Richard Hall-Wilton
Richard Hall- Wilton, Director at Center for Sensors & Devices – FBK.
Experimental high energy physicist with a multidisciplinary scientific profile. Leading next-generation technological projects including funding, planning, strategic direction and execution. Technology development from conceptualisation through development, construction, commissioning, and operation. Experience of building a green field facility. Group formation and management, including training and mentorshop of students and experts.
Multidisciplinary Scientific Profile: Publications across the following disciples:
Fundamental Physics (High energy physics and neutron physics), Advanced detector systems, Neutron instrumentation, Diamond detectors, Beam monitoring and Accelerator Physics, Gaseous Detectors, Thin Film technologies,
Data Acquisition and Detector Readout Electronics, Detector Engineering and Data Analysis Techniques and
Statistical Methods
Spotlight's articles
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July 28, 2026The future of technology runs on light: FBK showcases its research at the Single Photon Workshop 2026What do the security of our banking data, the early diagnosis of diseases, and the development of an ultra-secure internet have in common? There is only one answer: the ability to capture and control individual photons, the smallest particles of light. -
July 23, 2026Bridging physics and philosophyThe Center for Sensors and Devices explores non-dualism as a new interdisciplinary aradigm -
April 15, 2026FBK at the forefront of the 3rd NQSTI congress: strengthening italy’s Quantum Technology NetworkThe opening of the works, during World Quantum Day, illustrated the most important applications also in the medical field, announcing the new quantum lab Q-Sud. Richard Hall Wilton: "FBK is at the forefront of translating opportunities into concrete results". -
February 26, 2026A Daydreamer dayThe annual PhD Day is back, offering the FBK PhD student community a chance to connect, discover one another’s research paths, and draw inspiration from colleagues with different personal and professional backgrounds. Awards were presented for the best posters and to those who distinguished themselves for their scientific output -
October 27, 2025Neutron’s secret faces that are shaping the worldOn October 8, 2025, the meetings of the Journal Club series resumed, promoted by Jacopo Dalmasson, FBK Science Ambassador. The session featured applied physics researcher Stephanie Cancelli, who shared insights from her international experience. -
August 28, 2025Richard Hall-Wilton reappointed as head of the FBK Center for Sensors & DevicesThe director will serve a three-year term