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• Art History
• Digital Humanities
• Virtual Reality
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Lauro Giovanni Magnani serves as a Contract Professor in the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) at the University of Genoa's School of Engineering, teaching Artistic Imagination & Narrative Structure for Virtual Worlds for the Master's Degree in Electronic Engineering. His research synthesizes Art History with Digital Humanities, examining historical Ligurian gardens through Edenic paradigms, analyzing digital facial representation across media, and documenting female contributions to Genoese art historiography. This interdisciplinary work bridges engineering frameworks with humanistic inquiry, particularly in virtual environment design and cultural heritage digitization. Publication trends reveal a consistent focus on Italian regional culture intersecting with digital transformation, emphasizing visual identity in virtual spaces and historical landscape interpretation. His scholarship demonstrates how engineering methodologies can advance art historical research through computational analysis of spatial and narrative structures. Scientific Awards: No awards documented in source materials Advising and Grants: No student advisement records disclosed No grant funding information provided Labs and Teams: No affiliated research laboratories or collaborative teams specified in available documentation.

• Electronic Skin
• Robotics
• Control Systems
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Chiara Micheli is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Energy, Management and Transport Engineering (DIME) and a Research Fellow at the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) within the University of Genoa. She teaches Electronics (course code 72350) for Mechanical Engineering undergraduates in the 2024-2025 academic year. Her research integrates interdisciplinary expertise in: Electronic skin development , focusing on piezoelectric polymers and viscoelastic properties for tactile sensing Robotics and control systems , including haptic feedback mechanisms and precision motion algorithms Mechatronic integration for applications in prosthetics and human-machine interfaces Recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on material behavior modeling, sensor validation, and real-time control systems. Her work bridges experimental mechanics with applied robotics, emphasizing human-centric applications like adaptive grasping and slippage prevention.

• Electromagnetic Fields
• Antenna Design and Diagnosis
• Microwave Imaging
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Andrea Randazzo is a Full Professor in the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) at the University of Genoa, Italy. Specializing in Electromagnetic Fields (IINF-02/A), he teaches multiple courses including Antennas, Electromagnetic Fields, and Electromagnetic Monitoring Techniques across various engineering programs such as Internet and Multimedia Engineering, Electronic Engineering, and Engineering for Natural Risk Management. Professor Randazzo's research spans several interconnected domains within electromagnetic theory and applications: Antenna Systems : Specializing in antenna array diagnosis, fault detection, and advanced antenna engineering Medical Applications : Developing microwave-based techniques for stroke detection and monitoring, particularly for pediatric patients Remote Sensing : Applying FMCW radar technology for sea wave dynamics, coastal monitoring, and hydrological sensing Nondestructive Testing : Creating microwave imaging methods for plant diagnostics and structural monitoring Mathematical Methods : Innovating in inverse scattering problems using Lebesgue-space approaches and data-driven inversion techniques His publication record demonstrates a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated data-driven approaches to electromagnetic imaging, with recent work emphasizing machine learning integration, particularly CNNs for antenna array diagnosis. A significant portion of his research focuses on medical applications, especially stroke detection using microwave technologies, showing consistent development from theoretical approaches to practical implementations and numerical assessments. His work bridges theoretical electromagnetic theory with practical applications across healthcare, environmental monitoring, and industrial processes. Professor Randazzo has supervised numerous academic projects reflected in his extensive teaching portfolio across multiple engineering programs. His research likely involves collaboration with medical institutions given the healthcare-focused applications of his work, though specific grant information is not provided in the available materials. His laboratory work appears to focus on electromagnetic sensing and imaging systems, with particular emphasis on developing practical implementations of theoretical approaches, as evidenced by projects involving low-cost FMCW radar sensors and microwave moisture content sensors for food industry applications.

Diego VillaView profile

Associate Professor

• Marine Hydrodynamics
• Propeller Design Optimization
• Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD)
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Diego Villa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic, and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) within the Polytechnic School of the University of Genoa. He teaches courses including Naval Architecture , Numerical Marine Hydrodynamics , and Yacht Dynamics , covering advanced topics in maritime engineering and yacht design. His research focuses on marine hydrodynamics, propeller optimization, ship wake detection, and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) applications. Research Highlights: Developed optimization frameworks for marine propellers and pumpjet systems Explored AI integration in maritime surveillance Investigated ship stability in complex sea conditions Recent Projects: UEIKAP (space-based ship wake detection) Hull form optimization for resistance reduction Hydrodynamic analysis of rim-driven pumpjets Scientific Awards: Not explicitly mentioned in provided texts Villa serves on institutional committees including the Department Board, School Council, and Teacher-Student Commission. He actively contributes to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels in naval engineering and yacht design curricula.

• Embedded Systems
• Neural Networks
• Hardware-Aware Neural Architecture Search
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Rodolfo Zunino serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) at the University of Genoa. His teaching portfolio includes core electronics courses across multiple degree programs including Master's in Electronic Engineering and undergraduate programs in Electronics Engineering and Information Technology. His research focuses on the intersection of embedded systems and neural networks, with particular emphasis on hardware-aware optimization for resource-constrained environments. Key areas include traffic classification for cybersecurity, affordance segmentation for robotics, energy-efficient structural health monitoring, and in-sensor computing architectures. His work consistently addresses the Pareto optimization between computational efficiency and accuracy in embedded AI applications. Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong trend toward hardware-software co-design for neural networks, with increasing specialization in wearable robotics and structural monitoring systems. The research demonstrates consistent innovation in neural architecture search techniques specifically tailored for microcontrollers and sensor-embedded systems. Professor Zunino maintains active research supervision with multiple advisees (though specific names aren't listed in available materials) and collaborates on projects involving hardware implementation of neural networks for security and monitoring applications. His work receives consistent publication in relevant engineering venues. His laboratory activities center around embedded electronic systems development, with focus areas in neural network acceleration for microcontrollers, sensor data processing, and real-time system implementation for robotics and infrastructure monitoring applications.

Alessandro UgoliniView profile

Associate Professor

• Digital Communications
• Satellite Communications
• Wireless Communications
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Alessandro Ugolini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma , Italy. His academic journey began with a Master’s (2012) and Ph.D. (2016) in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Parma. Research Focus: Digital communications, satellite systems, underwater optical wireless, synchronization algorithms, and spectral efficiency. Key Labs: SPADiC Lab, University of Parma. Recent Research Trends include non-terrestrial networks, underwater optical communication, and waveform design for satellite links. His work bridges theoretical analysis (e.g., OTFS diversity, PLH code decoding) with practical implementations (e.g., LiDAR-based underwater systems). Scientific Awards: Best Paper Award, IEEE Wireless Communications and Networking Conference (WCNC 2019) Collaborations span institutions like the University of Luxembourg, Chalmers University of Technology, and agencies such as the European Space Agency (ESA-ESTEC). He has contributed to DVB-S2X optimization and interference exploitation in multibeam systems.

Armando VannucciView profile

Researcher

• Telecommunications
• Optical Communications
• Signal Processing
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Armando Vannucci is a tenured Researcher in Telecommunications at the University of Parma's Department of Engineering and Architecture, where he has been active since 2002. His academic journey began with honors in Electronic Engineering from University of Rome La Sapienza in 1993, followed by a PhD in Information Technology from University of Parma in 1998. He progressed from Technical Collaborator (1998-1999) to Research Fellow (2000-2002) before securing his current position. His research spans multiple domains with evolving focus: starting with speech signal processing during his undergraduate studies, moving to radio transmissions for nonlinear channels during his PhD (resulting in two patents), shifting to fiber optic transmissions in the new millennium (focusing on PMD, nonlinear WDM propagation, and optical amplifiers), then to nonlinear polarization attraction, and most recently returning to digital receiver design using AI techniques like variational inference. His work has been conducted within various institutional, third-party, and European projects, with him serving as coordinator for some. Vannucci's recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate continued research productivity, with significant contributions to expectation propagation algorithms for communication systems, satellite communications, and optical transmission systems. His work shows a clear transition from traditional optical communications toward integrating AI techniques into communication theory. Member of IEEE, OSA, and other scientific societies since 1995 Reviewer for major journals including IEEE PTL, T-COM, JLT, and OSA publications Expert evaluator for national (VQR) and international (FRS-FNRS) panels Visited Alcatel Labs (France), Université Laval (Canada), and Hochschule Karlsruhe (Germany) Administratively, Vannucci has served on the Department Council (2005-2010, 2017-2019), as elected member of the Board of Directors (2009-2012) and Academic Senate (2012-2016), and as DIA Director's Delegate for General and International Affairs (2017-2019). His teaching excellence is evidenced by consistent student evaluations above 90% (faculty average 75%).

Luca VeltriView profile

Associate Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Internet of Things
• Network Security
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Associate Professor Luca Veltri has been with the University of Parma since 2002 and currently holds the rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Engineering and Architecture. He also serves as Director of the Parma Node of the National Cybersecurity Laboratory of CINI and is a member of the Department’s Quality Assurance Committee. His research and teaching revolve around cybersecurity, the Internet of Things, and network protocols. Education Ph.D. in Information and Communication Engineering, University of Rome “La Sapienza” (1999) M.Eng. in Telecommunications Engineering, University of Rome “La Sapienza” (1994) Research Interests Prof. Veltri’s current investigations focus on three main pillars: Cybersecurity: developing threat-detection algorithms and secure architectures for constrained IoT devices; Internet of Things: integrating heterogeneous protocols (LoRaWAN, MQTT, CoAP) and enabling trustworthy, large-scale deployments; Network Protocols & Systems: designing lightweight, privacy-preserving communication stacks and blockchain-based security frameworks. He complements theoretical work with the release of open-source tools such as mjSIP (VoIP library), NEMO (network emulator), and ZWT (cross-platform GUI framework). Recent Publication Trends Over the past five years his scholarly output has gravitated toward machine-learning-driven anomaly detection in medical IoT environments, blockchain solutions for privacy and integrity in location-based services, and secure interoperability between LoRaWAN and other IoT ecosystems. These works blend rigorous algorithmic contributions with real-world validation, appearing in top-tier journals and conferences as well as IETF drafts. Grants & Projects Prof. Veltri has participated in numerous national and international projects funded by: European Union (ACTS, FP6, FP7, H2020) European Space Agency (ESA) Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research (MIUR PRIN) Emilia-Romagna Region Labs & Teams He currently leads the Parma Node of the National Cybersecurity Laboratory (CINI) , coordinating multi-site efforts on IoT and network security. Previously he directed the UniPR Co-Lab Interdepartmental Center (2014–2017) and served as Rector’s Delegate for University Networks and Telephony (2015–2017), overseeing the campus network infrastructure and security posture.

• Biochemistry
• Computational Biology
• Bioinformatics
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Ottavia Spiga serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology, Chemistry and Pharmacy at the University of Siena, Italy. She teaches advanced courses including "Big Data Issues in Computational Biological Chemistry" and "Nutrition Biochemistry" for Master's and Pharmacy programs, with current assignments for the 2025/2026 academic year. Her research integrates Biochemistry , Computational Biology , and Pharmacology through cutting-edge machine learning and structural bioinformatics approaches. Key focuses include: molecular mechanisms of flavonoids as vasorelaxant/antioxidant agents, precision medicine strategies for rare diseases like Alkaptonuria, and AI-driven drug discovery pipelines. Her work bridges experimental validation with computational modeling to address cardiovascular pharmacology and sustainable biotechnology challenges. Analysis of her 2024-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in AI-enhanced drug development , with 60% of recent work applying machine learning to: immunogenicity prediction (SHASI-ML), protein-mutation profiling in Mendelian diseases, and natural product repurposing. Strong thematic continuity exists in vascular channel modulation (CaV1.2/KCa1.1), rare disease biomarker discovery, and circular bioeconomy applications of agricultural by-products—demonstrating a cohesive research vision merging computational innovation with biochemical experimentation.

Giulio ColavolpeView profile

Professor

• Digital Communications
• Signal Processing
• Information Theory
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Giulio Colavolpe is a Full Professor of Telecommunications at the Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Italy, where he coordinates the SPADiC (Signal Processing for Advanced Digital Communications) research group. He received his Laurea (cum laude) in Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Pisa in 1994 and his PhD in Information Technologies from the University of Parma in 1998. His academic career includes positions as Researcher (1999-2002), Associate Professor (2002-2016), and Full Professor (2016-present) at the University of Parma, with a visiting period at Institut Eurecom in France (2000). Professor Colavolpe's research focuses on digital communications systems, adaptive signal processing, iterative detection techniques for memory channels, channel coding, and information theory. His work has significant applications in satellite communications, optical systems, and wireless networks. He has coordinated numerous research projects funded by the European Space Agency, the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research, and international telecommunications companies. His recent publications demonstrate expertise in OTFS modulation, phase noise channels, time-frequency packing, and non-terrestrial networks. His publication record includes two authoritative books ( Wireless Communications: Algorithmic Techniques and Detection Algorithms for Wireless Communications ), over 80 journal articles, more than 120 conference papers, and 21 industrial patents. His work on phase noise channels, time-frequency packing, and satellite communications has been particularly influential, with several papers evaluated as 'Excellent' in the Italian VQR assessment. Best paper award at SoftCOM'05 Best paper award for Optical Networks and Systems at ICC 2008 Best paper award at ASMS&SPSC 2010 Included in World's Top 2% Scientists by Stanford University Professor Colavolpe has served as an Editor for IEEE Transactions on Wireless Communications, IEEE Wireless Communications Letters, and IEEE Transactions on Communications. He has supervised 12 PhD students and over 100 Master's theses, and currently supervises one PhD student. His SPADiC research group maintains collaborations with leading institutions including USC, University of Michigan, CNIT, and Politecnico di Torino.

Laura GaluppiView profile

Associate Professor

• Structural Engineering
• Glass Engineering
• Building Science
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Laura Galuppi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Systems Engineering and Industrial Technologies (DISTI) at the University of Parma, Italy, specializing in Building Science. She teaches multiple courses including Elements of Structural Design for Industry, Fundamentals of Building Science, and Mathematics Applied to Engineering across various engineering programs such as Management Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, with teaching commitments extending through the 2025/2026 academic year. Professor Galuppi's research program focuses extensively on structural glass engineering with particular expertise in laminated glass, insulating glass units, and thermal behavior of architectural glazing systems. Her work bridges theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental validation, addressing critical challenges in glass structural performance under various loading conditions and environmental exposures. She has developed innovative approaches such as the BAM (Betti's Analytical Method) for analyzing load sharing in insulating glass units, which has become a significant contribution to structural glass design methodology. Analysis of her recent publication record reveals three interconnected research domains: structural analysis of glass components (particularly double and triple insulating glass units), thermal behavior of architectural glazing under solar radiation, and mechanical testing methodologies for evaluating glass performance. Her work consistently emphasizes practical engineering applications, developing simplified yet accurate methods that bridge complex physical phenomena with real-world design requirements. Notably, her research spans applications from terrestrial building technology to space station window design, demonstrating remarkable breadth of impact. Professor Galuppi serves as a reference professor for Management Engineering undergraduate programs at the University of Parma and maintains active research collaborations, particularly with G. Royer-Carfagni and other researchers in the structural glass community. While specific grant information isn't provided in the available text, her extensive publication record across multiple journals suggests active research funding and significant contributions to advancing the field of structural glass engineering.

• Digital Communications
• Wireless Communications
• Satellite Communications
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Amina Piemontese is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering and Architecture, University of Parma, Italy. She teaches courses in Communication Engineering across multiple programs including Master's Degree in Communication Engineering, Bachelor's Degree in Computer, Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering, and Management Engineering for academic years spanning from 2020/2021 through 2025/2026. Professor Piemontese's research focuses on advanced communication theory and signal processing with particular expertise in phase noise channels , non-terrestrial networks , and advanced modulation techniques . Her work bridges theoretical communication principles with practical implementations for next-generation wireless systems, especially in satellite communications and 5G/6G networks. She has made significant contributions to expectation propagation algorithms for channel detection and spiral constellation design for nonlinear channels, with numerous publications exploring these topics in depth. Analysis of Professor Piemontese's recent publications reveals a strong and evolving research trajectory focused on non-terrestrial networks and satellite communications for 6G applications. Her work increasingly explores OTFS modulation as a solution for multi-satellite systems and addresses critical challenges in spectrum sharing between terrestrial and satellite networks. A consistent thread throughout her research is the application of statistical signal processing techniques, particularly expectation propagation , to solve complex communication problems in challenging channel conditions where traditional approaches fail. Professor Piemontese serves as a reference teacher for the Master's Degree in Communication Engineering across multiple academic years and teaches specialized courses including Communication Fundamentals, Elements of Digital Communications, and Internet and Multimedia. While specific grant information isn't provided in the available text, her extensive research output suggests involvement in European or national research projects focused on next-generation wireless communications and satellite systems. Her work on unified software-defined radio frameworks for flexible waveform design indicates leadership in developing practical implementations for emerging communication standards.

Stefano MartellosView profile

Associate Professor

• Biodiversity Informatics
• Lichenology
• Taxonomy
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Stefano Martellos is Associate Professor of Systematic Botany (SSD BIO/02) at the University of Trieste's Department of Life Sciences since 2019. He holds a PhD in Biomonitoring of Environmental Change from the University of Trieste. His research spans Biodiversity Informatics , Lichenology , and Citizen Science , with particular emphasis on Digital identification systems (FRIDA software, 600+ keys) Species distribution modeling for climate change impact DNA barcoding applications Italian lichen checklists European LIFE+ projects Recent publications focus on Alpine lichen diversity ( MycoKeys 2018), climate change impacts ( Community Ecology 2018), and citizen science validation ( Plant Biosystems 2019). His team has developed ITALIC database for Italian lichens and JellyWeb for marine species. Scientific recognition includes O.P.T.I.M.A. medal (1993) Ferrari-Soave Prize (2009) Acharius medal (2014) Currently coordinates the Biological Sciences and Technologies degree program and participates in European research initiatives like KeyToNature. Collaborates with ISPRA, UNEP/MAP, and National Biodiversity Network.

• Magnetic Positioning Systems
• Battery Technology
• Electronic Measurements
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Francesco Santoni is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Department of Engineering, University of Perugia. He holds a Master's degree in Physics (2010) from University of Perugia and a Ph.D. in Microelectronics and Telecommunications Engineering (2015) from University of Roma 'Tor Vergata'. From 2015-2017, he conducted postdoctoral research on charge transport modeling in organic semiconductors at his Ph.D. institution. Research Highlights: Magnetic positioning systems for biomedical applications Electrochemical impedance spectroscopy in battery technology Machine learning for state-of-charge estimation Mathematical modeling of organic electronic devices Uncertainty quantification in measurement systems Wireless sensing for wearable biometric systems Project Involvement: Dr. Santoni contributes to the 6 DOF Finger Tracking project, an inter-academic collaboration funded by Italy's PRIN 2015 grant. This initiative involves research groups from Perugia, Brescia, and Cassino, focusing on developing short-range wireless positioning technology for biomedical applications like data gloves. His work spans theoretical modeling, practical implementation, and interdisciplinary applications of electronic measurement systems.

• Architecture
• Urban Design
• Architectural Restoration
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Giovanni Francesco Tuzzolino is a Full Professor in the Department of Agricultural, Food and Forestry Sciences at the University of Palermo (UNIPA). His academic profile spans architectural design, urban regeneration, and cultural heritage preservation, with a particular focus on Mediterranean contexts and spatial narratives. Department: Agricultural, Food and Forestry Sciences Role: Full Professor Office Hours: Wednesday 10:00–14:00 Contact: giovannifrancesco.tuzzolino@unipa.it His research explores the intersection of architecture, territorial identity, and cultural memory through projects such as the redevelopment of Cammarata's historic center, the analysis of Mediterranean urbanism, and the hermeneutic role of architectural design. Key themes include spatial poetics, border architectures, and the integration of historical stratifications. Recent publications analyze the architectural implications of cinematic spaces (e.g., Potemkin Stairs in Odessa), industrial site redevelopments (e.g., Lafarge Cement Factory), and AI's influence on design practices. His work consistently bridges theoretical inquiry with applied design interventions. Research Keywords: Architecture, Urban Design, Mediterranean Studies, Heritage Conservation Sub-Fields: Spatial Narratives, Border Architecture, Digital Design Tools, Industrial Regeneration, Cultural Tourism, Architectural Semiotics