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Federico Bosia is Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) of Politecnico di Torino, teaching Physics I in Aerospace Engineering. His research focuses on bioinspired materials, elastic wave control, fracture mechanics, and metamaterials, with applications in acoustic engineering and sustainable infrastructure. Current research projects include RAVEN (2024-2028) for atmospheric sensors and AMPHYBIA (2023-2025) on advanced metamaterials. He coordinates the COST Action European Network Bioadhesion (2016-2021) and participates in the Unite! University Alliance (2022-2028). His work spans mechanical and acoustical properties of condensed matter (ERC PE3_2), mechanical engineering (PE8_7), and metamaterials engineering (PE11_13). Recent publications highlight innovations in gradient-index phononic crystals, tunable waveguides, and vibration mitigation systems. Scientific awards include Open Badges Learning to Teach (L2T) and Mentoring Polito Project (M2P) , both issued by Politecnico di Torino in 2023. He supervises PhD students Eloi Perez Compte, Fabio Nistri, and Paolo Han Beoletto, and serves as Associate Editor for Frontiers in Materials since 2017. As Scientific Director , he leads projects like SILENCE (2021-2022) for MRI noise cancellation and BOHEME (2020-2023) under H2020. His lab, the Nonlinear Elasticity and Metamaterials Laboratory (DISAT) , explores nonlinear elasticity and soft matter applications.

• Bioinspired materials
• Elastic waves
• Fracture mechanics
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Donato Romano serves as Associate Professor at The BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Italy, where he coordinates the Bio-Robotic Ecosystems Lab and co-founded the spin-off company HUBILIFE srl. His interdisciplinary work bridges robotics, biology, and AI to develop biohybrid systems for biodiversity preservation, sustainable environmental management, and life support in extreme scenarios including space exploration. With over 90 publications and an H-index of 27 (Scopus, March 2025), he has established significant academic leadership through editorial roles across 12+ international journals. Romano's educational foundation includes advanced degrees with honors: an M.Sc. in Agriculture Science and Technologies (2014) and a PhD in BioRobotics (2018), both from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna. His academic journey includes visiting scholar positions at Khalifa University and substantial industry-academia collaboration through HUBILIFE srl, which commercializes bioinspired devices for human daily life improvement. His research program focuses on bioinspired and biomimetic robotics with particular emphasis on animal-robot interaction, biohybrid systems, and natural intelligence. Key projects address critical global challenges: SENSORBEES develops biohybrid environmental surveillance for ecological monitoring; REGOLIFE investigates lunar soil-terrestrial organism interactions for space agriculture; and OCEAN ROBOCTO explores marine ecosystem solutions. This work demonstrates a strategic progression from fundamental behavioral studies toward applied ecological and extraterrestrial systems. Analysis of his recent publications reveals strong trends in AI-driven behavioral analysis, with deep learning increasingly applied to entomological studies and pest management. The research spans agricultural applications (precision monitoring traps, larval detection systems), ecological conservation (biodiversity surveillance), and extreme-environment adaptation (lunar regolith studies). A distinctive feature is the consistent integration of biohybrid approaches where living organisms and robotic systems create synergistic capabilities exceeding either component alone. Romano's scientific recognition includes election as Junior Fellow of the Italian Academy of Engineering and Technology (2025), the Lucani fuori dal Comune award (2024), and multiple best-thesis prizes. His editorial leadership spans high-impact journals including IEEE Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics and Pest Management Science, where he serves as Associate Editor. As principal investigator, Romano coordinates major international projects totaling over €15M in funding: HORIZON-EIC's SENSORBEES (2024-2029), ASI's REGOLIFE (2024-2027), National Geographic's OCEAN ROBOCTO (2024-2026), and PRIN's COSMIC (2023-2025). His teaching portfolio includes PhD courses in Biosystems for Biorobotics and M.Sc. instruction in Bionics Engineering at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna and University of Pisa. The Bio-Robotic Ecosystems Lab under Romano's direction pioneers biohybrid technologies where living organisms and robotic systems create integrated solutions. Current initiatives include SENSORBEES' environmental monitoring swarms, REGOLIFE's moonworm colonization systems, and HUBILIFE's commercial vector-control devices. The lab maintains active collaborations with space agencies, agricultural institutes, and conservation organizations, positioning biohybrid systems as next-generation tools for planetary-scale challenges.

• Bioinspired Robotics
• Biomimetic Robotics
• Animal-Robot Interaction
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Silvia Holler is a Researcher (RTD-A) at the Department of Cellular, Computational, and Integrative Biology (CIBIO) at the University of Trento. She specializes in biochemistry, biotechnology, and synthetic biology with a focus on enzymology, catalysis, and structural biology. Her work spans experimental and computational studies of protocells, droplet-based systems, and self-organizing soft matter. Teaching responsibilities include co-teaching the Biochemistry course at CIBIO, where she collaborates with scholars like Giovanni Piccoli and Martin Michael Hanczyc. The course covers foundational topics in biochemistry, enzymology, and molecular structures with practical skills in chromatography and enzymatic kinetics. Research interests emphasize artificial life systems, droplet engineering, and the physics of biological organization. Key themes include protocell formation, compartmentalized biochemistry, and ethical implications of synthetic biology innovations. Recent work explores self-organized patterns in soft matter, active matter dynamics, and computational modeling of multi-phase systems. Publications focus on droplet microfluidics, vesicle interactions, and agglomeration phenomena across scales. Collaborative efforts include editorial roles for artificial life conference proceedings and interdisciplinary projects combining biophysics with materials science. No scientific awards were explicitly mentioned in the provided materials. Her research lab activities are embedded within CIBIO's facilities, focusing on experimental setups for droplet-based synthetic biology and computational simulations of complex systems.

• Biochemistry
• Biotechnology
• Enzymology
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Mario Selvaggio is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, University of Naples Federico II. He actively contributes to robotics research through his involvement with PRISMA Lab and ICAROS , while co-founding spinoff companies BeyondShape and Herobots . His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (2020) under Prof. Bruno Siciliano, with previous degrees in Mechanical Engineering (2013, 2015). Ph.D. in Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (2020) Bachelor's and Master's in Mechanical Engineering (2013, 2015) His research interests focus on shared control/autonomy, robot teleoperation, passivity-based control, soft robotics, and robotic surgery. He has developed innovative solutions including: Shared-control teleoperation for soft growing robots Non-prehensile object transportation frameworks Advanced modeling of cable-suspended dual-arm systems Medical robotics with force-sensor equipped tools Virtual reality-based teleoperation architectures Recent publications (2021-2025) span topics from semi-autonomous aerial manipulation to cyber-physical measurement systems, with emphasis on human-robot interaction and industrial applications. He serves as Associate Editor for several IEEE conferences and journals. Scientific Awards IEEE RAS Technical Committee on Haptics grant ($2500, 2018) Second prize at Bioengineering Congress (2018) Finalist for 'Fabrizio Flacco' Best Paper Award (2020) Prof. Selvaggio teaches the Master's Course in Automation Engineering and Robotics (2024/2025) using Robot Operating System (ROS) curriculum. He actively collaborates with international research groups at IRISA/INRIA Rennes , Rainbow team , and University of California Santa Barbara (mechanical engineering department). His research combines theoretical advancements with practical implementations, demonstrated through extensive validation in simulated environments and real robotic platforms including KUKA LWR IIWA manipulators, dVRK systems, and humanoid platforms.

• Shared control/autonomy
• Robot teleoperation
• Passivity-based control
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David Scaradozzi is a Researcher at the Department of Information Engineering within Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM). His work spans robotics, control systems, and AI applications in both environmental monitoring and education. Based in Ancona, Italy, he contributes to underwater robotics, bioinspired design, and STEM education initiatives. Research Focus: Underwater robotics, dolphin vocalization recognition, AI-integrated control systems Projects: ARROWS (underwater archaeology), ROBOAQUARIA (environmental awareness), NGC systems for biomimetic robots His academic contributions leverage max-plus algebra for task coordination and machine learning for real-time acoustic analysis. Scaradozzi actively develops educational robotics curricula for primary schools, emphasizing gender equality and technological accessibility. Recent publications highlight his dual focus: advancing bioinspired robotic platforms and optimizing AI-driven educational tools . His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical applications in marine monitoring and pedagogy.

• Robotics
• Control Systems
• Underwater Robotics
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Dr. Mario Milazzo is a researcher at the BioRobotics Institute of Sant'Anna School for Advanced Studies , with a current appointment at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (USA). His work bridges robotics, biomaterials, and computational modeling through interdisciplinary projects. He earned a PhD in BioRobotics (2016) from Sant'Anna School for Advanced Studies after completing his Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Pisa (2010). Research Areas: Multiscale modeling, industrial robotics, biomaterials, and bioinspired design using deep learning. Industry Collaborations: Ge Oil&Gas, Brembo, Magneti Marelli, Piaggio. His recent publications highlight trends in industrial robotics (autonomous platforms, path planning, electro-hydraulic systems) and biomedical applications (bone regeneration, protein nanostructures, tympanic scaffolds). Key methodologies include sonification, molecular modeling, and AI-driven material design. Scientific Awards : Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowships (MSCA-IF-GF) with MIT, University of Antwerp, Tufts, and University of Pisa He has co-authored 25+ international journal papers , 9 patents , and 24 conference contributions , while serving as a reviewer for 20+ journals and guest editor for Polymers (MDPI). His leadership roles in industry projects and symposium organization demonstrate his translational research focus.

• Multiscale Modeling
• Mechanics of Acoustics
• Biomaterials
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Carmine Apollaro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biology, Ecology and Earth Sciences at the University of Calabria, specializing in Geochemistry and Volcanology. His research spans environmental geochemistry, hydrogeochemistry, geothermal systems, and the environmental impact of mining and asbestos. Educational Background: PhD in Earth Sciences, University of Calabria (2006) Degree in Geological Sciences with Honors, University of Calabria (2001) His primary research interests include water-rock interactions, characterization of thermal systems, geochemical analysis of rocks, soils, water, and plants, environmental impact of mining sites, geochemical mapping, atmospheric CO 2 consumption in weathering, membrane-based water treatment, geothermal potential, aquifer recharge, seawater intrusion, and the relationship between seismic activity and water chemistry. His work integrates field studies, laboratory analyses, and modeling approaches to address environmental challenges. His recent publications (2024–2025) demonstrate a strong trend in interdisciplinary environmental research, combining geochemistry with environmental engineering, public health, cultural heritage, and climate change. Key themes include pollution monitoring (arsenic, heavy metals, microplastics), sustainable water treatment technologies, urban environmental quality, and the geochemical assessment of natural and anthropogenic systems. He actively supervises research and leads projects, though specific student names are not listed. He serves as editor for five international journals and reviewer for over thirty, reflecting his significant academic engagement. He is involved in numerous national and international collaborations. Research Leadership: Scientific Manager of multiple research projects Manager, Chemio and Chemical-Environmental Laboratory Member, Geochemistry, Environmental Geochemistry and Volcanology Research Group Member, Mineralogy Research Group (asbestos and fibrous minerals)

• Geochemistry
• Volcanology
• Environmental Geochemistry
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Michele Do Nascimento Tomaz is a Research Fellow at the University of Padua, actively engaged in advanced research from April 8, 2024, to October 7, 2025. Her work is supervised by Prof. Fabrizio Mancin, a recognized expert in bioorganic chemistry and nanobiotechnology. Her research interests span interdisciplinary domains at the interface of chemistry and biology, including: Bioorganic Chemistry Nanobiotechnology Molecular Engineering Chemical Biology Supramolecular Chemistry Biointerface Science The research conducted during her fellowship focuses on the design and application of molecular systems for biological and technological innovation, aligning with cutting-edge developments in synthetic biology and nanomedicine. No scientific awards have been mentioned in the available information. Michele Do Nascimento Tomaz is currently advising no students and has not been associated with any grants in the provided text. She is involved in a supervised research program under Prof. Fabrizio Mancin, contributing to a dynamic research team focused on functional molecular systems. The research is conducted within a laboratory environment at the University of Padua, likely integrated into a larger team specializing in bioinspired materials and molecular diagnostics, though specific lab or team names are not provided.

• Bioorganic Chemistry
• Nanobiotechnology
• Molecular Engineering
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Dr. Marcello Calisti is an Assistant Professor of Bioengineering at the BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, specializing in bioinspired underwater robotics. His work focuses on embodied intelligence , creating soft robots that exploit body dynamics for simplified control. He leads European/National projects like SILVER and Blue Resolution while supervising PhD students and teaching bioengineering courses. B.Sc Mechanical Engineering (University of Perugia, 2005) M.Sc BioMedical Engineering (University of Florence, 2008) PhD in BioRobotics (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, 2012) Current research investigates underwater locomotion through compliant legs and deformable bodies, combining mechanical engineering with computer science to create robots for seabed exploration and plastic cleanup. His work extends to bioinspired vision systems and tau-theory-based control algorithms. Recent publications highlight advancements in soft robotics, underwater grippers, and flagellate locomotion systems, with applications in environmental monitoring and marine biology. His work has received recognition at ASME and GECCO conferences. 2012 ASME Student Mechanism and Robot Design Competition Finalist 2014 Gear of Innovation Challenge Winner 2015 GECCO Best Paper Award Nominee 2017 National Geographic Society Early Career Grant 2018 Arbi Dario spa Grant As Principal Investigator, he manages teams across multiple projects while maintaining teaching commitments and editorial roles. His laboratory collaborates with biologists and clinicians for cross-disciplinary applications.

• Soft Robotics
• Underwater Robotics
• Bioinspired Engineering
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Stanislao Grazioso serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Naples Federico II (UNINA), where he leads the BIOIC (Bioinspired soft robotic systems for cognitive production) project. His work focuses on transforming manufacturing through soft robotic technologies, with expertise spanning design, modeling, and control of compliant robotic systems for industrial and biomedical applications. Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Naples Federico II Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, University of Naples Federico II Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering, University of Naples Federico II (2018), specializing in soft robotics Research Focus: Dr. Grazioso investigates the entire soft robot development lifecycle, emphasizing innovative design concepts for variable-stiffness actuators, advanced modeling using Cosserat rod theory and finite element methods, and human-robot interaction for safe collaboration. His research platforms include soft grippers for agrifood automation, continuum manipulators for confined spaces, and exoskeletons for industrial assistance. Key applications target nuclear remote handling (DTT fusion reactor), biomechanical analysis, and cognitive manufacturing systems. Publication Trends (2022-2024): Recent work demonstrates accelerating innovation in soft growing robots for remote sensing, bioinspired grippers with embedded adhesion mechanisms, and wearable biomechanics for athlete monitoring. His publications bridge theoretical modeling (e.g., screw theory for continuum robots) with industrial implementation, particularly in fusion reactor maintenance and agrifood automation, reflecting strong technology transfer orientation. Project Leadership: As BIOIC project lead, he drives integration of biological principles into manufacturing robotics. His involvement in DTT remote handling and NEFERTARI projects highlights expertise in nuclear robotics, while collaborations with clinicians demonstrate commitment to medical applications like soft exoskeletons for rehabilitation. Current efforts focus on virtual reality integration for ergonomic workplace assessment and EMG-based wearable systems.

• Soft Robotics
• Nonlinear Modeling
• Bio-inspired Design
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Fabian Gerd Meder is an Associate Professor at the BioRobotics Institute of Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy, leading the Lab for Surface Phenomena and Integrated Systems. He holds a National Italian Habilitation (ASN) in Physical Chemistry (CHEM-02/A) since 2022 and received the ERC Consolidator Grant 2024 for his project "EpiC: Epicuticular electrification: spontaneous charging of materials at the world's largest bio-air interface." Education: B.Sc. in Bio- and Nanotechnology (South Westphalia University of Applied Science, 2008), PhD in Materials Science (University of Bremen, 2013) Prior Affiliations: Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA), Centre for BioNano Interactions (University College Dublin), Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light, Italian Institute of Technology (Bioinspired Soft Robotics lab, 2017-2024) His research focuses on surface phenomena, including spontaneous charging, molecular interactions, and energy conversion mechanisms at biological and artificial interfaces. He explores contact electrification for applications in electrocatalysis, sensing, and robotics, particularly through plant-hybrid systems. The 15 most recent publications highlight his work on triboelectric energy harvesting, plant-inspired robotics, surface functionalization, and biohybrid interfaces. Keywords span materials science, soft robotics, physical chemistry, and environmental technology, with sub-fields like triboelectric nanogenerators, surface electrification, and bioinspired design. Scientific awards include the ERC Consolidator Grant 2024 . He actively seeks collaborators for the EpiC project, offering opportunities for master's theses, PhD work, and postdoctoral research.

• Surface Science
• Materials Science
• Bionanotechnology
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Stefano Palagi is an Associate Professor at the BioRobotics Institute of Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies (Pisa, Italy), where he leads the Microscale Robotics Laboratory and serves as vice-coordinator of the PhD in BioRobotics. He earned a PhD in Innovative Technologies (Biorobotics) from Sant'Anna School in 2013. His research focuses on microrobotics , developing bioinspired soft microrobots for minimally invasive medicine. He utilizes stimuli-responsive materials and additive manufacturing to create intelligent microscale systems capable of navigating complex environments like biological fluids and tissues. His recent publications highlight advancements in light-controlled micromotors ultra-deformable magnetic microrobots 3D-printed hierarchical actuators bioinspired artificial muscles cavitation-driven microchambers spanning applications from targeted drug delivery to surgical simulation phantoms. Scientific awards include: ERC Starting Grant 2020 (CELLOIDS project) He has held postdoctoral roles at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems and Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, with expertise in magnetic propulsion, structured light actuation, and peristaltic locomotion mechanisms.

• Microrobotics
• Soft Robotics
• Bioinspired Robotics
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Dr. Antonio Gliozzi is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Torino's Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), serving as contact person for first-year engineering spaces/timetables and coordinator of basic engineering subjects. His research focuses on bioinspired materials, elastic wave propagation, metamaterials, nonlinear acoustics, and nondestructive testing. Scientific Branch: PHYS-03/A - Experimental Physics of Matter and Applications ERC Sectors: PE3_2 - Mechanical/acoustical properties of condensed matter SDG Goals: 9 (Industry, Innovation) and 11 (Sustainable Cities) His publications since 2021 demonstrate expertise in designing bioinspired metamaterials for vibration control, acoustic sensors, and railway infrastructure sustainability. Key subfields include gradient-index phononic crystals, topological waveguiding, and rainbow effect applications. Scientific Honors: National Scientific Qualification II Band (02/B1 Experimental Physics of Matter) by MIUR (2013) Editor of Frontiers in Materials (2018-) As active PhD college member (Physics program 2019-2025), he supervises research on elastic smart meta-devices and Bloch surface wave patterning. His projects include EU-funded RAVEN (2024-2028) and BioMetaRail (2021-2022).

• Bioinspired materials
• Elastic wave propagation
• Metamaterials
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Mauro Tortello is an Associate Professor at Politecnico di Torino's Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT), affiliated with the Energy Center Lab. He specializes in experimental physics of matter with applications in nanomechanics and thermal management. Scientific Branch: PHYS-03/A - Experimental Physics of Matter and Applications ERC Sectors: PE7_5, PE3_2, PE3_11, PE3_10, PE3_3 SDG Focus: Responsible consumption (Goal 12), Climate action (Goal 13) His research integrates atomic force microscopy, scanning thermal techniques, and biomaterials analysis. Recent work focuses on bioinspired metasensors and DNA nanoresonators. Supervised PhD Students: Han Zhang, Yuxuan Liu Contact: mauro.tortello@polito.it

• Atomic force microscopy
• Contact-resonance atomic force microscopy
• Hard biomaterials
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Giacomello Alberto is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on nanotechnology, molecular dynamics simulations, and the physics of interfaces, particularly exploring hydrophobic surfaces, nanopores, and ion channel mechanisms. He investigates phenomena like liquid intrusion/extrusion in confined spaces, memristive nanopores for neuromorphic computing, and the structural dynamics of biomolecules. Key research themes include: Design and analysis of superhydrophobic materials Mechanisms of ion transport through nanopores Computational modeling of protein-ligand interactions Energy harvesting via hydrophobic gating Machine learning approaches for materials characterization Recent work highlights the development of predictive models for nanopore-based devices and elucidating allosteric regulation in biological systems. His contributions bridge molecular-level insights with technological applications in energy, biotechnology, and smart materials.

• Nanotechnology
• Molecular Dynamics
• Materials Science
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