Alessandra Lai
About Alessandra Lai
Alessandra Lai is an R&D professional specializing in Test & Validation at Comet Group in Aachen, Germany, where she has worked since 2020. She holds a Master's degree in Nuclear and Particle Physics from Università degli Studi di Torino and has extensive experience in research roles at various institutions, including Forschungszentrum Jülich and GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research.
Work at Comet Group
Alessandra Lai has been employed at Comet Group since 2020, serving in the role of R&D for Test & Validation. Based in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, she has contributed to the company's research and development efforts for four years. Her work focuses on testing and validating technologies, aligning with her expertise in electronics and new technologies.
Education and Expertise
Alessandra Lai holds a Master's degree in Nuclear and Particle Physics from Università degli Studi di Torino, which she completed from 2012 to 2015. She also earned a Bachelor's degree in Physics from Università degli Studi di Cagliari, studying from 2007 to 2012. Additionally, she obtained a PhD (Dr. Rer. Nat.) in Physics from Ruhr University Bochum, completing her studies from 2015 to 2018. Her academic background supports her strong interest in electronics, particularly in working with PCBs and FPGAs.
Background in Research
Before joining Comet Group, Alessandra Lai worked at Forschungszentrum Jülich. She was a Research Associate for the PANDA group from 2015 to 2019 and later for the System Integration and Verification Team from 2019 to 2020. Her experience at GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research includes roles as a Summer student in the Experiment Electronics/ASIC department in 2013 and as a Student assistant for the HADES group from 2014 to 2015.
Professional Experience
Alessandra Lai has diverse professional experience in research and development. She worked for four years at Forschungszentrum Jülich, contributing to significant projects in particle physics. Her earlier roles at GSI Helmholtz Centre for Heavy Ion Research provided her with foundational experience in electronics and experimental setups. These positions have equipped her with practical skills applicable to her current role at Comet Group.
Personal Interests
In her free time, Alessandra Lai enjoys baking and training at the gym. These activities reflect her balanced approach to life, combining her professional interests in technology with personal pursuits that promote well-being.