palestine
Visiting the Department of Italian Institute of Oriental Studies from 11/12/2025 to 11/03/2026
Host professor: Daria Montanari
The visit aims to strengthen academic cooperation between Sapienza and the Palestinian Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities. During her stay, she will contribute to teaching through seminars on Levantine archaeology and heritage at risk, and advance joint research on the archaeological contexts of Bethlehem. The visit will support the publication of new scientific results and promote shared strategies for cultural heritage preservation within a transcultural and decolonial framework.