Davide Calestani CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL INFO

Birth date: 20/10/1978 Place of birth: Karlsruhe (GERMANY) Citizenship: ITALIAN Address: Largo Flaminio Piccoli 21, Parma – 43123 (ITALY) Work address: IMEM-CNR, Parco Area delle Scienze 37/A, Parma – 43124 (ITALY) Telephone: +39 349 3759703 (mobile) | +39 0521 269202 (office) Email: [email protected] (personal) | [email protected] (office)

CV SUMMARY

PERSONAL INFO …………………………………………………………………………………………………. 1

CURRENT POSITION ……………………………………………………………………………………...... 2 EDUCATION ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2 OTHER CONTRACTS ……………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 SCHOOLS/TRAINING …………………………………………………………………………………………… 2 AWARDS AND PRIZES …………………………………………………………………………………………. 2 MEMBERSHIPS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3 TEACHING AND SCIENCE COMMUNICATION ………………………………………………………. 3 CONFERENCES ORGANIZATION ………………………………………………………………………….. 3

BIBLIOMETRIC DATA …………………………………………………………………………………………… 4 INTERNATIONAL PAPERS …………………………………………………………………………………….. 4 PATENTS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9 PROCEEDING OF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES ………………………………………………. 9 PARTICIPATION TO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES …………………………………………… 11 PARTICIPATION TO NATIONAL CONFERENCES ……………………………………………………. 16

PROJECTS AND MAIN COLLABORATION ……………………………………………………………… 20

OTHER SKILLS ……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 22

RESEARCH ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION ……………………………………………………………………… 23

CURRENT POSITION

Researcher Position: Researcher (permanent position) from 2010 to today at IMEM- Work Institution: Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism (IMEM) – CNR Italian National Research Council (CNR)

EDUCATION

19/11/2002 Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Science at Università degli Studi di Parma (ITALY). Final grade: 110/110 cum laude. 2003-2006 PhD scholarship award (at IMEM-CNR Institute). 21/03/2006 PhD Degree in Science and Technology of Innovative Materials at Università degli Studi di Parma (ITALY).

OTHER CONTRACTS

2006 -2010 Researcher (temporary position) at IMEM-CNR Institute in Parma (ITALY)

SCHOOLS/TRAINING

November Participation to SISM-AISEM Theoretical an Experimental School on “Preparation 2004 and Characterization Techniques for Sensing Materials and Devices” (“Metodologie di preparazione e di caratterizzazione di materiali e dispositivi per la sensoristica”) in Lecce (ITALY) November Scholarship award and participation to Italy-Germany Workshop on “Current 2005 issues in crystal growth from the vapour”, promoted by “Fondazione Guido Donegani” and “Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei”, in Rome (ITALY) March Participation to the NANO-LICHT European School on “Hybrid nanostructured 2009 materials for photovoltaic applications”, in Valencia (SPAIN)

AWARDS AND PRIZES

September Better ORAL PRESENTATION Prize in “Electronics and Applied Physics” Section at 2004 the XC Congress of the Italian Physics Society (SIF), Brescia (ITALY).

MEBERSHIPS

A.I.C Member of the “Growth” Section of A.I.C., Associazione Italiana di Cristallografia – Italian Crystallography Association (National Crystal Growth Organization Member)

M.R.S. Member of the Materials Research Society (M.R.S.)

TEACHING AND SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION

2010 Lecturer at the International Master “NANO-MICRO” Lecturer for “Electrochemical and Gas Sensors” class organized by Trento University (Univesità di Trento).

2011 Collaborator for the realization of “Questione… di Chimica” Interactive Exhibition and European “Researchers’ Night” Initiative , Bologna (ITALY).

2010-2015 Collaborator for the realization of “Notte dei Ricercatori” Event for Scientific communication (within European “Researchers’ Night” Initiative), Parma (ITALY). Organized by University of Parma and IMEM-CNR

CONFERENCES ORGANIZATION

2010 Member of the Organizing Committee of the conference: Italian Crystal Growth 2010 – Progress in Functional Materials (supported by Italian Crystallography Association)

2013 Member of the Organizing Committee of the conference: Italian Crystal Growth 2013 – New Frontiers of Functional Materials (supported by Italian Crystallography Association)

2015 Member of the Organizing Committee of the conference: 5th European Conference on Crystal Growth – ECCG5 (supported by International Organization for Crystal Growth, Italian Crystallography Association, International Union of Crystallography and European Network of Crystal Growth)

BIBLIOMETRIC DATA

h -index 19 (Scopus) 18 (Web of Science) 20 (Google Scholar) orcid ID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-3344-8007

INTERNATIONAL PAPERS

2004 [1] D. Calestani, M. Zha, L. Zanotti, C. Paorici, “Study of quasi-1D nanowires”, Il Nuovo Cimento, 27C (2004), 539-544 - INVITED

2005 [2] D. Calestani, M. Zha, G. Salviati, L. Lazzarini, L. Zanotti, E. Comini, G.Sberveglieri, “Nucleation and growth of SnO2 nanowires”, Journal of Crystal Growth, 275 (2005), e2083 [3] L. Zanotti, M. Zha, D. Calestani, E. Comini, G. Sberveglieri, “Growth of tin oxide nanocrystals”, Crystal Research and Technology, 40 (2005), 932-936 [4] D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, G. Salviati, M. Zha, “Morphological, structural and optical study of quasi-1D SnO2 nanowires and nanobelts”, Crystal Research and Technology, 40 (2005), 937-941 [5] D. Calestani, F. Licci, E. Kopnin, G. Calestani, A. Gauzzi, F. Bolzoni, T. Besagni, V. Boffa, M. Marezio, “Preparation and characterization of powders and crystals of Vn- xTixO2n-1 Magnéli oxides”, Crystal Research and Technology, 40 (2005), 1067-1071 [6] E. Comini, G. Faglia, G. Sberveglieri, D. Calestani, L. Zanotti, M. Zha, “Tin oxide nanobelts electrical and sensing properties”, Sensors and Actuators B, 111-112 (2005), 2-6 [7] D. Calestani, M. Zha, A. Zappettini, L. Lazzarini, G. Salviati, L. Zanotti, G. Sberveglieri, “Structural and optical study of SnO2 nanobelts and nanowires”, Materials Science and Engineering C, 25 (2005), 625-630

2007 [8] M. Mazzera, M. Zha, D. Calestani, A. Zappettini, L. Lazzarini, G. Salviati, L. Zanotti, “Low-temperature In2O3 nanowire luminescence properties as a function of oxidizing thermal treatments”, Nanotechnology, 18 (2007), 355707 [9] D. Calestani, M. Zha, A. Zappettini, L. Lazzarini, L. Zanotti, “In-catalyzed growth of high-purity indium oxide nanowires”, Chemical Physics Letters, 445 (2007), 251-254

2008 [10] M. Zha, A. Zappettini, D. Calestani, L. Marchini, L. Zanotti, C. Paorici, "Full encapsulated CdZnTe crystals by the vertical Bridgman method", Journal of Crystal Growth, 310 (2008), 2072-2075 [11] M. Zha, D. Calestani, A. Zappettini, R. Mosca, M. Mazzera, L. Lazzarini, L. Zanotti, "Large-area self-catalysed and selective growth of ZnO nanowires", Nanotechnology, 19 (2008), 325603

2009 [12] M.C. Carotta, A. Cervi, V. di Natale, S. Gherardi, A. Giberti, V. Guidi, D. Puzzovio, B. Vendemiati, G. Martinelli, M. Sacerdoti, D. Calestani, A. Zappettini, M. Zha, L. Zanotti, "ZnO gas sensors: a comparison between nanoparticles and nanotetrapods-based thick films", Sensors and Actuators B, 137 (2009), 164-169 [13] A. Zappettini, M. Zha, L. Marchini, D. Calestani, R. Mosca, E. Gombia, L. Zanotti, M. Zanichelli, M. Pavesi, N. Auricchio, E. Caroli, "Boron oxide encapsulated vertical Bridgman grown CdZnTe crystals as X-ray detector material", IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, 56 (2009), 1743-1746 [14] L. Lazzarini, G. Salviati, F. Fabbri, M. Zha, D. Calestani, A. Zappettini, T. Sekiguchi, B. Dierre, “Unpredicted Nucleation of Extended Zinc Blende Phases in Wurtzite ZnO Nanotetrapod Arms”, ACS NANO, 3 (2009), 3158-3164 [15] M. Fiederle, K. W. Benz, A. Cröll, A. Zappettini, D. Calestani, E. Dieguez, L. Carotenuto, E. Bassano, “Deposition of CdTe films under microgravity: Foton M3 mission”, Crystal Research and Technology, 44 (2009), 1059-1066

2010 [16] D. Calestani, M. Zha, R. Mosca, A. Zappettini, M.C. Carotta, V. Di Natale, L. Zanotti, “Growth of ZnO tetrapods for nanostructure-based gas sensors”, Sensors and Actuators B, 144 (2010), 472–478 [17] L. Zanotti, D. Calestani, M. Villani, M. Zha, A. Zappettini, C. Paorici, “Vapour-phase growth, purification and large-area deposition of ZnO tetrapod nanostructures”, Crystal Research and Technology, 45 (2010), 667-671

2011 [18] D. Calestani, M. Zha, L. Zanotti, M. Villani, A. Zappettini, “Low temperature thermal evaporation growth of aligned ZnO nanorods on ZnO film: a growth mechanism promoted by Zn nanoclusters on polar surfaces”, Crystengcomm, 15 (2011), 1707- 1711. [19] D. Beltrami, D. Calestani, M. Maffini, M. Suman, B. Melegari, A. Zappettini, L. Zanotti, U. Casellato, M. Careri, A. Mangia, “Development of a combined SEM and ICP-MS approach for the qualitative and quantitative analyses of metal microparticles and sub-microparticles in food products”, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 401 (2011), 1401-1409. [20] C. De Zorzi, G. Rossetto, D. Calestani, M. Zha, A. Zappettini, L. Lazzarini, M. Villani, N. El Habra, L. Zanotti, “Pd/PdO functionalization of SnO2 nanowires and ZnO nanotetrapods”, Crystal Research and Technology, 46 (2011), 847-851. [21] R. Mosca, P. Ferro, D. Calestani, L. Nasi, T. Besagni, F. Licci, “Solvothermal synthesis of ZnS[C2H4(NH2)2]0.5 nanosheets”, Crystal Research and Technology, 46 (2011), 818-822. [22] R. Mosca, P. Ferro, T. Besagni, D. Calestani, F. Chiarella, F. Licci, “Effect of humidity on the a.c. impedance of CH3NH3SnCl3 hybrid films”, Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing, 104 (2011), 1181-1187. [23] A. Zappettini, L. Marchini, M. Zha, G. Benassi, N. Zambelli, D.Calestani, L.Zanotti, E.Gombia, R.Mosca, M.Zanichelli, M.Pavesi, N.Auricchio, E.Caroli, “Growth and Characterization of CZT Crystals by the Vertical Bridgman Method for X-Ray

Detector Applications”, IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, 58 (2011), 2352- 2356. [24] D. Calestani, R. Mosca, M. Zanichelli, M. Villani, A. Zappettini, “Aldehyde detection by ZnO tetrapod-based gas sensors”, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 21 (2011), 15532-15536.

2012 [25] M. Villani, D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, L. Zanotti, R. Mosca, A. Zappettini, “Extended functionality of ZnO nanotetrapods by solution-based coupling with CdS nanoparticles”, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (2012), 5694-5699. [26] L. Nasi, D. Calestani, T. Besagni, P. Ferro, F. Fabbri, F. Licci, R. Mosca, “ZnS and ZnO nanosheets from ZnS(en)0.5 precursor: Nanoscale structure and photocatalytic properties”, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 116 (2012), 6960-6965. [27] N. Coppedè, D. Calestani, M. Villani, M. Nardi, L. Lazzarini, A. Zappettini, S. Iannotta, “Directionally selective sensitization of ZnO nanorods by TiOPc: A novel approach to functionalized nanosystems”, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 116 (2012), 8223- 8229. [28] D. Calestani, F. Pattini, F. Bissoli, E. Gilioli, M. Villani, A. Zappettini, “Solution-free and catalyst-free synthesis of ZnO-based nanostructured TCOs by PED and vapor phase growth techniques”, Nanotechnology, 23 (2012), 194008. [29] N. Zambelli, L. Marchini, G. Benassi, D. Calestani, A. Zappettini, “Modification of the luminescence properties of CZT crystals around tellurium inclusions”, IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, 59 (2012), 1526-1530. [30] N. Zambelli, L. Marchini, G. Benassi, D. Calestani, E. Caroli, A. Zappettini, “Electroless gold contact deposition on CdZnTe detectors by scanning pipette technique”, Journal of Instrumentation, 7 (2012), P08022. [31] A. Zappettini, M. Zha, L. Marchini, D. Calestani, “Control of the interface shape in vertical Bridgman grown CdZnTe crystals for X-ray detector applications”, CrystEngComm, 14 (2012), 5992-5995. [32] S. Rampino, N. Armani, F. Bissoli, M. Bronzoni, D. Calestani, M. Calicchio, N. Delmonte, E. Gilioli, E. Gombia, R. Mosca, L.N asi, F. Pattini, A. Zappettini, M. Mazzer, “15% efficient Cu(In,Ga)Se-2 solar cells obtained by low-temperature pulsed electron deposition”, Applied Physics Letters, 101 (2012) 132107. [33] G. Tarabella, M. Villani, D. Calestani, R. Mosca, S. Iannotta, A. Zappettini, N.C oppedè, “A single cotton fiber organic electrochemical transistor for liquid electrolyte saline sensing”, Journal of Materials Chemistry, 22 (2012), 23830-23834.

2013 [34] A. Zappettini, L. Marchini, M. Zha, G. Piacentini, N. Zambelli, G. Benassi, D. Calestani, “Study of the anomalous zinc distribution in vertical Bridgman grown CdZnTe crystals”, CrystEngComm, 15 (2013), 2227-2231. [35] L. Nasi, D. Calestani, F. Fabbri, P. Ferro, T. Besagni, P. Fedeli, F. Licci, R. Mosca, “Mesoporous single-crystal ZnO nanobelts: supported preparation and patterning”, Nanoscale, 5 (2013), 1060-1066.

[36] N. Coppedè, M. Villani, R. Mosca, S. Iannotta, A. Zappettini, D. Calestani, “Low Temperature Sensing Properties of a Nano Hybrid Material Based on ZnO Nanotetrapods and Titanyl Phthalocyanine”, Sensors, 13(2013), 3445-3453. [37] G. Benassi, N. Zambelli, M. Villani, D. Calestani, M. Pavesi, A. Zappettini, L. Zanotti, C. Paorici, “Oriented orthorhombic Lead Oxide film grown by vapour phase deposition for X-ray detector applications”, Crystal Research and Technology, 48 (2013), 245-250. [38] M. Villani, T. Rimoldi, D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, V. Chiesi, F. Casoli, F. Albertini, A. Zappettini, “Composite multifunctional nanostructures based on ZnO tetrapods and superparamagnetic Fe3O4 nanoparticles”, Nanotechnology, 24 (2013), 135601.

2014 [39] F. Gentile, N. Coppedè, G. Tarabella, M. Villani, D. Calestani, P. Candeloro, S. Iannotta “Microtexturing of the Conductive PEDOT:PSS Polymer for Superhydrophobic Organic Electrochemical Transistors”, Biomed Research International, 2014 (2014), 302694. [40] D. Calestani, S. C. Dhanabalan, M. Villani, L. Lazzarini, A. Zappettini, “InZnO nanorods obtained via zinc vapour phase deposition on liquid indium seeded substrates”, CrystEngComm, 16 (2014), 1696-1701. [41] N. Coppedè, G. Tarabella, M. Villani, D. Calestani, S. Iannotta, A. Zappettini, “Human stress monitoring through an organic cotton-fiber biosensor”, Journal of Materials Chemistry B, 2 (2014), 5620-5626. [42] F. Fabbri, M. Villani, A. Catellani, A. Calzolari, G. Cicero, D. Calestani, G. Calestani, A. Zappettini, B. Dierre, T. Sekiguchi, G. Salviati, “Zn vacancy induced green luminescence on non-polar surfaces in ZnO nanostructures”, Scientific Reports, 4 (2014), 5158. [43] A. Zappettini, N. Zambelli, G. Benassi, D. Calestani, M. Pavesi, “Live-monitoring of Te inclusions laser-induced thermo-diffusion and annealing in CdZnTe crystals”, Applied Physics Letters, 104 (2014), 252105. [44] M. Villani, A. B. Alabi, N. Coppedè, D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, A. Zappettini, “Facile synthesis of hierarchical CuO nanostructures with enhanced photocatalytic activity”, Crystal Research and Technology, 49 (2014), 594-598. [45] S. C. Dhanabalan, J. P. Garcia, D. Calestani, F. Pattini, F. Bissoli, M. Villani, S. Rampino, A. Zappettini, “Controllable vapor phase growth of vertically aligned ZnO nanorods on TCO/Glass substrates”, Crystal Research and Technology, 49 (2014), 558-563. [46] N. Zambelli, G. Benassi, E. Gombia, M. Zanichelli, D. Calestani, “Electroless gold patterning of CdZnTe crystals for radiation detection by scanning pipette technique”, Crystal Research and Technology, 49 (2014), 535-539. [47] D. Calestani, M. Villani, R. Mosca, L. Lazzarini, N. Coppedè, S. C. Dhanabalan, A. Zappettini, “Selective response inversion to NO2 and acetic acid in ZnO and CdS nanocomposite gas sensor”, Nanotechnology, 25 (2014), 365502.

2015 [48] S. Picciolini, N. Castagnetti, R. Vanna, D. Mehn, M. Bedoni, F. Gramatica, M. Villani, D. Calestani, M. Pavesi, L. Lazzarini, A. Zappettini, C. Morasso, “Branched gold nanoparticles on ZnO 3D architecture as biomedical SERS sensors”, RSC Advances, 2015 (5), 93644-93651. [49] G. Piacentini, N. Zambelli, G. Benassi, D. Calestani, M. Pavesi, A. Zappettini, “Two- step thermal process in tellurium vapor for tellurium inclusion annealing in high resistivity CdZnTe crystals”, Journal of Crystal Growth, 415 (2015), 15-19. [50] A. Tamvakos, D. Calestani, D. Tamvakos, R. Mosca, D. Pullini, A. Pruna, “Effect of grain-size on the ethanol vapor sensing properties of room-temperature sputtered ZnO thin films”, Microchimica Acta, 182 (2015), 1991-1999. [51] P. Fedeli, F. Gazza, D. Calestani, P. Ferro, T. Besagni, A. Zappettini, G. Calestani, E. Marchi, P. Ceroni, R. Mosca, “Influence of the Synthetic Procedures on the Structural and Optical Properties of Mixed-Halide (Br, I) Perovskite Films”, Journal of Physical Chemistry C, 119 (2015), 21304-21313.

2016 [52] G. Bertoni, F. Fabbri, M. Villani, L. Lazzarini, S. Turner, G. Van Tendeloo, D. Calestani, S. Gradecak, A. Zappettini, G. Salviati, “Nanoscale mapping of plasmon and exciton in ZnO tetrapods coupled with Au nanoparticles”, Scientific Reports, 6 (2016), 19168. [53] M. Villani, D. Delmonte, M. Culiolo, D. Calestani, N. Coppedè, M. Solzi, L. Marchini, R. Bercella, A. Zappettini, “Turning carbon fiber into a stress-sensitive composite material”, Journal of Materials Chemistry A, 4 (2016), 10486-10492. [54] M. Mazzer, S. Rampino, E. Gombia, M. Bronzoni, F. Bissoli, F. Pattini, M. Calicchio, A. Kingma, F. Annoni, D. Calestani, N. Cavallari, V.T. Vijayan, M. Lomascolo, A. Cretì, E. Gilioli, “Progress on low-temperature pulsed electron deposition of CuInGaSe2 solar cells”, Energies, 9 (2016), 207. [55] A. Tamvakos, D. Calestani, D. Tamvakos, D. Pullini, M. Sgroi, A. Pruna, “Low concentration CO gas sensing properties of hybrid ZnO architecture” Microelectronic Engineering, 160 (2016), 12-17. [56] S.L. Marasso, A. Tommasi, D. Perrone, M. Cocuzza, R. Mosca, M. Villani, A. Zappettini, D. Calestani, “A new method to integrate ZnO nano-tetrapods on MEMS micro-hotplates for large scale gas sensor production”, Nanotechnology, 27 (2016), 385503. [57] A.A. Turturici, L. Abbene, G. Gerardi, G. Benassi, M. Bettelli, D. Calestani, N. Zambelli, G. Raso, A. Zappettini, F. Principato, “Electrical properties of Au/CdZnTe/Au detectors grown by the boron oxide encapsulated Vertical Bridgman technique”, Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research, Section A, 830 (2016) 243-250. [58] A. Tamvakos, K. Korir, D. Tamvakos, D. Calestani, G. Cicero, D. Pullini, “NO2 Gas Sensing Mechanism of ZnO Thin-Film Transducers: Physical Experiment and Theoretical Correlation Study”, ACS Sensors, 1 (2016), 406-412.

2017 [59] D. Calestani, A.B. Alabi, N. Coppedè, M. Villani, L. Lazzarini, F. Fabbri, G. Salviati, A. Zappettini, “Growth and characterization of β-Ga2O3 nanowires obtained on not-catalyzed and Au/Pt catalyzed substrates”, Journal of Crystal Growth, 457 (2017), 255-261.

[60] A. Tommasi, M. Cocuzza, D. Perrone, C.F. Pirri, R. Mosca, M. Villani, N. Delmonte, A. Zappettini, D. Calestani, S.L. Marasso, “Modeling, fabrication and testing of a customizable micromachined hotplate for sensor applications”, Sensors, 17 (2017), 62. [61] E. Battista, V. Lettera, M. Villani, D. Calestani, F. Gentile, P.A. Netti, S. Iannotta, A. Zappettini, N. Coppedè, “Enzymatic sensing with laccase-functionalized textile organic biosensors”, Organic Electronics: physics, materials, applications, 40 (2017), 51-57. [62] M. Mattarozzi, M. Suman, C. Cascio, D. Calestani, S. Weigel, A. Undas, R. Peters, “Analytical approaches for the characterization and quantification of nanoparticles in food and beverages”, Analytical and Bioanalytical Chemistry, 409 (2017) 63-80. [63] U.W. Pradeep, M. Villani, D. Calestani, L. Cristofolini, S. Iannotta, A. Zappettini, N. Coppede, “Charge-separation enhancement in inverted polymer solar cells by molecular-level triple heterojunction: NiO-np:P3HT:PCBM”, Nanotechnology, 28 (2017), 035403. [64] D. Calestani, M. Villani, M. Culiolo, D. Delmonte, N. Coppedè, A. Zappettini, “Smart composites materials: A new idea to add gas-sensing properties to commercial carbon-fibers by functionalization with ZnO nanowires”, Sensors & Actuators: B. Chemical, (2017) in press

PATENTS

Status: Approved (worldwide) Patent number: WO2015145290-A1 Inventors: D. Calestani, N. Coppedè, M. Culiolo, D. Delmonte, M. Villani, A. Zappettini, L. Marchini, R. Bercella Title: “Zinc oxide-based piezoelectric device” Patent assignee name: BERCELLA SRL, CNR Publication date: 01/10/2015

Status: Submitted (Italy) Patent submission number: 102015000055908 Inventors: A. Zappettini, D. Calestani, N. Zambelli, G. Benassi, S. Caselli, G. Micconi, J. Aleotti Title: “Un sistema e relativo metodo per la rivelazione di sostanze inquinanti mediante un veicolo pilotato da remoto da un dispositivo aptico di comando” Patent assignee name: CNR, Università degli Studi di Parma Submission date: 28/09/2015

PROCEEDINGS OF INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

2004 [1] E. Kopnin, V. Boffa, M. Marezio, E. Takayama-Muromachi, A. Sato, Y. Matsui, D. Calestani, F. Licci, A. Gauzzi, P. Bordet, “Search for new cuprate and non-cuprate

superconducting oxides”, EUCAS 2003, Institute of Physics Conference Series, 181 (2004), 207.

2006 [2] R. Mosca, M. Zha, D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, G. Salviati, A. Zappettini, L. Zanotti, E. Comini, G. Sberveglieri, “On the role of Oxygen Vacancies in the determination of the gas-sensing properties of Tin-Oxide nanowires”, MRS Spring Meeting 2006, MRS Symposia Proceedings, Vol. 915 (2006), R04-06.

2007 [3] D. Calestani, M. Zha, M. Mazzera, L. Lazzarini, A. Zappettini, G. Salviati, C. Paorici, L. Zanotti, “Visible-range luminescence study in indium oxide nanowires”, MRS Spring Meeting 2007, MRS Symposia Proceedings, Vol. 1010 (2007), V01-05.

2008 [4] E. Gilioli, M. Baldini, M. Bindi, F. Bissoli, D. Calestani, F. Pattini, S. Rampino, M. Rocca, S. Zannella, R. Woerdenweber, "Pulsed electron deposition (PED) of single buffer layer for 'low-cost' YBCO coated conductors", EUCAS 2007, Journal of Physics: Conference Series, Vol.97 (2008), 012197. [5] L. Lazzarini, G. Salviati, M. Zha, D. Calestani, "Semiconducting oxide single nanowires cathodoluminescence spectroscopy", Microscopy of Semiconducting Materials, Springer Proceedings in Physics, Vol. 120 (2008), 241-246. [6] E. Speiser, B. Buick, S. Delgobbo, D. Calestani, W. Richter, "High spatial resolution Raman scattering for nano-structures", Epioptics-9: Proceedings of the 39th Course of the International School of Solid State Physics, The Science and Culture Series – Physics, (2008), 82.

2009 [7] D. Calestani, M. Zha, R. Mosca, L. Lazzarini, G. Salviati, A. Zappettini, L. Zanotti, "The challenge for large-scale vapor-phase growths of not-catalyzed ZnO nanostructures: purity vs. yield", MRS Spring Meeting 2009, MRS Symposia Proceedings, Vol. 1174 (2009), V05-02. [8] A. Zappettini, M. Zha, L. Marchini, D. Calestani, R. Mosca, E. Gombia, L. Zanotti, M. Zanichelli, M. Pavesi, N. Auricchio, E. Caroli, “Boron Oxide Encapsulated Vertical Bridgman Grown CdZnTe Crystals as X-ray Detector Material”, 2008 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference (2008 NSS/MIC), IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium – Conference record, vols. 1-9, 4925-4928. [9] L. Zanotti, M. Zha, D. Calestani, R. Mosca, A. Zappettini, “Growth Mechanisms of Tin Oxide and Zinc Oxide Nanostructures from Vapour Phase”, Proceedings of the Workshop on Synchrotron Radiation and Nanostructures: Papers in Honour of Paolo Perfetti, (2009), 48-55.

2011 [10] N. Zambelli, N. Armani, L. Marchini, G. Benassi, D. Calestani, A. Zappettini, “Luminescence properties of CZT crystals in the presence of tellurium inclusions”, 2011 IEEE Nuclear science symposium conference record, IEEE conference record - Nuclear Science Symposium & Medical Imaging Conference, vol. 2011 (2011), 4668- 4671. [11] L. Marchini, N. Zambelli, G. Piacentini, M. Zha, D. Calestani, E. Belas, A. Zappettini, “Characterization of CZT crystals grown by the boron oxide encapsulated vertical Bridgman technique for the preparation of X-ray imaging detectors”, 11th

International Workshop on Radiation Imaging Detectors, Nuclear Instruments & Methods in Physics Research Section A – Accelerators Spectrometers Detectors and Associated Equipments, vol. 633 (2011), S92-S94.

2013 [12] P. Lupo, J. Orna, F. Casoli, L. Nasi, P. Ranzieri, D. Calestani, P. Algarabel, L. Morellón, F. Albertini, “Tuning morphology and magnetism in epitaxial L1_0-FePt films”, JEMS 2012 - Joint European Magnetic Symposia, EPJ web of conferences, vol. 40 (2013), 08001/1-4.

2016 [13] A. Zappettini, D. Macera, G. Benassi, N. Zambelli, D. Calestani, M. Ahangarianabhari, Y. Shi, G. Rotondo, B. Garavelli, P. Pozzi, G. Bertuccio, “High energy resolution pixel detectors based on boron oxide vertical Bridgman grown CdZnTe crystals”, 2014 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference (NSS/MIC) – IEEE Conference Publications, (2016), 7431283. [14] A.A. Turturici, L. Abbene, G. Gerardi, G. Benassi, D. Calestani, N. Zambelli, G. Raso, A. Zappettini, F. Principato, “Charge carrier transport mechanisms in CdZnTe detectors grown by the vertical Bridgman technique”, 2015 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference (NSS/MIC) – IEEE Conference Publications, (2016), 7582267. [15] J. Aleotti, G. Micconi, S. Caselli, G. Benassi, N. Zambelli, D. Calestani, M. Zanichelli, M. Bettelli, A. Zappettini, “Unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with spectroscopic CdZnTe detector for detection and identification of radiological and nuclear material”, 2015 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference (NSS/MIC) – IEEE Conference Publications, (2016), 7582264. [16] M. Bettelli, G. Benassi, L. Nasi, N. Zambelli, A. Zappettini, E. Gombia, L. Abbene, F. Principato, D. Calestani, “Mechanically stable metal layers for ohmic and blocking contacts on CdZnTe detectors by electroless deposition”, 2015 IEEE Nuclear Science Symposium and Medical Imaging Conference (NSS/MIC) – IEEE Conference Publications, (2016), 7582259.

PARTICIPATION TO INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCES

2003 [17] ORAL: E. Kopnin, V. Boffa, M. Marezio, E. Takayama-Muromachi, A. Sato, Y. Matsui, D. Calestani, F. Licci, A. Gauzzi, P. Bordet, “Search for new cuprate and non-cuprate superconducting oxides”, European Conference on Applied Superconductivity 2003, Salerno (ITALY). [18] ORAL: D. Calestani, G. Sberveglieri, E. Comini, M. Zha, G. Salviati, L. Zanotti, “Growth and characterization of SnO2 nanobelts single-crystals as sensitive and stable gas sensor”, Eurointerfinish 2003, Padova (ITALY).

2004 [19] POSTER: D. Calestani, M. Zha, A. Zappettini, L. Lazzarini, G. Salviati, L. Zanotti, “Structural and optical study of SnO2 nanobelts”, E-MRS Spring Meeting 2004, Strasbourg (FRANCE).

[20] POSTER: D. Calestani, M. Zha, G. Salviati, L. Lazzarini, L. Zanotti, E. Comini, G. Sberveglieri, “Nucleation and growth of SnO2 nanowires”, 14th International Conference on Crystal Growth, Grenoble (FRANCE).

2005 [21] ORAL: M. Zha, D. Calestani, G. Salviati, L. Lazzarini, A. Zappettini, L. Zanotti, G. Sberveglieri, “Large scale production of SnO2 nanowires for conductometric and optical gas sensors”, XIX Eurosensors Conference, Barcellona (SPAIN).

2006 [22] ORAL: M. Zha, D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, G. Salviati, R. Mosca, A. Zappettini, L. Zanotti, E. Comini, G. Sberveglieri “On the role of Oxygen vacancies in the determination of the gas-sensing properties of Tin-Oxide nanowires”, MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco (U.S.A.). [23] ORAL: D. Calestani, M. Zha, A. Zappettini, L. Zanotti, G. Salviati, L. Lazzarini, R. Mosca, E. Comini, G. Sberveglieri, “Study of the sensing properties of SnO2 nanowires by means of oxidation and reduction treatments”, 11th Interantional Meeting on Chemical Sensors, Brescia (ITALY).

2007 [24] POSTER: L.Lazzarini, G.Salviati, D.Calestani, M.Zha, “Semiconducting Oxide Single Nanowire Cathodoluminescence Spectroscopy”, XV Conference on Microscopy of Semiconducting Materials, Cambridge (UK). [25] ORAL: D.Calestani, S.Morandi, G.Ghiotti, R.Mosca, A.Zappettini, M.Zha, “FT-IR and electrical characterization of tin-oxide nanowires”, MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco (U.S.A.). [26] ORAL: D.Calestani, M.Zha, M.Mazzera, L.Lazzarini, A.Zappettini, G.Salviati, C.Paorici, L.Zanotti, “Visible-range luminescence study in indium oxide nanowires”, MRS Spring Meeting, San Francisco (U.S.A.). [27] ORAL: M.Zha, D.Calestani, A.Zappettini, L.Zanotti, “Selective and not catalyzed growth of ZnO nanowires on alumina substrates”, 15th International Conference on Crystal Growth, Salt Lake City (U.S.A.). [28] ORAL: M.Zha, A.Zappettini, D.Calestani, L.Marchini, L.Zanotti, C.Paorici, “Full encapsulated CdZnTe crystals by vertical Bridgman method”, 15th International Conference on Crystal Growth, Salt Lake City (U.S.A.). [29] POSTER: E.Gilioli, M.Baldini, M.Bindi, F.Bissoli, D.Calestani, F.Pattini, S.Rampino, M.Rocca, S.Zannella, R.Woerdenweber, “Pulsed Electron Deposition (PED) of Single Buffer Layer for “low-cost” YBCO Coated Conductors”, European Conference on Applied Superconductivity 2007, Brussels (BELGIUM). [30] POSTER: M.Pavesi, M.Zanichelli, L.Marchini, D.Calestani, A.Zappettini, M. Zha, N.Auricchio, E.Caroli, G.Quadrini, “Growth of CdZnTe crystals by the full- encapsulated vertical Bridgman method for X-ray detector applications”, 2007 Nuclear Science Symposium, Honolulu (U.S.A.).

2008 [31] ORAL: D. Calestani, M. Zha, R. Mosca, A. Zappettini, M.C. Carotta, V. Di Natale, L.Zanotti, "Growth of ZnO tetrapods for gas sensor application", XXII Eurosensors Conference, Dresda (GERMANY).

[32] POSTER: M.C. Carotta, A. Cervi, V. di Natale, S. Gherardi, A. Giberti, V. Guidi, D. Puzzovio, B. Vendemiati, G. Martinelli, M. Sacerdoti, D. Calestani, A. Zappettini, M. Zha, L. Zanotti, "ZnO gas sensors: a comparison between nanoparticles and nanotetrapods-based thick films", 12th Interantional Meeting on Chemical Sensors, Columbus (U.S.A.).

2009 [33] ORAL: D. Calestani, M Zha, R. Mosca, L. Lazzarini, G. Salviati, A. Zappettini, L. Zanotti, "The challenge for large-scale vapor-phase growths of not-catalyzed ZnO nanostructures: purity vs. yield", MRS Spring Meeting 2009, San Francisco (U.S.A.). [34] POSTER: R. Mosca, F. Licci, P. Ferro, T. Besagni, D. Calestani, A. Zappettini, M. Zha, S. Iannotta, M. Nardi, T. Toccoli, "Sensitization of Metal Oxide Nanostructures by CH3NH3SnCl3 Hybrid Perovskite", Hybrid Materials 2009 - First International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials, Tours (FRANCE). [35] POSTER: R. Mosca, P. Ferro, T. Besagni, D. Calestani, F. Chiarella, F. Licci, "Influence of Ambient Humidityon The Conductivity of CH3NH3SnCl3 Hybrid Films", Hybrid Materials 2009 - First International Conference on Multifunctional, Hybrid and Nanomaterials, Tours (FRANCE). [36] POSTER: L. Marchini, N. Zambelli, G. Piacentini, A. Zappettini, M. Zha, D. Calestani, E. Belas, “Characterization of CZT crystals grown by the Boron Oxide Encapsulated Vertical Bridgman technique for the preparation of X-ray imaging detectors.”, 11° IWORID (International Workshop on Radiation Imaging Detectors) 2009, Praga (CZECH REPUBLIC).

2010 [37] INVITED TALK: D. Calestani, M. Zha, A. Zappettini, M. Villani, L. Zanotti, “The study of growth mechanism as a key for large-scale vapor-phase synthesis of ZnO nanostructures”, International Conference on Nanomaterials 2010, Kottayam (INDIA). [38] POSTER: M. Zha, L. Zanotti, D. Calestani, A. Zappettini, C. Paorici, “Growth mechanism of aligned ZnO nanorods by vapour phase process”, AIC-MISCA2 Joint Meeting, Oviedo (SPAIN). [39] POSTER: A. Zappettini, D. Calestani, M. Zha, M. Villani, L. Zanotti, “Study of nucleation and growth mechanisms for optimized and large-scale synthesis of aligned ZnO nanorods for photovoltaic applications”, 16th International Conference on Crystal Growth, Beijing (CHINA). [40] ORAL: R. Mosca, D. Calestani, M. Zha, A. Zappettini, M. Zanichelli, L. Zanotti, “Enhanced aldehydes detection by ZnO nano-tetrapod based gas sensors”, NANO 2010, Roma (ITALY) [41] ORAL: A. Zappettini, L. Marchini, M. Zha, D. Calestani, M. Zanichelli, “Study of the interface shape of CdZnTe crystals grown by Vertical Bridgman for X-ray detector applications”, 16th International Conference on Crystal Growth (ICCG), Beijing (CHINA)

2011 [42] ORAL: D. Calestani, M. Villani, L. Lazzarini, R. Mosca, A. Zappettini, “Functionalization of ZnO Nanostructures by CdS Nanoparticles: Effects on Functional Properties”, MRS Fall Meeting 2011, Boston (U.S.A.). [43] POSTER: A. Zappettini, D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, M. Villani, F. Fabbri, L. Zanotti, N. Coppedè, M. Nardi Marco, S. Iannotta, “Functionalized ZnO nanostructures for gas sensing and photovoltaic applications”, XXII International Congress and General Assembly of the IUCr, Madrid (SPAIN). [44] POSTER: D. Calestani, G. Benassi, M. Villani, L. Lazzarini, A. Zappettini, “Investigation of Nanostructures in Pb-O System by Solution and Vapor Growth Techniques”, MRS Fall Meeting 2011, Boston (U.S.A.). [45] POSTER: M. Villani, A. Zappettini, D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, F. Fabbri, L. Zanotti, N. Coppedè, M. Nardi, S. Iannotta, “Multifunctional ZnO-based nanostructures”, Workshop on "Synthesis and design of multi-functional materials and heterostructures" (MAMA 2011), Ercolano (ITALY).

2012 [46] POSTER: N. Coppedè, D. Calestani, M. Villani, M. Nardi, L. Lazzerini, S. Iannotta, A. Zappettini, “Directional sensitization of ZnO nanorods by TiOPc supersonic beam deposition”, The International Workshop HYEX 2011, Modena (ITALY). [47] ORAL: G. Benassi, N. Zambelli, D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, M. Pavesi, A. Zappettini, “Detector Grade Lead Monoxide (beta-PbO) Micro/Nano Ribbons with Extreme Aspect Ratio Grown by Vapour Phase”, 2012 Nuclear Science Symposium, Medical Imaging Conference & Workshop on Room-Temperature Semiconductor X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Detectors, Anaheim (U.S.A.). [48] ORAL: N. Zambelli, G. Benassi, L. Marchini, D. Calestani, A. Zappettini, “Electroless Gold Contact Deposition on CdZnTe Detectors by Scanning Pipette Technique”, 2012 Nuclear Science Symposium, Medical Imaging Conference & Workshop on Room-Temperature Semiconductor X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Detectors, Anaheim (U.S.A.). [49] ORAL: A. Zappettini, L. Marchini, G. Benassi, N. Zambelli, D. Calestani, “New Studies on Zinc Segregation Phenomena in Vertical Bridgman Grown CdZnTe Crystals”, 2012 Nuclear Science Symposium, Medical Imaging Conference & Workshop on Room-Temperature Semiconductor X-Ray and Gamma-Ray Detectors, Anaheim (U.S.A.). [50] ORAL: A. Zappettini, G. Benassi, D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, M. Pavesi, “Lead monoxide (beta-PbO) nanowires with extreme aspect ratio by vapour phase growth”, 4th European Conference on Crystal Growth (ECCG4), Glasgow (UK). [51] ORAL: A. Zappettini, L. Marchini, G. Benassi, N. Zambelli, D. Calestani, “New insights in the study of zinc segregation in CdZnTe crystals”, 4th European Conference on Crystal Growth (ECCG4), Glasgow (UK). [52] ORAL: N. Coppedè, M. Villani, R. Mosca, L. Lazzarini, S. Iannotta, A. Zappettini, D. Calestani, “Selective Functionalization of ZnO nanostructure for electronic, gas sensing and photovoltaic application”, 7th International Workshop on Zinc Oxide and Related Materials, Nice (FRANCE).

[53] POSTER: M. Cocuzza, S. Marasso, D. Perrone, D. Mombello, A. Tommasi, A. Zappettini, R. Mosca, D. Calestani, A. Ricci, “Integration of ZnO nano-tetrapods onto a micro hot plate structure for H2S sensing”, 38th International Micro & Nano Engineering Conference (MNE 2012), Tolose (FRANCE). [54] POSTER: G. Benassi, D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, M. Pavesi, A. Zappettini, “Vapour phase growth of lead mono-oxide (PbO) nanowires with extreme aspect ratio”, 6th Nanowire Growth Workshop, Saint Petersburg (RUSSIA).

2013 [55] ORAL: L. Nasi, D. Calestani, T. Besagni, P. Ferro, F. Fabbri, P. Fedeli, F. Licci, R. Mosca, “Monocrystalline porous ZnO nanostructures from organic-inorganic hybrid precursors: formation processes and patterning”, MAMA-Hybrids - Multifunctional Hybrids And Organics, Ischia (ITALY). [56] POSTER: A. Zappettini, N. Zambelli, G. Benassi, D. Calestani, “Real time observation of tellurium inclusion drift and annealing in CdZnTe crystals under infrared laser irradiation”, 17th International Conference on Crystal Growth and Epitaxy - ICCGE- 17, Warsaw (POLAND). [57] ORAL: D. Calestani, N. Zambelli, G. Piacentini, G. Benassi, A. Zappettini, “Investigations on the reduction of inclusion density in CdZnTe crystals by laser and thermal annealing”, E-MRS Fall Meeting 2013, Warsaw (POLAND). [58] ORAL: D. Calestani, M. Villani, N. Coppedè, S. C. Dhanabalan, L. Lazzarini, R. Mosca, A. Zappettini, “Beyond ZnO nanostructure properties: surface functionalization as the key for different applications”, E-MRS Fall Meeting 2013, Warsaw (POLAND). [59] ORAL: F. Casoli, M. Villani, T. Rimoldi, D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, V. Chiesi, F. Albertini, A. Zappettini, “Composite ZnO-Fe3O4 nanostructures with multifunctional properties”, Joint European Magnetic Symposia 2013, Rhodes (GREECE).

2014 [60] INVITED TALK: D. Calestani, M. Villani, N. Coppede, L. Lazzarini, S. C. Dhanabalan, A. Zappettini, “ZnO-Based Composite Nanostructures for Multifunctional Applications”, NANO 2014, Moscow (RUSSIA). [61] ORAL: N. Coppedè, G. Tarabella, M. Villani, D. Calestani, S. Iannotta, A. Zappettini, “Wearable Organic Electrochemical Biosensor for human Stress Monitoring”, Electrochemistry 2014, Mainz (GERMANY). [62] ORAL: N. Coppedè, G. Tarabella, M. Villani, D. Calestani, S.Iannotta, A. Zappettini, “Wearable and Selective Organic Electrochemical Transistor for human Stress Monitoring”, E-MRS Spring Meeting 2014, Lille (FRANCE). [63] POSTER: G. Benassi, M. Bettelli, N. Zambelli, D. Calestani, L. Nasi, A. Zappettini, “Gold Electroless Deposition by Water-Based and Alcoholic Solution”, IEEE NUCLEAR SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM & MEDICAL IMAGING CONFERENCE 2014, Seattle (U.S.A.). [64] POSTER: A. Zappettini, D. Macera, G. Benassi, N. Zambelli, D. Calestani, M. Ahangarianabhari, Y. Shi, G. Rotondo, B. Garavelli, P. Pozzi, G. Bertuccio, “High energy resolution pixel detectors based on Boron Oxide Vertical Bridgman grown CdZnTe crystals”, IEEE NUCLEAR SCIENCE SYMPOSIUM & MEDICAL IMAGING CONFERENCE 2014, Seattle (U.S.A.).

[65] ORAL: D. Calestani, M. Villani, N. Coppedè, L. Lazzarini, N. Castagnetti, M. Culiolo, A. Zappettini, “Surface functionalization of ZnO nanostructures: designing material properties at nanoscale”, 2nd Joint AIC-SILS conference, Florence (ITALY). [66] POSTER: P. Fedeli, F. Gazza, D. Calestani, P. Ferro, T. Besagni, E. Marchi, P. Ceroni, R. Mosca, “Influence of the synthesis parameters on the properties of organolead mixed halide perovskites”, 6th International Conference on Hybrid and Organic Photovoltaics, Lausanne (SWITZERLAND).

2015 [67] POSTER: D. Calestani, A. B. Alabi, N. Coppedè, M. Villani, L. Lazzarini, F. Fabbri, G. Salviati, R. Fornari, A. Zappettini, “Vapour phase catalyst-free growth of β-Ga2O3 nanowires”, Fifth European Conference On Crystal Growth (ECCG5), Bologna (ITALY). [68] POSTER: M. Culiolo, D. Delmonte, M. Villani, L. Marchini, R. Bercella, D. Calestani, N. Coppedè, M. Solzi, A. Zappettini, “Growth of ZnO nanorods on carbon fibers for in-situ stress measurements”, Fifth European Conference On Crystal Growth (ECCG5), Bologna (ITALY). [69] POSTER: M. Bettelli, G. Benassi, L. Nasi, N. Zambelli, D. Calestani, E. Gombia, L. Abbene, F. Principato, A. Zappettini, “New technological approaches for electroless deposition of metal contacts onCdZnTe single crystals”, Fifth European Conference On Crystal Growth (ECCG5), Bologna (ITALY). [70] ORAL: D. Calestani, M. Villani, M. Culiolo, D. Delmonte, L. Marchini, R. Bercella, N. Coppedè, M. Solzi, A. Zappettini, “Turning Carbon Fiber Composites into Active Multi-Sensing Materials by Functionalization with ZnO Nanowires”, MRS Fall Meeting 2015, Boston (U.S.A.).

2016 [71] ORAL: N. Coppedè, M. Villani, D. Calestani, M. Bettelli, V. Lettera, E. Battista, S. Iannotta, A. Zappettini, “Textile Wearable Organic Electrochemical Biosensors monitoring human psycho-physical condition”, 2016 MRS Spring Meeting, Phoenix (U.S.A.). [72] POSTER: R. Mosca, L. Nasi, D. Calestani, P. Ferro, A. Zappettini, T. Besagni, G. Calestani, P. Ceroni, “On the origin of 1.7 eV PL peak in mixed I/Br organolead perovskites”, 2nd International Conference on Perovskite Solar Cells and Optoelectronics, Genova (ITALY).

PARTICIPATION TO NATIONAL CONFERENCES

2004 [1] POSTER: D. Calestani, E. Comini, G. Faglia, G. Sberveglieri, M. Zha, , G. Salviati, L. Zanotti, "Gas sensing based in semiconducting nanobelts", II National Conference on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology, Bologna (ITALY). [2] POSTER: D. Calestani, M. Zha, G. Salviati, A. Zappettini, L. Lazzarini, G. Zuccalli, L. Zanotti, C. Paorici, G. Sberveglieri, "CVD growth and characterization of quasi- monodimensional SnO2 nanowires and nanobelts", INFMeeting 2004, Genova (ITALY).

[3] ORAL: D. Calestani, M. Zha, G. Salviati, L. Lazzarini, L. Zanotti, E. Comini, G. Sberveglieri, "Preparation and study of the electrical, structural and optical properties of SnO2 nanowires-nanobelts for gas sensor device", Nanophase Materials, Roma (ITALY). [4] ORAL: D. Calestani, M. Zha, G. Salviati, L. Zanotti, E. Comini, G. Sberveglieri, "Synthesis and Characterization of SnO2 Nanowires for Gas Sensors Applications", XC Congresso della Società Italiana di Fisica, Brescia (ITALY). [5] ORAL: L. Zanotti, M. Zha, D. Calestani, G. Sberveglieri, "Growth of Tin Oxide Nanocrystals", XXXIV Congresso dell'Associazione Italiana di Cristallografia, Roma (ITALY). [6] ORAL: D. Calestani, F. Licci, E. Kopnin, G. Calestani, A. Gauzzi, F. Bolzoni, T. Besagni, V. Boffa, M. Marezio, “Preparation and characterization of powders and crystals of Vn-xTixO2n-1 Magnéli oxides”, XXXIV Congresso della Associazione Italiana di Cristallografia, Roma (ITALY). [7] POSTER: D. Calestani, L. Lazzarini, G. Salviati, M. Zha, "Morphological, structural and optical characterisation of quasi-1D nanocrystals", XXXIV Congresso della Associazione Italiana di Cristallografia, Roma (ITALY).

2005 [8] ORAL: D. Calestani, M. Zha, G. Salviati, A. Zappettini, L. Lazzarini, R. Mosca, L. Zanotti, “Studio delle caratteristiche chimico- fisiche di “nanofili” di SnO2”, XCI Congresso della Società Italiana di Fisica, Catania (ITALY).

2006 [9] POSTER: D. Calestani, M. Zha, L. Zanotti, A. Zappettini, G. Salviati, L. Lazzarini, R. Mosca, E. Comini, G. Sberveglieri, “Effects of oxygen vacancies on the gas sensing detection and the physical properties of SnO2 nanowires”, XI Conferenza Annuale dell’Associazione Italiana Sensori e Microsistemi, Lecce (ITALY). [10] POSTER: D. Calestani, M. Zha, R. Mosca, A. Zappettini, M. Mazzera, C. Paorici, L. Zanotti, “Growth and Properties of Self-assembled Metal-Oxide Nanowires Grown by the Physical Vapour Transport Method”, XXXV Congresso dell'Associazione Italiana di Cristallografia, Ferrara (ITALY).

2008 [11] ORAL: D. Calestani, M. Zha, A. Zappettini, R. Mosca, L. Lazzarini, G. Salviati, L. Zanotti, "Growth and characterization of ZnO nanostructures by a self-catalytic CVD process", XXXVII Congresso dell'Associazione Italiana di Cristallografia, Sestri Levante (ITALY).

2009 [12] POSTER: L. Zanotti, D. Calestani, M. Villani, M. Zha, A. Zappettini, C. Paorici, "Method for large area deposition of ZnO tetrapod nanostructures", XXXVIII Congresso dell'Associazione Italiana di Cristallografia, Salerno (ITALY). [13] POSTER: L. Zanotti, A. Zappettini, M. Villani, D. Calestani, R. Mosca, "A new approach for the synthesis of ZnO nanoparticles sensitized with metal chalcogenides", XXXVIII Congresso dell'Associazione Italiana di Cristallografia, Salerno (ITALY).

2010 [14] POSTER: C. De Zorzi, G. Rossetto, D. Calestani, M. Zha, A. Zappettini, L. Lazzarini, M. Villani, N. El Habra, L. Zanotti, “Pd/PdO functionalization of SnO2 nanowires and ZnO nanotetrapods ", Italian Cristal Growth 2010, Parma (ITALY). [15] POSTER: A. Strini, L. Schiavi, M. Zha, L. Zanotti, D. Calestani, F. Licci, P. Ferro, T. Besagni, “Photocatalytic activity of ZnO nanostructures grown by vapour and solution”, Italian Cristal Growth 2010, Parma (ITALY). [16] POSTER: M. Villani, L. Zanotti, L. Lazzarini, D. Calestani, M. Zha, A. Zappettini, “Synthesis of CdS sensitized ZnO nanostructures: a core-shell type-II heterojunction”, Italian Cristal Growth 2010, Parma (ITALY).

2011 [17] POSTER: F. Fabbri, M. Villani, D. Calestani, A. Zappettini, G. Salviati, T. Sekiguchi, “Morphological, structural and optical properties of self-catalyzed zinc oxide nanorods”, XL Congresso Nazionale dell'Associazione Italiana di Cristallografia, Siena (ITALY). 2012 [18] POSTER: A. Zappettini, L. Marchini, G. Benassi, N. Zambelli, D. Calestani, “Interface shape control in Bridgman grown CdZnTe crystals”, XLI Congresso Nazionale dell'Associazione Italiana di Cristallografia, Verona (ITALY).

2013 [19] POSTER: N. Zambelli , L. Marchini, G. Benassi, D. Calestani, M. Pavesi, A. Zappettini, “Electroless gold contact deposition on CdZnTe detectors by scanning pipette technique”, Italian Crystal Growth 2013 - New Frontiers of Functional Materials, Parma (ITALY). [20] POSTER: M. Villani, A. B. Alabi, N. Coppedè, L. Lazzarini, D. Calestani, A. Zappettini, “Hierarchical assembly of CuO nanostructures for photocatalytic application”, Italian Crystal Growth 2013 - New Frontiers of Functional Materials, Parma (ITALY). [21] POSTER: P. Fedeli, F. Gazza, D. Calestani, L. Nasi, P. Ferro, T. Besagni, P. Hubik, G. Calestani, P. Ceroni, R. Mosca, “Organolead halide perovskites for all-solid-state sensitised solar cells”, Italian Crystal Growth 2013 - New Frontiers of Functional Materials, Parma (ITALY). [22] POSTER: M. Villani, D. Calestani, N. Coppedè, L. Lazzarini, F. Casoli, V. Chiesi, F. Albertini, T. Rimoldi, N. Castagnetti, A. Zappettini, “ZnO nanotetrapods as advanced tools for biosensing and water remediation”, Italian Crystal Growth 2013 - New Frontiers of Functional Materials, Parma (ITALY).

2014 [23] ORAL: D. Calestani, M. Villani, N. Coppedè, L. Lazzarini, N. Castagnetti, A. Zappettini, “Designing ZnO-based nano-composites at nanoscale for multifunctional applications”, 1st Parma NANO-DAY 2014, Parma (ITALY).

2015 [24] ORAL: M. Culiolo, D. Delmonte, M. Villani, L. Marchini, F. Bercella, D. Calestani, N. Coppedè, M. Solzi, A. Zappettini, “Carbon fibers functionalized with piezoelectric ZnO nanorod for mechanical stress sensing”, 2nd Parma Nano-Day, Parma (ITALY). [25] ORAL: N. Coppedè, R. Ruotolo, M. Culiolo, M. Villani, D. Calestani, S. Iannotta, N. Marmiroli, A. Zappettini, “Biosensing Transistors to Monitor In-vivo Tomato Plant Lymph”, 2nd Parma Nano-Day, Parma (ITALY). [26] ORAL: D. Calestani, M. Villani, E. Battista, V. Lettera, D. Delmonte, D. Calestani, M. Bettelli, M. Culiolo, S. Iannotta, A. Zappettini, “Textile Organic Biosensor for Human

Physiological monitoring”, GS2015 - Sensori e biosensori: stato dell’arte e nuove prospettive, Parma (ITALY). [27] ORAL: M. Culiolo, D. Delmonte, M. Villani, L. Marchini, R. Bercella, D. Calestani, N. Coppedè, M. Solzi, A. Zappettini, “Stress measurements at the microscale by ZnO Nanorods-modified Carbon Fibers”, XLIV Congresso Nazionale dell'Associazione Italiana di Cristallografia, Vercelli (ITALY). [28] ORAL: A. B. Alabi, D. Calestani, N. Coppedè, M. Villani, L. Lazzarini, F. Fabbri, A. Zappettini, “Catalyst-free vapour-phase growth of Ga2O3 nanowires and nanobelts”, XLIV Congresso Nazionale dell'Associazione Italiana di Cristallografia, Vercelli (ITALY). [29] POSTER: D. Calestani, M. Villani, N. Coppedè, M. Tonezzer, A. Zappettini, “ZnO nanotetrapods and their functionalization to improve metal-oxide based gas sensors”, GS2015 - Sensori e biosensori: stato dell’arte e nuove prospettive, Parma (ITALY). [30] POSTER: M. Cocuzza, S. Marasso, D. Perrone, D. Mombello, A. Tommasi, A. Zappettini, R. Mosca, D. Calestani, “ZnO nano-tetrapods integration onto a mirco- hotplate structure for gas sensing”, GS2015 - Sensori e biosensori: stato dell’arte e nuove prospettive, Parma (ITALY). [31] POSTER: P. Fedeli, D. Calestani, M. Villani, P. Ferro, T. Besagni, A. Zappettini, P. Hubik, R. Mosca, “Comparative investigation by impedance spectroscopy of gas sensors based on ZnO tetrapods and porous nanosheets”, GS2015 - Sensori e biosensori: stato dell’arte e nuove prospettive, Parma (ITALY). [32] POSTER: P. Fedeli, D. Calestani, M. Villani, P. Ferro, T. Besagni, A. Zappettini, P. Hubik, R. Mosca, “Charge transport in layers of ZnO nanotetrapods and porous nanosheets comparatively investigated by impedance spectroscopy measurements”, 101° Congresso Nazionale della Società Italiana di Fisica, Roma (ITALY). 2016 [33] POSTER: R. Mosca, L. Nasi, D. Calestani, P. Ferro, A. Zappettini, T. Besagni, G. Calestani, P. Ceroni, “Influence of the bromide content on the properties of CH3NH3PbI(3-x)Brx perovskite films”, Materials.it 2016 - Materials Science and Technology, Catania (ITALY).

PROJECTS AND MAIN COLLABORATIONS

European 200 4-2007 projects NANOS4 (“Nano-structured solid-state gas sensors with superior performances”) FP6-NMP – Proj.n. 1528 (STREP - Specific Targeted Research Project) Involved in Coordinating Group scientific activity (ref. G. Sberveglieri)

2010-2014 NANOWIRING (“Semiconductor nanowires: from fundamental physics to device applications”) FP7-PEOPLE – Proj.n. 265073 (MC-ITN - Networks for Initial Training (ITN)) Contact person and PhD activity coordinator for IMEM-CNR Parma

2012-2015 “Crystallization of CdTe and related compounds” European Space Agency - MAP-ESA Project n. AO-99-035 (coordinator M. Fiederle) Involved in the scientific activity of IMEM-CNR Parma Group

National 2005-2006 Projects "Crescita e proprietà di nanocristalli quasi-unidimensionali di ossidi semiconduttori" (“Growth and properties of quasi-one-dimensional nanocrystals of semiconducting oxides”) PRIN 2004 (coordinator N. Lovergine) Involved in the research activity

2009-2015 PED4PV (“Pulsed Electron Deposition for Photovoltaics”) INDUSTRIA 2015 – Bando "Efficienza energetica" – Ministero dello Sviluppo Economico - (coordinator M. Mazzer) Responsible for Targets development at IMEM-CNR

2014-2015 Xdrone – Haptic teleoperation of UAV equipped with X-ray spectrometer for detection and identification of radioactive materials in industrial plants” Progetto Bandiera “La Fabbrica del Futuro” – Sottoprogetto 2 (coordinator A. Zappettini) Partner of the scientific activity of IMEM-CNR Parma Group.

2014-2016 "Development of advanced room temperature spectrometers for high flux X-ray colour imaging" PRIN 2012 – Proj.n. 2012WM9MEP (coordinator L. Abbene) Responsible for IMEM-CNR Research Unit.

Regional 2009-2010 Projects “Sviluppo integrato di un analizzatore di gas multifunzionale ad alta sensibilità per controlli in processi industriali” (“Integrated Development of a Multifunctional and High Sensitivity Gas Analyser for Industrial Process Monitoring”)

PRRIITT Emilia Romagna – Misura 3.1 Azione A, Attività I.1.2 – Proj.n. 247 Responsible for Sensors development at IMEM-CNR

2011-2012 CZTECH Spinner 2013 – Regione Emilia Romagna – Proj.n.228/11 Co-proposer of the financed Development Plan for a new Spin-off Activity.

Other Projects 2009-2011 “Dispositivi ed Architetture Fotovoltaiche Nano ibride ad alta Efficienza di conversione (DAFNE)” (“Nano Hybrid Photovoltaic Architectures and Devices with High Energy Conversion”) Fondazione CARITRO – Bando 2008 per il co-finanziamento di progetti di ricerca scientifica applicata (coordinator S. Iannotta) Involved in IMEM-CNR Research Unit scientific activity

2013-2014 SMASHGAMING – “Sensore Miniaturizzato per l’Analisi e il Sensing di H2S e altri GAs tossici Mediante INteGrazione di nanostrutture” (Miniaturized Sensor for Analysis and Sensing of H2S and Other TOxic Gases by Nanostructure Integration”) Regione Piemonte - Fondo Europeo di Sviluppo Regionale nell'ambito del POR 2007-2013 Production and test of integrated gas sensors with metal-oxide nanostructures on micro-hotplates for Politecnico di Torino.

2015 Project “HyMN” Vietnam-Italy Bilateral Project - Vietnam National Foundation for Science and Technology Development (NAFOSTED) under Grant no. 103.02-2013.23 and by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) Collaboration with IMEM-CNR Trento Unit for gas sensor testing.

Other main 2005 – 2015 collaborations Lab.di Micro e Submicro Tecnologie Abilitanti per l'Emilia Romagna, MISTER (PRRIITT E.R. and following Consortium) Scientific collaboration for the development of new gas sensors based on metal- oxide nanostructures.

2005-2007 Lab. Regionale per l'Innovazione nel controllo della qualità dell'Aria, LaRIA (PRRIITT E.R.) Scientific collaboration for the test of new gas sensors for environmental monitoring.

2006-2012 Barilla S.p.A

Main responsible for a collaboration between IMEM-CNR and BARILLA S.p.A for the development and application of a new analytical approach to identify and quantify nanoparticles in food

OTHER SKILLS

Languages Italian Native.

English Good level of written and spoken English language, especially for technical and scientific vocabulary.

Informatics Good knowledge of Windows based Office software and the following software: - PHP and HTML programming - MySQL programming - LabView - MATLAB - 2.0 Interactive website design - Photoshop - Inventor - Origin

Certified - Work Health and Safety training - Use of chemical substances courses - First Aid - Fire prevention and aid - Use of compressed gases and cryogenic liquids - Follow-up on Business Plan writing - Follow-up on Quality and Certification

RESEARCH ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION

Introduction Davide Calestani graduated in Materials Science (110/110 cum laude) at Parma University (Università degli Studi di Parma) in 2002 and he obtained the PhD degree in Science and Technology of Innovative Materials in 2006. Both his PhD and post-doc thesis research activities were done at the Institute of Materials for Electronics and Magnetism (IMEM) of CNR in Parma, in the field of “Crystal Growth” for “Sensors and Detectors Devices”. From 2006 to 2010 he had temporary position researcher contract in this Institute and from 2010 he is permanent researcher at IMEM-CNR in Parma. His research activity has been mainly focused during these years in the synthesis of semiconducting materials (mainly II-VI and oxide semiconductors) in order to apply these innovative materials in the realization of sensors, in the field of gas sensing and radiation (X and gamma rays) detection, working both on nano- and bulk-crystal growths, development of new growth processes and set-ups, material structural and functional characterization, device realization and test. His first and main research field is the growth of oxide nanostructures, their further functionalization and the use of these nanomaterials to build test devices for application in gas sensing, bio-sensing, photocatalysis, energy harvesting, etc. During the last years, moreover, he also devoted more and more attention to the synthesis of bulk CdZnTe by Bridgman technique, for the realization of room- temperature spectroscopic X- and gamma-rays detectors. He has been involved in several national and international projects, he has been responsible for two CNR research activity lines and for contracts with Italian companies (e.g. Barilla S.p.A., Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., Moel S.r.l., Trustech). He has been lecturer at the international Master “Nano-Micro” on materials for gas sensing applications. He is coauthor of more than 50 papers on international journals and he participated to several national and international congresses (some of which by invitation).

Graduation and Graduation Thesis is entitled “Synthesis and Characterization of mixed-valence PhD theses titanium and vanadium oxides powders and single-crystals (Magnéli Phases)” and was conducted within the framework of a collaboration between Pirelli Labs and IMEM-CNR for the research of new prospective materials in superconductivity field. During the year of experimental activity he trained his expertise in solid state synthesis and chemical vapour deposition (CVD) growth of single-crystals of oxide materials, as well as his skills with different characterization techniques (x-ray diffraction, electrical and magnetic sample characterization). PhD Thesis is entitled “Synthesis and characterization of tin oxide (SnO2) nanowires for advanced gas sensors” and was conducted at IMEM-CNR, in collaboration with Prof. Sberveglieri’s group in Brescia (Sensor LAB). During the three years of research activity, he studied, defined and set-up growth reactors and process for the synthesis of tin oxide nanowires on different substrates by a combination of CVD and controlled oxidation processes. Moreover, prototype gas sensor devices were fabricated and tested. He built the testing apparatus, made of a test cell, a gas mixing system and a I-V characterization equipment, all controlled via software by a properly developed LabView program. He also increased his skills in other characterization techniques, especially in electron

microscopy and optical characterization (photoluminescence, cathodoluminescence, optical absorption).

Growth of oxide After his PhD Degree, he extended the synthesis process for SnO2 nanowires to nanostructures other oxides by properly modifying the reactors and tuning the different vapour for gas sensing, phase growth processes. The main goal was to obtain all these nanostructures photo-catalysis without using any catalyst or precursor that might affect the nanomaterial and energy properties. He successfully obtained indium oxide (In2O3) nanowires, as well as harvesting zinc oxide (ZnO) nanowires and other nanostructures with different morphologies, like nanocombs, nanorods or nanotetrapods. He optimized the growth process in order to obtain each of these ZnO nanostructures individually, and not mixed together, always using simple metallic sources and avoiding catalysts and precursors. The peculiar properties of these nanostructures were studied in depth and some of them have been used to produce other prototype gas sensor devices. Among them, ZnO nanotetrapods, which can be grown in large amounts even in a lab scale reactor and free-standing (not anchored to a substrate), where especially studied for their application in the large scale (and potentially industrial scale) production of gas sensors. ZnO is however a multifunctional material with very interesting physical and chemical properties. For this reason ZnO nanostructures were also studied for their application in photocatalysis, photovoltaics (photoanodes of dye sensitized solar cells – DSSC), piezoelectric electronics and energy harvesting. More recently nanostructures of other oxides were also obtained, like copper oxide (CuO) nanowires or beta lead mono-oxide (β-PbO) nanobelts, which were respectively tested for photocatalysis and radiation detection.

Functionalization In the last years the research activity on the oxide (especially ZnO) of oxide nanostructures was mainly focused on their functionalization with different nanostructures materials to tune their properties and extend their functional capabilities. Different chemical and physical processes have been defined to functionalize the surface of nanostructures with films or nanoparticles of other oxide semiconductors, magnetic materials, organic semiconductors or noble metals. In this way it was possible to extend the nanostructures’ light absorption properties, their surface reactivity with gaseous and liquid species, their electrical and magnetic properties, and hence their possible application field. More recently the possibility to functionalize other materials with oxide nanostructures has been also explored.

Growth of bulk Beside this main research activity, from 2008 he was more and more involved CdZnTe crystals also in the growth of bulk crystals and, more precisely, in the growth of CdZnTe for X- and (CZT) bulk crystals by Bridgman technique. Two inches ingots with very single- gamma-ray domain large crystals were produced in these years for the realization of room- detectors temperature spectroscopic X- and gamma-rays detectors. The growth of these crystals was mainly achieved thanks to the development of a “boron- encasulated” technique, which strongly reduces the formation of side crystals on the quartz growth ampoule by means of a liquid boron oxide layer that surrounds the molten material.

He also achieved a good expertise in the all the preparation technologies for detector devices, such as cutting, lapping and polishing, electroless chemical contact deposition, bonding.

Other research Thanks to the achieved expertise in different growth techniques, he has been activities also responsible for the development of polycrystalline target materials of different semiconductors, among which the most important is CuIn1-xGaxSe (CIGS) for its application in the production of thin-films solar cells. He also exploited his expertise in Scanning Electron Microscopy and X-Ray Microanalysis to set-up an analytical procedure, in collaboration with the Chemistry Department of Parma University, to detect, identify and quantify inorganic nanoparticles in food. This kind of study was financed and promoted by Barilla S.p.A., Italy’s largest food industry. Finally, in the last years he putted his expertise in sensing device at the service of another research line at IMEM-CNR aimed to the production of sensors on textile fibers.

Parma, 10/07/2017 Davide Calestani