Research Observatory
The Research Observatory has been active in the university since October 2014.
It is composed of scientific experts belonging to various scientific disciplinary sectors as well as administrative and technical sectors. Its members are renewed every three academic years.
The Observatory, as per the Regulations:
- collects and analyzes information on University research findings; as part of this function, it analyzes and compares the results of national research assessment exercises
- proposes criteria and new methodologies for assessing University research findings, taking into account the specificities of each area
- submits improvement actions to the governing bodies, with a view to increasing research quality, attractiveness, national and international visibility
- analyzes research findings at the level of departments, subject areas, research fields, according to a range of parameters recognized by the national and international scientific community, as measured against ad-hoc benchmarks
- at the request of the Rector, produces summaries and analyses to be included in the University's strategic plan and other research reports
- at the request of the Rector, submits proposals to the governing bodies on research assessment criteria for the purpose of resource allocation, taking into account the specificities of the each area
- analyzes the results of the doctoral courses and, at the request of the Rector, makes proposals on their organization and assessment criteria.
The Research Observatory is made up of academic experts and technical-administrative staff. Its members are renewed every three academic years. The current members will remain in office until 30 September 2027.
The Vice Rector for Research, Monica Maria Grazia Diluca, is entitled by default to take part in the meetings of the Observatory. President of the Open Science Commission Flaminio Squazzoni and President of the University Committee for Libraries Gianclaudio Civale also attend the Observatory meetings as experts in their respective areas.
President
Paola Viani, full professor of Biochemistry – BIOS-07/A
Scientific Experts
- Mathematics, Physics/ Sciences, lnformation and Communication, Engineering, Universe and Earth Sciences
Stefano Forte, full professor of Theoretical Physics of Fundamental Interactions, Models, Mathematical Methods and Applications – PHYS-02/A
Pierangela Samarati, full professor of Computer Science – INFO-01/A - Life Sciences
Paola Viani, full professor of Biochemistry – BIOS-07/A
Giuseppe Danilo Norata, full professor of Pharmacology – BIOS-11/A - Social Sciences and Humanities
Hykel Hosni, full professor of Logic and Philosophy of Science – PHIL-02/A
Giovanna D’Adda, full professor of Economics – ECON-01/A
Administrative and technical staff
- Angelo Casertano, Director General pro tempore
- Paola Galimberti, Managing Director of Performance, Quality Assurance, Assessment, and Open Science Policy Division
- Tiziana Morocutti, Managing Director of University Library Service Division.