Associate Professor , Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya , Spain
Dr. Giovanni Vescio is a cutting-edge researcher and Serra Húnter Fellow (2025) at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya, Spain. With nearly 13 years of research experience across academia and industry, his expertise spans inkjet printing, flexible optoelectronics, quantum dots, 2D materials, and perovskites. He earned his Ph.D. in Engineering and Advanced Technologies from Universitat de Barcelona and has since contributed significantly to the development of printed memory devices and nanomaterial-based photonics. His research is well-regarded internationally, with over 350 citations and numerous high-impact publications (e.g., Advanced Materials, Adv. Optical Materials). Dr. Vescio has collaborated with ETH Zurich, KAUST, Saule Institute, and Bosch Siemens, showcasing his strong innovation and interdisciplinary reach. He is also a committed educator, having supervised multiple graduate projects and taught over 400 hours of electronics-related courses.
Professional Profile
Education 🎓
Dr. Giovanni Vescio holds a Ph.D. in Engineering and Advanced Technologies from Universitat de Barcelona (2017), where he developed advanced nanomaterials for inkjet-printed electronic applications. He also obtained a Master’s in Microelectronics (2011) and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics (2008), both from Università della Calabria, Italy. During his Ph.D., he gained international exposure as an academic visitor at the University of Cambridge (2014–2015), where he honed his experimental techniques in nanotechnology and flexible devices. His interdisciplinary education spans microelectronics, materials science, nanotechnology, and device fabrication, making him exceptionally well-prepared to address challenges in the field of printed flexible optoelectronics. His educational journey laid the groundwork for his leadership in developing perovskite-based devices, printed memories, and scalable manufacturing techniques through inkjet technology.
Experience 💼
Dr. Vescio has over a decade of professional experience combining academic research and industrial innovation. His recent appointment (2025) as Serra Húnter Fellow at Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya follows several impactful positions: Postdoctoral researcher and adjunct lecturer at Universitat de Barcelona (2019–2024), postdoctoral intern at Saule Research Institute (Poland), and expert in inkjet printing at Barberán S.A. (Spain). His Ph.D. and postdoc work established his proficiency in synthesizing nanomaterials and fabricating optoelectronic devices via inkjet printing. He has worked closely with companies like Bosch Siemens, Fujifilm, and Avantama, contributing to industrial-scale innovations in flexible electronics. He has delivered 60+ conference contributions, including 4 invited talks, and served as supervisor/co-supervisor to multiple graduate theses. His teaching record exceeds 400 hours, reflecting both academic versatility and dedication to student mentorship.
Research Focus 🔍
Dr. Vescio’s research focuses on printed nanomaterials for optoelectronic and memory devices. His work lies at the intersection of nanotechnology, inkjet printing, and sustainable electronics, aiming to revolutionize how we manufacture and deploy devices like LEDs, solar cells, and memristive memories. His expertise includes the formulation of ink-compatible quantum dots, perovskites, and metal oxides, with successful demonstrations of multipixel flexible LEDs and photodetectors. Collaborating with institutions like ETH Zurich, KAUST, and Saule Institute, he has pioneered techniques for scalable fabrication of high-performance, lead-free optoelectronic devices. He is also exploring the integration of 2D materials and graphene-based nanocomposites into flexible substrates. His research contributes to energy efficiency, material sustainability, and the miniaturization of electronic platforms, aligning with the global push for green, flexible, and wearable technologies.
Awards and Honors 🏆
Dr. Giovanni Vescio has earned prestigious distinctions that reflect his scientific excellence and potential. He is a Serra Húnter Fellow (2025)—a competitive tenure-track appointment in Catalonia’s public universities. He is also accredited as “Profesor Titular” by AQU-Catalunya (2025), demonstrating formal recognition of his teaching and research credentials. He received the National FPU Fellowship (2013) during his Ph.D., a merit-based Spanish government award supporting promising academic researchers. As Principal Investigator, he has secured two competitive research grants: the Emerge H2020 Call (€10,000, 2024) and the Prova de Concepte Grant (€25,000, 2024), supporting novel research in printed flexible optoelectronics. In addition to his publication record in high-impact journals (including Advanced Materials), he is a reviewer for seven leading international journals, such as ACS Nano and Advanced Optical Materials. These honors reflect his innovative capacity, scientific leadership, and growing international impact.
Publication Top Notes
1. Flexible Inkjet Printed High-k HfO₂-based MIM Capacitors
Authors: G. Vescio, J. López-Vidrier, R. Leghrib, A. Cornet, A. Cirera
Year: 2016
Citations: 63
2. 2D PEA₂SnI₄ Inkjet-Printed Halide Perovskite LEDs on Rigid and Flexible Substrates
Authors: G. Vescio, J. Sanchez-Diaz, J.L. Frieiro, R.S. Sánchez, S. Hernández, A. Cirera, I. Mora-Seró, B. Garrido
Year: 2022
Citations: 33
3. Flexible Hybrid Circuit Fully Inkjet-Printed: Surface Mount Devices Assembled by Silver Nanoparticles-Based Inkjet Ink
Authors: J. Arrese, G. Vescio, E. Xuriguera, B. Medina-Rodriguez, A. Cornet, A. Cirera
Year: 2017
Citations: 47
4. Inkjet Printed HfO₂-based ReRAMs: First Demonstration and Performance Characterization
Authors: G. Vescio, A. Crespo-Yepes, D. Alonso, S. Claramunt, M. Porti, R. Rodriguez, A. Cornet, A. Cirera
Year: 2017
Citations: 35
5. High Quality Inkjet Printed‐Emissive Nanocrystalline Perovskite CsPbBr₃ Layers for Color Conversion Layer and LEDs Applications
Authors: G. Vescio, J.L. Frieiro, A.F. Gualdrón‐Reyes, S. Hernández, I. Mora‐Seró, B. Garrido, A. Cirera
Year: 2022
Citations: 32
6. New Procedures for Building-Up the Active Layer of Gas Sensors on Flexible Polymers
Authors: M. Gardon, O. Monereo, S. Dosta, G. Vescio, A. Cirera, J.M. Guilemany
Year: 2013
Citations: 28
7. Low-Power, High-Performance, Non-Volatile Inkjet-Printed HfO₂-Based Resistive Random Access Memory: From Device to Nanoscale Characterization
Authors: G. Vescio, G. Martin, A. Crespo-Yepes, S. Claramunt, D. Alonso, M. Porti, R. Rodriguez, A. Cornet, A. Cirera
Year: 2019
Citations: 16
8. Large-Area, Flexible, Lead-Free Sn-Perovskite Solar Modules
Authors: W. Żuraw, F.A. Vinocour Pacheco, J. Sánchez-Diaz, Ł. Przypis, M.A. Mejia Escobar, S. Almosni, G. Vescio, J.P. Martínez-Pastor, B. Garrido, R. Kudrawiec, I. Mora-Seró, S. Öz
Year: 2023
Citations: 24
9. Inkjet-Printed h-BN Memristors for Hardware Security
Authors: K. Zhu, G. Vescio, S. González-Torres, J. López-Vidrier, J.L. Frieiro, S. Pazos, X. Jing, X. Gao, S. Wang, J. Ascorbe-Muruzábal, J.A. Ruiz-Fuentes, A. Cirera, B. Garrido, M. Lanza
Year: 2023
Citations: 21
10. Inkjet‐Printed p‐NiO/n‐ZnO Heterojunction Diodes for Photodetection Applications
Authors: S. González, G. Vescio, J.L. Frieiro, A. Hauser, F. Linardi, J. López‐Vidrier, A. Cirera, B. Garrido
Year: 2023
Citations: 16
Conclusion
Dr. Giovanni Vescio demonstrates a strong and evolving trajectory in innovative materials science and printed electronics, which directly supports his suitability for an “Excellence in Research” award. With over 13 years of experience, he has made notable original contributions to the fields of inkjet printing, flexible optoelectronics, quantum dots, and perovskite-based devices. His work addresses real-world challenges in sustainability and flexible technologies, marking him as a thought leader in next-generation photonic and memory devices. Dr. Giovanni Vescio is highly suitable for the “Excellence in Research” award. His originality, multidisciplinary collaborations, and real-world applications of printed nanomaterials reflect the hallmarks of research excellence. His ability to integrate academic research with industrial innovation, mentorship, and teaching further strengthens his candidacy. He meets and exceeds the criteria typically associated with this prestigious recognition.