Academic Work By Edoardo Paluan
University College London – Research on Superconductivity in Graphene
Edoardo Paluan completed an internship with the Department of Physics & Astronomy at University College London and the London Centre for Nanotechnology, where he contributed to research under the guidance of Prof. Chris Pickard (CMMP) and Dr. Chris Howard. Working in partnership with Stanford University and the SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, the project focused on exploring techniques to induce superconductivity in graphene—a single-atom-thick material known for its remarkable electronic properties. The team’s findings were published in Nature Communications, marking a significant advance toward developing superconducting graphene technologies.
King’s College London – MoEDAL Particle Detector Modeling at CERN
During his early programming journey, Edoardo Paluan undertook a project simulating the internal conditions of the MoEDAL particle detector at CERN. This experience was his introduction to coding, where he independently learned the basics of Fortran and C++. With these skills, he developed simulations that mirrored the detector’s internal environment, helping to clarify its behavior under experimental scenarios. This project sparked his ongoing interest in computational physics and software development.
King’s College London – Telescope Restoration Project
As part of his early exploration into programming, Edoardo Paluan worked on a project simulating the conditions inside the MoEDAL particle detector at CERN. This marked his first foray into coding, during which he taught himself the fundamentals of Fortran and C++. Using these languages, he successfully developed simulations that replicated the internal environment of the detector, contributing to a better understanding of its behavior under experimental conditions. This experience laid the foundation for his continued interest in computational physics and software development.
Awards
2015 - The Gordon Rogers Scholarship
Awarded to the top five second-year and top five third-year MSci students, this scholarship recognizes outstanding academic achievement.
2011 - RFK Journalism Prize
The panel discussion launched the 32nd edition of the Premio Ischia Internazionale di Giornalismo, a journalism award organized by Fondazione Valentino. For the past two years, the Robert F. Kennedy Foundation of Europe and Premio Ischia have collaborated on the Robert F. Kennedy Europe High School and University Journalism Award. This award is presented to an Italian high school or journalism student who participates in the “Speak Truth To Power” human rights education program. In 2011, Edoardo Simone Paluan from the Sir James Henderson School in Milan received the award for his article, “The eyes of memory…The dust of shame.”
2014 - King’s Experience Awards
The King’s Experience Awards recognize students for learning beyond the formal curriculum, including volunteering, paid work, and additional skills development such as language study. Recipients are required to combine experiential learning with structured reflection and assessment. These awards aim to broaden and deepen students’ experience, enhance employability, and formally acknowledge achievements outside academic coursework.