The Network

Meet the Team

ERNEST is powered by a diverse European network of institutions, researchers, educators, and creative professionals working together to transform science into immersive experiences. At the heart of the project is a multidisciplinary consortium that combines scientific excellence with expertise in education, communication, and game design.

Institutions

The Network Behind ERNEST.

The organizations connecting research, education, and society through immersive scientific experiences.

Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare (INFN) – Coordinator

Italy’s national institute for nuclear and particle physics, leading ERNEST and contributing expertise in large-scale research and science outreach.

Istituto Nazionale di Astrofisica (INAF)

Italy’s leading institute for astrophysics research, contributing expertise in space science, astronomy, and public engagement.

Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche (CNR)

Italy’s largest public research organization, covering a wide range of scientific disciplines from environmental science to technology and innovation.

Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique (CNRS)

France’s national research center, bringing international expertise in fundamental science and interdisciplinary research.

The University of Manchester

A globally recognized research university contributing expertise in physics, data science, and large-scale science communication.

Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro

A major Italian university contributing research and educational expertise across multiple scientific fields.

Università di Pavia

A historic Italian university active in physics research and innovative science education initiatives.

Università degli Studi di Perugia

University coordinating communication and outreach activities within ERNEST, with strong experience in public engagement.

Università del Piemonte Orientale

An Italian university engaged in interdisciplinary research, including health sciences and innovation.

Università di Pisa

A leading European university with strong contributions in physics, engineering, and science communication.

Università degli Studi di Torino

A major Italian university contributing to research, education, and the development of innovative outreach methodologies.

LAMA Società Cooperativa Impresa Sociale

An organization specializing in social innovation and inclusion, supporting ERNEST in outreach strategies and societal impact.

Members gallery

The People Behind ERNEST.

A growing community of researchers, educators, and creatives bringing science to life through collaboration and play.

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Astrophysics & Space
Alberto Vecchiato
InstitutionINAF
LocationTurin, Italy
Research areaAstrophysics & Space
Personal website
Physics
Alessandra Rocco
InstitutionCNR
LocationNaples, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Physics
Alessandro Rossi
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Perugia
LocationPerugia, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Young Representative of ERNEST
Altea Maria Balbo
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Torino
LocationTurin, Italy
Research areaYoung Representative of ERNEST
Physics
Andrea Marini
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Pisa
LocationPisa, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Health & Medical Physics
Anna Vignati
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Torino
LocationTurin, Italy
Research areaHealth & Medical Physics
Personal website
Physics
Antonio Amoroso
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Torino
LocationTurin, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Physics
Attilio Santiocchia
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Perugia
LocationPerugia, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Physics
Carlo Nicolau
InstitutionINFN
LocationRome, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Physics
Caterina Doglioni
InstitutionThe University of Manchester
LocationManchester, UK
Research areaPhysics
Personal website
Physics
Chiara Aimè
InstitutionINFN
LocationPavia, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Physics
Chiara Rovelli
InstitutionINFN
LocationRome, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Health & Medical Physics
Christophe Thiebaux
InstitutionCNRS
LocationParis, France
Research areaHealth & Medical Physics
Astrophysics & Space
Claudia Mignone
InstitutionINAF
LocationRome, Italy
Research areaAstrophysics & Space
Personal website
Science Communication
Daniele Cianelli
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Perugia
LocationPerugia, Italy
Research areaScience Communication
Physics
Daniele Trocino
InstitutionINFN
LocationTurin, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Language Teaching
Elisa Corino
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Torino
LocationTurin, Italy
Research areaLanguage Teaching
Physics
Emilie Maurice
InstitutionCNRS
LocationParis, France
Research areaPhysics
Physics
Federica Maria Simone
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Bari
LocationBari, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Environmental & Earth Science
Filomena Anna Digilio
InstitutionCNR
LocationNaples, Italy
Research areaEnvironmental & Earth Science
Personal website
Physics
Francesca Cavallari
InstitutionINFN
LocationRoma, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Physics
Francesco Cafagna
InstitutionINFN
LocationBari, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Young Representative of ERNEST
Gloria Cortese
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Torino
LocationTurin, Italy
Research areaYoung Representative of ERNEST
Impact strategy
Harshita Thakare
InstitutionLAMA
LocationFlorence, Italy
Research areaImpact strategy
Physics
Livia Soffi
InstitutionINFN
LocationRome, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Personal website
Physics
Livio Fanò
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Perugia
LocationPerugia, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Science Education
Lorena Affatato
InstitutionCNR
LocationNaples, Italy
Research areaScience Education
Personal website
Physics
Luca Zatti
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Pavia
LocationPavia, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Data Science & Computing
Maria Francesca Carfora
InstitutionCNR
LocationNaples, Italy
Research areaData Science & Computing
Personal website
Physics
Mariangela Bondì
InstitutionINFN
LocationCatania, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Physics
Mario Barra
InstitutionCNR
LocationNaples, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Personal website
Physics
Marta Rinaudo
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Torino
LocationTorino, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Physics
Marta Ruspa
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale
LocationTorino, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Physics
Matteo Bauce
InstitutionINFN
LocationRome, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Impact strategy
Mattia Forni
InstitutionLAMA
LocationFlorence, Italy
Research areaImpact strategy
Physics
Maura Graziani
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Perugia
LocationPerugia, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Astrophysics & Space
Maura Sandri
InstitutionINAF
LocationBologna, Italy
Research areaAstrophysics & Space
Personal website
Physics
Mirko D’Auria
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Torino
LocationTurin, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Physics
Morgan Hibberd
InstitutionThe University of Manchester
LocationManchester, UK
Research areaPhysics
Personal website
Physics
Nello Bruscino
InstitutionINFN
LocationRome, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Personal website
Physics
Paolo Montagna
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Pavia
LocationPavia, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Science Communication
Pierdomenico Memeo
Institution
LocationBologna, Italy
Research areaScience Communication
Physics
Rosamaria Venditti
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Bari
LocationBari, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Health & Medical Physics
Rosarita Tatè
InstitutionCNR
LocationNaples, Italy
Research areaHealth & Medical Physics
Data Science & Computing
Serena Pastore
InstitutionINAF
LocationPadua, Italy
Research areaData Science & Computing
Astrophysics & Space
Silvia Casu
InstitutionINAF
LocationCagliari, Italy
Research areaAstrophysics & Space
Physics
Silvio Donato
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Pisa
LocationPisa, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Science Communication
Simona De Luca
InstitutionCNR
LocationNaples, Italy
Research areaScience Communication
Physics
Simone Mastrogiovanni
InstitutionINFN
LocationRome, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Physics
Simone Pacetti
InstitutionUniversità degli Studi di Perugia
LocationPerugia, Italy
Research areaPhysics
Science Communication
Sylvaine Pieyre
InstitutionCNRS
LocationParis, France
Research areaScience Communication
Astrophysics & Space
Valentina La Parola
InstitutionINAF
LocationPalermo, Italy
Research areaAstrophysics & Space
Biosensors and Nanotechnology
Valentina Marchesano
InstitutionCNR
LocationNaples, Italy
Research areaBiosensors and Nanotechnology
Physics
Valentina Mariani
InstitutionINFN
LocationPerugia, Italy
Research areaPhysics