For Cinzia DaVià, *collaboration* isn’t just a buzzword. It’s the approach she applies to all her professional endeavors. From her contributions to the development of a silicon sensor used in CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) particle accelerator experiments to her current research on portable energy generation solutions, there’s a common thread. ### Cinzia DaVià **Employers ** ****University of Manchester, England; Stony Brook University, in New York **Job titles ** ****Professor of physics; research professor **Member grade ** ****Senior member **Alma maters ** ****University of Bologna, Italy; University of Glasgow As a professor of physics at the University of Manchester, in England, and a research professor at Stony Brook University, in New York, she has built strong connections across academic disciplines. Her continued involvement at CERN connects her with a broad array of professionals.…