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Luca De Cicco serves as an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Bari, teaching core courses including Fundamentals of Automatic Control (Control Systems Analysis) for 2nd-year Computer Science and Automation Engineering undergraduates, Embedded Control for 1st-year Automation Engineering Master's students, and Mobile Robotics within the Robotics curriculum for 2nd-year Master's candidates. His research spans critical domains in systems engineering and networking, with primary focus on: Networked control systems and time-delay system dynamics Hybrid modeling techniques for complex systems Adaptive video streaming algorithms and TCP congestion control mechanisms Real-time congestion management for WebRTC applications CPU overload mitigation strategies Cloud infrastructure resource optimization Deep reinforcement learning implementations in mobile robotics He maintains active research through the C3LAB group, documented at https://c3lab.poliba.it/LDC , where current projects integrate theoretical control frameworks with practical applications in video streaming and robotic systems.

• Control of Network Systems
• Time-Delay Systems
• Hybrid Modelling
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Guido Maione is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Bari. His academic specialization is Systems and Control Engineering (SSD IINF-04/A). His research spans multiple advanced areas in control systems engineering: Fractional-order controllers and non-integer-order systems Automotive systems modeling and control of engines and injection systems Machine learning applications in agriculture and food industry robotics Fault detection and identification systems Industrial automation and Industry 4.0 technologies Professor Maione teaches Control Systems (9 ECTS) for third-year Bachelor's students in Electrical Engineering, Digital Control (6 ECTS) for Master's students, and has taught Non-integer order systems in the Doctoral School for multiple academic years (2021-2024). His scientific work bridges theoretical control methodologies with practical implementations across automotive, agricultural, and industrial domains, with particular emphasis on fractional-order control approaches that offer advantages over traditional control systems in complex applications. Professor Maione maintains an active scholarly presence documented through IRIS, Scopus, Google Scholar, and ORCID academic platforms. He holds regular office hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00 and can be contacted at guido.maione@poliba.it or +39 080 596 3247.

• Fractional-order controllers
• Non-integer-order controllers
• Fractional-order PID controllers
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Alberto De Marco is a Full Professor in the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy, where he serves as a Time&Cost Program Management Advisor and is a component of the SISCON Interdepartmental Center - Safety of Infrastructures and Constructions. His academic career spans multiple prestigious institutions including Tongji University in China and Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he served as a visiting lecturer. Professor De Marco's research focuses on four main interconnected areas: Project Management (particularly Project Risk Management, Construction Management, Cost Control, and System Dynamics modeling), Facility Management and maintenance of industrial buildings, Supply Chain Management and Procurement Management, and Smart City business models and financing systems. His work integrates economic-financial modeling with technological innovation for infrastructure development, with significant contributions to public-private partnership frameworks and data-driven project management methodologies. His recent publications demonstrate a strong evolution toward integrating artificial intelligence tools and advanced analytics into traditional project management frameworks, with increasing emphasis on sustainability metrics and smart urban infrastructure. The research shows a clear progression from basic project management techniques to complex systems modeling for smart city applications, reflecting the growing importance of digital transformation in infrastructure development. Founding Member of System Dynamics Society Italian Chapter (2017-present) Full Member of Project Management Institute, USA (2015-present) Professor De Marco has supervised 15 doctoral students and research fellows throughout his career, including Timur Narbaev, Giulio Mangano, and Jamalludin Thaheem. His research portfolio includes numerous commercial contracts through 2025 with entities like the Piedmont Region, Compagnia di San Paolo, and Confindustria Piemonte. He leads the "Time&Cost Program Management Advisor" initiative and coordinates the "Smart City Finance&Technology Program" at Politecnico di Torino, with significant involvement in European projects like Erasmus+ Strategic Partnerships. His work extends to practical applications through various executive education programs, including the Executive Master in Project Management for Business Performance and Innovation, and he serves as academic coordinator for ANCI's School for Young Municipal Administrators, demonstrating strong connections between academic research and practical implementation in public administration.

• Construction management
• Project finance
• Project management
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Federico Della Croce Di Dojola is a Full Professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) of Politecnico di Torino. He is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab. His academic career spans over two decades with international collaborations including a Visiting Researcher position at Université Paris Dauphine (2004-2005). Research Interests focus on algorithm development and optimization techniques, particularly in combinatorial optimization. His work applies to diverse areas including operations research, production scheduling, and mathematical programming, with connections to sustainable cities and communities (SDG Goal 11). Publications demonstrate expertise in exact algorithms, heuristic methods, and scheduling problems across multiple domains. Key contributions include advancements in transportation optimization, bilevel scheduling, and fuel treatment planning. Scientific Recognition : Member of Editorial Board, European Journal of Operational Research (2016-) Member of Editorial Board, Computers & Operations Research (2016-) Principal investigator in multiple research projects Academic Leadership includes: Director of Department of Control and Computer Science (2012-2015) Doctoral College Member (2003-2025) Course Lecturer at multiple degree levels PhD Supervision includes Quentin Schau (2024-in progress) focusing on Industry 4.0 scheduling problems.

• Algorithms
• Optimization
• Mathematical Programming
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Luca Mastrogiacomo is a Full Professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) , Politecnico di Torino. He serves as Coordinator of the Collegio di Ingegneria Gestionale e della Produzione and is a member of the Interdepartmental Center PIC4SeR for Service Robotics. His research focuses on Human-Robot Interaction , Quality Engineering , and Manufacturing Technologies . Research interests include: Human-Robot Collaboration in Assembly Quality Assessment & Assurance Production Systems Optimization Industrial Design & Man-Machine Interfaces Applied Metrology and Measurement Uncertainty Recent articles analyze gamification in manufacturing, complexity models for human-robot collaboration, and eye-tracking applications in repetitive assembly tasks. His work aligns with ERC sectors PE8_10 (Industrial Design) and PE8_7 (Mechanical Engineering) , addressing SDG 9 (Industry Innovation) and SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption) . Scientific awards include multiple Best Paper Awards (2014–2024) from conferences in Portugal, UK, and Italy. He supervises PhD students in Gestione, Produzione E Design and Industrial Engineering programs.

• Human-Robot Interaction
• Quality Engineering
• Manufacturing Technologies
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Timur Narbaev serves as a Fixed-term tenure-track assistant professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at Politecnico di Torino. His academic appointment falls under the scientific disciplinary sector IIND-05/A - Industrial Mechanical Plants within Area 0009 - Industrial and information engineering. Dr. Narbaev's research spans multiple critical domains in engineering management, with particular emphasis on project management methodologies, construction risk assessment, and sustainable practices. His work integrates traditional engineering management principles with emerging technologies like machine learning to address complex challenges in construction and infrastructure projects. His scholarly focus demonstrates a strong commitment to improving project delivery systems through data-driven approaches while addressing contemporary issues such as pandemic risks and sustainability imperatives in construction. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear trajectory focusing on the intersection of traditional project management techniques with modern computational approaches. His work consistently addresses practical challenges in construction project delivery, with increasing attention to sustainability and risk management in complex infrastructure projects. The incorporation of machine learning techniques in his later publications demonstrates an evolving research direction that bridges engineering management with data science. Dr. Narbaev maintains an active teaching schedule across multiple engineering programs at Politecnico di Torino, serving as course holder for Construction Project Management in the Civil Engineering program and Project Management in the Engineering and Management program for academic years 2023/24 through 2025/26. Previously, he contributed to the Industrial Plants and Safety course in the Mechanical Engineering program during 2022/23.

• Project Management
• Construction Management
• Risk Management
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Elisa Verna is a Fixed-term Tenure-Track Assistant Professor at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) of Politecnico di Torino, Italy. She is a member of the Quality Engineering and Management Group and contributes to teaching in Management Engineering programs. Her research focuses on Quality Engineering, Statistical Process Control, and Innovative Production Systems.

• Quality Engineering
• Statistical Process Control
• Innovative Production Systems
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Prof. Cinzia Chiandetti is an Associate Professor in Psychobiology and Physiological Psychology at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste (M-PSI/02). She serves as Coordinator of the Master's Degree Course in Psychology and directs the Laboratory of Animal Cognition (LAC) . Her research spans cognitive psychology, neuroscience, and environmental biology with comparative approaches. University of Padua – Psychology degree University of Trieste – PhD in Neuroscience (BRAIN Center) Postdoctoral experience at CIMeC (University of Trento) Visiting Researcher at Houston Methodist Hospital, University of Cambridge, Hokkaido University, and Ruhr-Universität Bochum Research explores cognitive origins through cross-species comparisons in vertebrates/invertebrates. Key projects include: Biological roots of musical preferences Environmental stressors' cognitive impact Development of brain lateralization Core knowledge systems in animals Research trends show focus on habituation mechanisms , acoustic pattern processing , and gene-environment interactions in cognitive development. Publications span high-impact journals like Psychological Science , Proceedings of the Royal Society B , and Frontiers in Systems Neuroscience . Scientific Awards : L'Oréal Fellowship for Women in Science (2010) Active in public science communication through festivals and media engagements (RadioRai3Scienza, NationalGeographicItalia, Science Daily). Collaborates with institutions across Italy, UK, Japan, and Germany.

• Animal Cognition
• Cognitive Psychology
• Cerebral Lateralization
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Ignazio Impastato is a Researcher (GIUR-06/A) in Jurisprudence at the University of Palermo , with a focus on administrative and procedural law. His work spans legal theory, public procurement, environmental regulation, and cultural heritage governance, often critiquing institutional practices and exploring the interplay between public and private law domains. Research interests include administrative law, procedural conciseness, precautionary environmental protections, and legal frameworks for public asset management. His publications analyze the complexities of judicial-administrative relations, anti-corruption mechanisms, and the evolution of legal principles in Italian and international contexts. Publications highlight trends in administrative jurisdiction, Italian public law reforms, and interdisciplinary intersections such as environmental policy and cultural heritage. Notable themes involve the paradoxes of legal legitimacy, fiscal governance, and the institutionalization of participatory processes. Contact: ignazio.impastato@unipa.it . Office hours: Thursdays 11:00-12:00 via Microsoft Teams.

• Administrative Law
• Procedural Law
• Public Procurement Law
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Massimo Degano is a Lecturer at San Raffaele Vita-Salute University , with a career spanning structural biology, biochemistry, and translational medicine. His work focuses on macromolecular structural characterization using X-ray crystallography and biophysical techniques, particularly in immunology and drug design. Education: Chemistry (1992) Key affiliations: Fondazione San Raffaele, Elettra-Sincrotrone Trieste, The Scripps Research Institute Research interests include: Structural Immunology – Investigating B-cell receptor dynamics in lymphoid malignancies (CLL, splenic marginal zone lymphoma) and antigen recognition mechanisms. Structure-Based Drug Design – Developing therapeutic strategies against cancers and infectious diseases through molecular modeling. Macromolecular Complexes – Analyzing protein interactions in immunoglobulins, proteases, and ribosomal components. Translational Medicine – Bridging structural insights to clinical gene therapy applications (e.g., mucopolysaccharidosis IVB). Recent publications (2025-2020) highlight structural studies on: ERC1/ELKS condensates in cell motility Somatic hypermutation in SARS-CoV-2 immune responses ClpP protease inhibition in multiple myeloma GPR17 receptor for remyelination therapy Scientific engagements include membership in the Società Italiana di Immunologia e Allergologia Clinica (2021-present) and editorial service at Frontiers in Molecular Biosciences (2020-present). His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration and external grant funding for structural biology projects.

• Biochemistry
• Structural Biology
• Structural Immunology
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Michela Sarlo is an Associate Professor in Psychobiology and Physiological Psychology at the University of Padova, Department of General Psychology. Her research focuses on the neural and physiological mechanisms underlying emotional processing and cognition. Education: MSc in Psychology (University of Padova, 1996) PhD in Cognitive Sciences (University of Padova, 2002) Research Interests: Affective neuroscience Psychophysiology of emotion Emotion in decision-making Threat stimulus processing in healthy individuals and phobics REM/NREM sleep effects on cognitive performance Labs & Facilities: High-Density EEG systems Eye-Tracking Systems MRI & PET scanners Pre-Clinical Core Facilities

• Affective Neuroscience
• Psychophysiology of Emotion
• Complex Decision-Making Processes
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Matteo Boffa serves as a Fixed-term Assistant Professor in the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He teaches courses including AI and Cybersecurity, Big Data for Internet Applications, and Databases across master's and bachelor's programs. His research spans cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and data mining with emphasis on: Application of large language models for intrusion detection and malicious log analysis Social mining techniques for urban function identification Combinatorial optimization in network and security contexts Recent publications reveal a decisive shift toward leveraging language models for automated security analysis, with increasing focus on real-world deployment of AI-driven security tools since 2022. This trend bridges theoretical AI advancements with practical cybersecurity applications. Scientific Awards: No awards or fellowships were listed in available sources Teaching and Advising: Course collaborator for AI and Cybersecurity (Master's, 2024/25) Course collaborator for Big Data for Internet Applications (2022/23) Course collaborator for Interdisciplinary Projects (2022/23) Course collaborator for Databases (Bachelor's, 2024/25) Involved in doctoral supervision (2025 thesis: Language Models and Cybersecurity - Applications and Current Limits)

• Cybersecurity
• Artificial Intelligence
• Machine Learning
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Francesca Verga is a Full Professor in the Department of Environmental, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where she has been actively teaching and conducting research for multiple decades. She is a member of the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab and serves on various doctoral college committees for programs related to Civil and Environmental Engineering and Sustainable Energy Transition. Her research focuses on critical areas of energy transition, with particular expertise in underground energy storage systems. Dr. Verga's work spans CO2 storage, hydrogen storage, underground gas storage, and well testing methodologies. Her research interests are deeply aligned with global sustainability goals, particularly SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Dr. Verga's recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward addressing the microbiological aspects of underground hydrogen storage, CO2 sequestration mechanisms, and advanced modeling of underground storage systems. Her work increasingly integrates biogeochemical processes with traditional energy engineering, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of modern energy transition research. The publications show a clear progression from fundamental reservoir characterization to complex system integration for sustainable energy solutions. SPE South Central and Eastern Europe Regional Distinguished Achievement Award for Petroleum Engineering Faculty (2011) TNO Geological Survey of the Netherlands Prize (2005) Cedric K. Ferguson Certificate for the best peer-approved technical paper of the SPE (2003) Dr. Verga actively supervises multiple PhD students including Chiara Magrini, Nacer Benlalam, Alberto Manuel Garcia Navarro, Alessandro Suriano, Giacomo Antonicelli, and Arianna Vizzarro. She has secured numerous research grants from both competitive calls and commercial contracts, including projects with Eni, Edison, and various national and international collaborations. Her current research portfolio includes the Polito-CIG framework collaboration for hydrogen-natural gas mixtures (2025-2029) and the SEASTAR Sustainable Energy Applied Sciences Competence Center. As Scientific Director of the SEASTAR Competence Center and Contract Manager for multiple high-profile collaborations, Dr. Verga leads interdisciplinary teams focused on advancing underground energy storage technologies. Her laboratory work combines experimental approaches with advanced modeling techniques to address the complex challenges of energy transition, particularly in the areas of hydrogen storage safety, CO2 sequestration, and the conversion of depleted gas reservoirs for new energy applications.

• CO2 storage
• Energy transition
• Hydrogen storage
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Lorenzo Teppati Lose' is a Fixed-term Researcher at the Polytechnic University of Turin , affiliated with the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) . He specializes in Geomatics within the domain of Civil Engineering and Architecture (CEAR-04/A - Scientific Disciplinary Sector). Research Interests : 360° cameras, 3D modeling, Digital cultural heritage, Emergency mapping, Geospatial data, Laser scanner, Photogrammetry, SLAM-based modeling, UAV photogrammetry ERC Skills : PE8_3 (Civil engineering, architecture), SH5_12 (Cultural digitization), PE6_8 (Computer graphics), PE10_14 (Remote sensing), PE2_17 (Metrology) His research focuses on photogrammetry and SLAM systems for cultural heritage documentation , with a strong emphasis on UAV technology , direct georeferencing , and 3D modeling . He has developed methodologies for metric surveys using 360° images and cloud platforms , and tested LiDAR sensors for heritage digitization . The trends in his 15 most recent articles highlight expertise in SLAM validation , UAV photogrammetry , HBIM (Historical BIM), and low-cost 3D tools for heritage documentation . His work bridges terrestrial and aerial surveying , with applications in underwater photogrammetry (POSER platform) and emergency mapping (e.g., flood analysis in Limone Piemonte). Scientific Awards : Quality of research activity (2019, 2018) - Doctoral School, Polytechnic University of Turin Best Poster Award SIFET2017 (2017) - Italian Society of Photogrammetry and Topography He serves as a Course Lecturer and Collaborator for modules on Geomatics , Point Clouds , and HBIM in degree programs related to Architecture for Sustainability and Heritage Conservation . His leadership in commercial research projects includes 3D metric surveys of cultural sites in Assisi and the development of a white paper on digital surveying for heritage protection .

• Geomatics
• Digital Cultural Heritage
• Photogrammetry
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Mario Fadda is a professor at Politecnico di Torino , with a career spanning urban planning, territorial transformation, and cross-disciplinary research. His work bridges urban studies, environmental sustainability, and public health, exemplified by his 2019 Nutrients study on natural wine metabolism. Key research themes: Global-local urban dynamics, interethnic city management, and technology's role in urban development International collaborations: Training Vietnamese architects, Chilean/Brazilian habitat recovery projects Publications (1988–2019) include 58 works on topics like: 2019 : Pharmacokinetic effects of wine (Nutrition/Public Health) 2008 : Territorial governance frameworks 2003–2005 : Virtual cities, intercultural urban management His writing emphasizes: - Integrating economic, political, and social actors in planning - Strategic environmental assessment tools - Mediterranean urbanism (300 million inhabitants across 80,000km of coastline)

• Urban Planning
• Territorial Transformation Processes
• Strategic Environmental Assessment
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