Andrea Simoni
He graduated in Electronic Engineering from Milan Polytechnic in 1987 and joined Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) in 1988. He has carried out research in the field of devices for high-resolution 3D measurement systems and integrated CMOS digital cameras, publishing more than 100 scientific papers in leading journals and proceedings of international conferences.
In 2008-2009 he served as director of the Foundation’s Materials and Microsystems Center, coordinating the activities of 140 researchers. In February 2009, he was
appointed Secretary General of Fondazione Bruno Kessler and was then reappointed to the role in 2013, in 2017 and again in 2021 and 2023. The Secretary General sees to the unified vision of the President’s and the Board’s directives, coordinating both Fondazione Bruno Kessler’s twelve research centers and the Administration and Research Support Services Division.
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May 27, 2026Fondazione Bruno Kessler relaunches AI: Two new centers of excellence to be established in 2027FBK is strengthening its international role in AI and the digital industry with the launch of two new Centers of Excellence. As of May 26, the call for applications for the Director of the Center for Machine Intelligence is open. -
December 18, 2025Excellence in Italy’s Northeast : when research and companies build new value chainsThe meeting organized by the Professional Association of Accountants of Trento and Rovereto highlighted that productivity and growth stem from research, innovation, and new local supply chains. With more than 30% of projects combining local companies and international partners, FBK remains a key player in the development of the Trentino system. -
May 23, 2024Digital infrastructure for citizens and businessesThe Autonomous Province of Trento as a cutting-edge laboratory in Europe for digital public infrastructure -
June 9, 2023The Future of Digital IdentityOn Tuesday, May 23, 2023, Andrea Simoni participated in the event "Verso l'identità digitale europea" (Towards the European Digital Identity), promoted by Associazione cittadinanza digitale in coordination with the Chamber of Deputies, addressing the topic of the "Digital Wallet." -
November 15, 2021New portal and new TREC + App: a revolution in accessing digital Provincial Health ServicesThe new platform TreC+, developed thanks to the contribution of doctors and citizens, is available free of charge to all members of the provincial health system as of today. It will be the single point of access to the digital services of the Trento Province healthcare system. -
January 16, 2019Mission Report. FBK’s results and their impact on societyThe mission of Fondazione Bruno Kessler is to build a concrete and effective relationship between research of excellence and the demand for innovation that comes from the most diverse sectors of society. The final balance depicts the results achieved and offers all stakeholders an opportunity for discussion based on data -
October 8, 201810 million euros for the “Innovare in Rete” programmeStartup and Innovation: Banca Etica selects the best projects that will be supported with high-quality loans and consultancy -
June 30, 2017PROM FACILITY, OPEN HOUSE FOR THE MOST ADVANCED RAPID PROTOTYPING LABORATORY IN ITALYOver 200 companies and researchers on Friday, June 30 at Polo Meccatronica, the Mechatronics Hub, to exchange views on the challenges of Industria 4.0 and learn about the Trentino model that combines training, innovation and enterprises.