2002-2004: Satellite and HAP Integrated Communications (SHINES) research project (funded by Italian Ministry of University and Scientific Research in the framework of the Projects of Relevant National Interest, PRIN Workprogramme)

2002-2004: Augmented Perception and Environmental Personalization (PER2) research project (funded by Italian Ministry of University and Scientific Research in the framework of the Projects of Relevant National Interest, PRIN Workprogramme)

2003-2006: Virtual Immersive Communications (VICOM) research project (funded by Italian Ministry on University and Scientific Research in the framework of the Basic Research Investment Funding, FIRB Workprogramme)

2004: W-band Verification and Evaluation (WAVE) research project (early feasibility phase A, funded by Italian Space Agency, ASI).

2006-2008: Integrated Communications and Navigation (ICONA) research project (funded by Italian Ministry of University and Scientific Research in the framework of the Projects of Relevant National Interest, PRIN Workprogramme)

2007-2008: W-band Verification and Evaluation (WAVE) project continuation (feasibility phase B, funded by Italian Space Agency, ASI)

2008-2010: Satellite-Assisted LocalIzation and Communication systems for Emergency services (SALICE) (funded by Italian Ministry of University and Scientific Research in the framework of the Projects of Relevant National Interest, PRIN Workprogramme)