I grew up in Mira, a small town in northeastern Italy, nestled between Padova and Venezia. As a teenager, I was fortunate to have a variety of enriching experiences. Through activities like the Physics and Astronomy Olympiads and multiple research internships, I nurtured my passion for science beyond the classroom. Additionally, my long-standing involvement with the Scout association and my role as a children’s educator taught me the importance of service to others and instilled in me a strong sense of community.

In 2016, I moved to Pisa to attend the Scuola Normale Superiore (SNS), a prestigious institution that admits a select group of students each year through a rigorous examination. At SNS, I studied Physics in conjunction with the University of Pisa, where I obtained both my Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

During my studies, I had the opportunity to engage in various research experiences abroad, including a beautiful summer in Leiden (NL), as part of the LEAPS program. In 2021, I decided to go back to Leiden to pursue my Ph.D., and discovered that the summers in the Netherlands can be deceptively sunny and mild... I spent a few happy years here at Leiden Observatory and I am now more than halfway through my Ph.D., which I plan to complete in September 2025.

In my free time, I am passionate about sports. I regularly practice climbing, running, football, and swimming. I also love to travel and explore new places, but at least once every summer I need to spend a few days in the Dolomite mountains to recharge my energy (see picture).