Alessandro is a physicist and astrophysicist, Professor of Experimental Physics at the University of Padua. A former CERN staff member, he conceived and carried out major cosmic-ray and astrophysics experiments with NASA and the Max Planck Institute. He is currently Scientific Attaché at the Permanent Representation of Italy to the International Organisations in Paris. Member of the Galilean Academy and Honorary Member of the Italian Physical Society. He is also the author of popular science books. [Wiki Page]

SPIN honorary member since April 2023. 

Born in Rome, Stefano is a nuclear engineer with extensive experience at EDF. Since 2024, he serves as Technical Authority Director for EDF’s Nuclear and Thermal Production Division (DPNT). His main role is to support the operation of the French nuclear fleet as it evolves, in particular its long-term operation to 60 years and beyond. He began his career at EDF in 1994 in thermal-hydraulics and reactor physics, after a post doc at ANL, in Chicago (USA). He has since held positions of increasing responsibility, on nuclear site and at corporate level, including founding and leading EDF’s Design Authority in 2017.

SPIN honorary member since March 2025. 

Emmanuelle is a nuclear physicist and lecturer-researcher with a long career devoted to education and knowledge transmission in the nuclear field. Since 1999 she has been Associate Professor in nuclear science and technology at the CNAM (Conservatoire National des Arts et Métiers), where she is now in charge of all nuclear engineering courses. Committed to gender diversity in the sector, she was President of WiN (Women in Nuclear) France in 2023-2025. Her contributions to science, education and the advancement of women earned her the distinction of Knight of the National Order of Merit in 2025. She is also a consultant on nuclear topics for BFMTV.

SPIN honorary member since April 2026