Christina Balagna

Cristina Balagna is an assistant professor of Materials Science and Technology at Politecnico di Torino (Italy). After receiving her PhD in Materials Science and Technology in 2011, her research activity has been focused on antimicrobial materials, in particular on the development of antimicrobial/virucidal nanostructured composite coatings for aerospace, civil, filtration and biomedical applications. Her research field includes developing, characterization and testing of materials (films, coatings, bulks, metallic, glass and ceramic materials). She participated in the research activities of several National and European projects and industrial research contracts, with the most qualified international universities, research centers and companies. She is co-author of 27 peer-reviewed papers and of one international patent, relative to antiviral coating. Cristina Balagna is in charge of the course of Materials Science and Technology at Politecnico di Torino as Regular Professor since March 2021.