Alessia Favale earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Biotechnology from UniBa in 2023, and she is a candidate to a Master’s Degree in Industrial and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at UniBa. In 2024, she attended the International Astronautical Congress in Milan, where she co-authored an innovative preliminary study of the effects of gravitational transitions ascribable to both lunar gravity and vibration exposure on a female cartilage tissue model. Driven by a passion for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, she is dedicated to advancing research aimed at improving and adapting human life in space. Also, she focuses on developing innovative solutions to address terrestrial challenges by investigating astronauts' adaptive responses under extreme conditions. Her approach to scientific research is characterized by determination, perseverance, and a strong sense of dedication, with the ultimate goal of making a meaningful contribution to the biomedical and space exploration fields.
Anita Gira earned a Bachelor's Degree (with honours) in Medical Systems Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Bari in 2024, and she is currently a candidate to a Master’s Degree in the same field, with a specialization in Bioengineering. Her passion for conducting interdisciplinary research in multicultural environments led her to spend a semester at the Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (Spain) in 2023, where she deepened her knowledge of biomaterials by investigating thin-film electrodes for the detection of biomolecules. Since 2020, when she won the International STEM Awards for presenting an innovative prototype of a space suit, her ultimate goal has been to contribute to space exploration by developing impactful solutions to support human life beyond Earth. Since October 2024, she joined the research activities on retinal alterations associated to spaceflight of the Regenerative Devices Laboratory.
Zeynep Beyza Kayadibi earned a Bachelor's Degree in Bioengineering at the Gebze Technical University (Türkiye) in 2024. Currently, she is a candidate to a Master's Degree in Materials Science and Technology at UniBa with a university grant dedicated to high-proficiency international students. Zeynep is passionate about advancing her knowledge in the fields of biomaterials and tissue engineering, and she is enthusiastic about interdisciplinary research on advanced technologies that can improve human health. Since January 2025, Zeynep joined the research activities on retinal detachment repair of the Regenerative Devices Laboratory.
Mariangela Camposeo earned a Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology at the University of Ferrara (Italy) in 2022. Currently, she is a candidate to a Master's Degree in Industrial and Pharmaceutical Biotechnology at UniBa. Mariangela is committed to multidisciplinary studies and eager to apply smart nanotechnologies to biomedical research. Since January 2025, she conducts activities on skeletal muscle protection and regeneration in a joint research effort between the Regenerative Devices Laboratory at UniBa and the Smart Bio-Interfaces research unit at IIT.
Stefano Mele earned a Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry at UniBa in 2022. Currently, he is a candidate to a Master's Degree in Materials Science and Technology at UniBa. Stefano is fascinated by the intersection of biology and materials technology, and is strongly motivated in his research activity by the possibility to develop devices for healthcare of fragile patients. Since November 2025, he conducts activities on skeletal muscle tissue bioprinting by extrusion in a joint research effort among the Regenerative Devices Laboratory, the XMatteR and Prof. Giuseppe Procino's laboratory at UniBa, and the Smart Bio-Interfaces research unit at IIT.
