A list of available bachelor and master theses from SUPERVenice.
The logos below each thesis topic indicate the potential destinations and collaborating institutions associated; the list of proposals is not exhaustive, and projects can typically be adapted for either Bachelor’s or Master’s theses unless stated otherwise. Admission to external exchanges or collaborative projects is generally offered to students with strong academic performance, and in some cases, a small merit-based compensation may be available depending on the researcher, destination, and project specifics.
One week of measurements at the European Synchrotron (RIXS beamline) + RIXS spectral analysis at Ca’ Foscari. Excellent opportunity to learn advanced X-ray spectroscopy techniques. (Master)
Thesis in collaboration with Prof. Francesco Tafuri’s group. Measurement of Josephson junctions and qubit devices at 20 mK. (Bachelor, Master)
Development of an ARIPES machine in collaboration with Prof. Giacomo Ghiringhelli’s group. Advanced experimental work in angle-resolved photoemission spectroscopy. (Master)
Thesis in the group of Prof. Floriana Lombardi. Possibility to fabricate cuprate devices at the nanometer scale in one of the three most advanced university cleanrooms in Europe. (Master)
Experimental thesis in the group of Dr. Giancarlo Panaccione, based on advanced pump–probe photoemission techniques to investigate ultrafast dynamics in quantum materials (correlated, topological, superconducting). Possibility to participate in measurement campaigns at a state-of-the-art FEL source. (Bachelor/Master)
Experimental thesis for the development of a magneto-optical measurement system based on quantum optics effects for accurate measurement of magnetic properties of materials. (Master)
Thesis to be discussed within the activities of the RARA Factory spin-off at the VEGA Science and Technology Park. (Master)
A thesis in the field of the emerging science of “Long Data”; multiple research directions, details to be agreed upon.
A thesis in the field of research on Universality in the Physics of Complex Systems.
A thesis studying Disordered Systems and the possibility of simulating them using Quantum Annealing.
Fabrication and study of flexible, broadband photodetectors using quantum-dot/2D-material hybrid structures. Fully Ca’ Foscari; highly multidisciplinary.
Development and characterization of MIR/THz photodetectors based on advanced materials, in collaboration with Miriam S. Vitiello and Leonardo Viti (CNR Nano Pisa).
Exploration of moiré-engineered optoelectronic responses and their use in sensitive photodetection, in collaboration with Frank H. L. Koppens’ group (ICFO, Barcelona).
Optical spectroscopy and characterization of emerging 2D materials, in collaboration with Andrea Ferrari’s group (University of Cambridge).
Investigation of nonlinear optical and ultrafast phenomena in next-generation 2D systems, in collaboration with Ioannis Paradisanos (FORTH Crete) or Giancarlo Soavi (FSU Jena).
Design of MIR-active devices (e.g., detectors, emitters, on-chip integration), in collaboration with Borislav Hinkov at Silicon Austria Lab.
Theoretical and experimental investigation of topological effects in optoelectronic devices based on 2D materials, in connection with Stephan Roche’s group (ICN2 Barcelona) or Federico Mazzola’s group (UNIPD).
A theoretical and computational thesis, suitable for either a Bachelor’s or Master’s level (with obvious differences in final objectives), in condensed-matter physics. The research focuses on modeling spin effects that may emerge in a new class of materials, the so-called “p-wave magnets”, an area in which Ca’ Foscari plays a leading role.
A Master’s computational thesis dedicated to the first-principles study of magnetic excitations (magnons) in two-dimensional magnetic materials.
The student will learn to use the YAMBO code—an international reference tool for the study of excitations in materials—and may contribute to its development in collaboration with Milano Bicocca and CNR-ISM. Applications will include systems such as the p-wave magnet NiI₂.
A Bachelor’s or Master’s thesis focused on automating advanced computational methodologies for investigating magnetic properties in materials, using state-of-the-art high-performance computing architectures. The project involves extending the Amaranta code (see link) and applying it on the Leonardo supercomputer (currently the seventh most powerful in the world), with the goal of identifying new two-dimensional multiferroic materials—that is, systems that combine magnetic and ferroelectric order.
A Master’s computational thesis in quantum mechanics. Tensor networks provide a compact representation of strongly correlated quantum states, enabling new computational approaches to complex materials and advanced electronic models. The student will contribute to the development and application of these algorithms. The thesis includes short research visits to the UK National Physical Laboratory (NPL). The possibility of a fully funded NPL internship of several months depends, however, on potential future changes in UK visa regulations.
A thesis to be carried out at Ca’ Foscari, primarily focused on telecommunications and quantum mechanics. The goal is to improve current quantum key-exchange protocols between ground stations and/or satellites, reducing the number of photons lost during the exchange process. A research stay at VSB Ostrava (Czech Republic) is possible.
A thesis to be developed at Ca’ Foscari on the theoretical study of new Deep Learning and CNN methodologies to classify and/or predict user movement within cellular networks.
A Master’s thesis in collaboration with an experimental group at the University of Bordeaux.
A Master’s thesis within the research activities of the Departmental Center SMAC (Centre for the Study of the Systemic Dynamics of Complex Diseases).
A remote thesis focused on the use of quantum annealers to perform experiments on ordered Ising systems (ferromagnets) and disordered ones (spin glasses). The main goal is to test the validity of these devices as Boltzmann samplers and to compare their performance with classical algorithms.
An on-site experimental thesis/internship on the Time-Resolved ARPES endstation at the ALLS laboratory (INRS-EMT, Montreal, Canada), aimed at exploring the transient electronic and structural properties of quantum materials on femtosecond timescales. Possibility of expense reimbursement (Master’s thesis).
Research on the design and fabrication of biodegradable or transient electronic devices using advanced thin-film technologies, in collaboration with engineers and materials scientists at PragmatIC Semiconductor (UK).
Development of flexible, skin-compatible ultrasound transducers, with device fabrication and characterization supported by the expertise of the Fraunhofer IBMT group (Germany), world leaders in biomedical ultrasound engineering.
Investigation of flexible neuromorphic components and circuits, exploring new materials and architectures inspired by biological information processing, in synergy with the Optoelectronics group of Hans Kleemann and Karl Leo at TU Dresden.
Design and optimization of next-generation wearable and wireless electrochemical biosensors, developed in collaboration with 221e, a company specializing in smart wearable technologies.
Study of neuromorphic device concepts enabled by two-dimensional materials, with theoretical and experimental input from the Nanolab at EPFL (Switzerland), known for pioneering 2D-material device engineering.
Computational and multiphysics modeling of graphene-based neuromorphic devices, including charge transport, thermal effects, and device-level behavior, in collaboration with Luca Selmi’s group at UniMoRe.
Theses with more than one supervisor
Using atomistic simulations, the project will investigate hydration properties and the behavior of water surrounding solvated biomolecules (proteins, lipid membranes, DNA). The thesis will be carried out at Ca’ Foscari, in collaboration with the theoretical group at Sapienza University of Rome and the experimental group at the University of Florence.
A Master’s thesis involving numerical and analytical calculations with biological applications, carried out in collaboration with a PhD student in the group. The work continues a project previously initiated by a Physics Engineering student from PoliMI.
Design, modeling, and prototyping of flexible antennas operating in the terahertz regime, with the potential for collaboration with IIT Genova (group of Andrea Toma) in nanophotonics and THz device engineering.
Optical–THz pump–probe study on high-Tc superconducting thin films, aimed at identifying collective modes and nonequilibrium dynamics. (Bachelor, Master)
Experimental Master’s thesis focused on developing covariance spectroscopy using femtosecond laser pulses to study phonons and magnons in quantum materials.
