Welcome Dr Daniele Privitera, Research Scientist

Dr Daniele Privitera recently joined the University of Luxembourg in March 2026 as a Research Scientist (Nursing Sciences) within the Faculty of Science, Technology and Medicine. Discover more about his background and the motivations behind his decision to join our institution.

Could you introduce yourself?

I am a nurse with a clinical background in emergency and critical care. My work sits at the intersection of nursing science, acute care, and patient safety, with a particular interest in vascular access, respiratory support, and evidence-based practice. I have worked for many years in high-acuity clinical settings, and I remain especially interested in how research can improve decision-making and outcomes in real-world care environments.

What inspired you to join the University of Luxembourg?

Before joining the University of Luxembourg, I worked in both clinical and research roles in Italy. Most recently, I served as Head of Clinical Research Nurses at IRCCS Istituto Auxologico Italiano in Milan. Before that, I worked as a critical care registered nurse at IRCCS Multimedica in ICU. From 2014 to 2023, I was an emergency nurse at the Emergency Department of ASST Grande Ospedale Metropolitano Niguarda in Milan, where I gained extensive experience in acute and emergency care. Earlier in my career, I also worked in general medicine and intermediate care units, and I volunteered as a nurse with the mobile clinic of the NGO EMERGENCY.

Alongside my clinical work, I have also been involved in teaching and academic activities. As an adjunct professor, I have taught in critical care nursing at the University of Milan Statale, supported postgraduate students in research development and clinical training. My academic background includes a PhD in Nursing Sciences and Public Health, an MSc in Nursing, and postgraduate training in critical care nursing and vascular access.

What will your role within our faculty be?

I am a Research Scientist in Nursing Science within the Department of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences, where I contribute to the Bachelor in Nursing Sciences – Specialisation: Anaesthesia and Critical Care Nurse programme. More broadly, I hope to contribute to strengthening nursing research and supporting evidence-based education and practice within the faculty.