Claudio Sterle

Claudio Sterle is an Associate Professor in Operations Research at the University of Naples Federico II, affiliated with the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology (DIETI-UNINA). He also maintains an affiliation with the IASI-CNR Institute for Systems Analysis and Computer Science. His work focuses on optimization methodologies applied to logistics, transportation systems, healthcare management, and manufacturing processes.

Research interests include:

• Combinatorial optimization and integer programming
• Logistics network design involving drones and multi-agent systems
• Healthcare operational efficiency (e.g., operating room scheduling)
• Transportation systems optimization (modal shift incentives, freight distribution)
• Algorithm development for cutting problems and facility location

Recent work emphasizes practical applications like optimizing emergency room operations in Naples hospitals and developing drone-truck collaboration logistics models. His contributions to mathematical programming formulations for complex routing and coverage problems have been widely applied in both academic and industrial contexts.

He leads the Optimization and Problem Solving Laboratory, focusing on bridging theoretical optimization research with real-world problem-solving. Teaching efforts include developing problem-based learning strategies for mathematics education through the OPS4Math project.