Simone Paoletti

Simone Paoletti serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Siena, where he joined as a Researcher in 2007 and currently chairs the Teaching Committee for the Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence and Automation Engineering. His international research includes collaborations at Linköping University, Eindhoven University of Technology, and University of Colorado Boulder.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering (Automatic Control & Industrial Automation), University of Rome Tor Vergata, 2000
• PhD in Information Engineering, University of Siena, 2004

Research Focus: Dr. Paoletti specializes in robust control of uncertain systems, identification of hybrid systems, and optimization techniques for smart grid management. His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical sustainable energy applications, highlighted by his 2019 seminar invitation at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL).

Publication Trends: Recent works (2023-2025) demonstrate concentrated research on reinforcement learning and mathematical optimization for renewable energy communities, particularly addressing electric vehicle integration and distributed energy resource management within European-scale frameworks.

Scientific Awards: No awards documented in provided materials.

Teaching & Service: He instructs Discrete-Event Systems (Master's level) and Dynamic Systems (Bachelor's level), with office hours held Thursdays 12:00-13:00 in S.Niccolo' Building Room 229. His research projects focus on renewable energy community management and grid optimization.