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• Macroeconometrics
• Time Series Analysis
• Health Economics
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Milena Lopreite is an Assistant Professor of Political Economy at the University of Calabria, currently on the tenure track in the Department of Economics, Statistics and Finance 'Giovanni Anania'. She holds a Laurea in Economics (2004), a PhD in Applied Economics (2012), and a second PhD in Economics (2016), along with a Master’s in Applied Econometrics (2013). Her research focuses on Macroeconometrics, Time Series Analysis, Health Economics, Ageing, Policy Analysis, and Causality. Laurea in Economics, University of Calabria (2004) PhD in Applied Economics, University of Calabria (2012) PhD in Economics, University of Parma (2016) Master in Applied Econometrics, School of Economics-Ministry of Economics and Finance (SSEF), Rome (2013) Her work spans health economics, financial crisis dynamics, and macroeconometric modeling, often leveraging social media data and word-embedding techniques. She has contributed to studies on age-related healthcare expenditure, pandemic sentiment analysis, and global health networks. Recent publications explore themes like tuberculosis prevention, social media integration in health surveillance, and the emotional impact of pandemics, reflecting her interdisciplinary approach combining economics, public health, and AI-driven data analysis. She participates in national and European research projects but has not explicitly listed scientific awards.

Corrado AndiniView profile

Associate Professor

• Labour Economics
• Macroeconomics
• Economic Geography
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Corrado Andini is an Associate Professor at the Department of Legal and Economic Studies, Sapienza University of Rome. He serves as Associate Editor for the Journal of Economic Exploitation and Inequality and is a member of the editorial board for Economies (MDPI). Previously held editorial roles include Plos One and Heliyon (Elsevier). Education: M.Sc. in Economics, Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona) Ph.D. in Economics, Sapienza University of Rome Research Focus: Covers diverse areas including Labour Economics, Macroeconomics, Economic Geography, Industrial Organization, and Political Economy. His work examines income inequality, educational impacts on earnings, monetary systems, public-private partnerships, social capital effects on growth, renewable energy impacts, and heterodox economic theory. Recent publications in Journal of Economic Studies , Emerging Markets Review , and Renewable Energy demonstrate methodological rigor using econometric techniques like quantile regression. Teaching: Offers courses in Monetary and Banking Economics (21 hours) and Political Economy (4th channel Q-Z). Courses integrate theoretical frameworks (Keynesian, Neoclassical, Marxist) with empirical analysis of capitalist systems, monetary policy mechanisms, and fiscal implications. Scientific Recognition: Recipient of the prestigious "Fausto Vicarelli" award for outstanding doctoral research Publishes regularly in high-impact journals like Macroeconomic Dynamics , Review of Political Economy , and Journal of Economic Geography Methodological Expertise: Specializes in econometric techniques for analyzing wage inequality, unemployment persistence, and social capital effects, with recent work exploring the monetary foundations of labor exploitation and endogenous money creation processes.

Maria Alessandra AntonelliView profile

Associate Professor

• Public Finance
• Social Welfare Efficiency
• Workplace Safety Economics
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Maria Alessandra Antonelli serves as Associate Professor of Public Finance at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Legal and Economic Studies within the Faculty of Law. Her academic career spans over 25 years with progressive appointments from Researcher (2002-2019) to her current tenured position since September 2019. She maintains active roles as Editorial Board Member for BMC Public Health, Managing Editor of Public Finance Research Papers, and serves on multiple departmental committees including the Research Commission since December 2023. PhD in Political Economy, Sapienza University of Rome (1997) Laurea in Economics and Commerce, University 'G. D'Annunzio' of Chieti (1991, 110/110 cum laude) Visiting Researcher at University of Pennsylvania (1993) and Université Panthéon Sorbonne (2000) Her research centers on the efficiency of social spending with particular focus on workplace safety economics, health policy, and institutional quality impacts. She employs sophisticated empirical methodologies including multidimensional welfare analysis and regional comparative studies across European contexts. Her work bridges theoretical public finance with practical policy evaluation, especially regarding European welfare systems and social solidarity economy measurement. Her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveal a concentrated research trajectory analyzing occupational safety through economic lenses, European welfare stratification, and institutional determinants of health outcomes. These works demonstrate methodological sophistication including regional-level analysis of Italian workplace accidents, multidimensional assessment of European social protection systems, and innovative frameworks for measuring social economy impact. UNTFSSE Award 2023 (United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force) for best paper at 9th EMES International Conference Multiple publications in top journals including Applied Economics, European Journal of Health Economics, and International Journal of Manpower Editorial leadership for Public Finance Research Papers series Her research leadership extends to directing multiple funded projects including the 2020 'Focusing events and public policies: Welfare in light of the pandemic crisis' and participation in numerous INAIL-funded safety research initiatives. She actively mentors through doctoral program committees and serves as Managing Editor for significant academic publications in her field.

• Aircraft design
• Cost estimation
• Hybrid electric vehicles
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Marco Fioriti is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) of the Polytechnic University of Turin . His research focuses on Aircraft Design , On-Board Systems , Hybrid Electric Vehicles , and Transportation Electrification , with particular emphasis on RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety) and Cost Estimation for advanced aerospace systems. He has coordinated major research projects including: COLOSSUS (2023-2026): Collaborative System of Systems Exploration of Aviation Products HERA (2023-2026): Hybrid Electric Regional Architecture DIGACE (2023-2025): Digital Innovative Aircraft Certification AGILE4.0 (2019-2022): Collaborative MDAO Frameworks His recent journal contributions and conference proceedings focus on: Machine learning for thermal system diagnostics Life cycle assessment models Electromechanical actuator reliability Automated certification workflows Thermal management for hybrid aircraft He serves on the Scientific Committee of AIAA (since 2023) and has been a Guest Editor for Aerospace (2020-2023). Awards include the ICAS Award for Innovation in Aeronautics (2018) and DLR Hamburg Collaboration Recognition (2019).

Andrea ImperiaView profile

Associate Professor

• International Economics and Finance
• Labor Markets
• History of Economic Thought
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Andrea Imperia is an Associate Professor in Economics at the Department of Social and Economic Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome. Her research focuses on International Economics and Finance, Labor Markets, and History of Economic Thought, with a particular emphasis on economic policy analysis and historical economic models. Ph.D. in Economics, Sapienza University of Rome (2006) Master Degree in Economics, University of Rome 'Tor Vergata' (2001) Degree in Economics, University of Rome 'La Sapienza' (1998) Her teaching portfolio includes Political Economy, National Accounting, and Mathematics for Economics, with international collaborations through Erasmus agreements. She has presented research at numerous international conferences including European Society for the History of Economic Thought and Euroasia Business and Economics Society meetings. Recent publications analyze EU economic convergence, Gustav Cassel's theoretical contributions, and sustainability-driven consumer behavior for IOT products. Her work spans economic history, policy critique, and contemporary financial challenges. Andrea Imperia serves on editorial boards for journals like Journal of Economics and Financial Research and participates in conference scientific committees. She is member of the European Society for the History of Economic Thought, Società Italiana di Economia, and World Economics Association.

Riccardo LazzerettiView profile

Associate Professor

• Privacy-Preserving Technologies
• Secure Multi-Party Computation
• Biometric Security
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Riccardo Lazzeretti serves as Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome since September 2022, following progression from Assistant Professor roles (RTD-A/B) at the same institution from 2017-2022. His academic trajectory includes post-doctoral research at the University of Siena's VIPP group, a research grant at the University of Padua, and industry experience at Italian startup Cynny s.p.a. His educational foundation comprises: MSc in Computer Science Engineering, University of Siena (2007) PhD in Information Engineering, University of Siena (2012) Lazzeretti's research centers on privacy-preserving technologies with emphasis on Secure Multi-Party Computation for encrypted signal processing. His work spans biometric security (including multi-biometric authentication), IoT security protocols, blockchain applications in healthcare, and social network misinformation detection. Recent publications demonstrate deep integration of cryptographic techniques with machine learning for resource-constrained devices and critical infrastructure protection. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals dominant trends in IoT/drone security (32% of works), browser/API vulnerabilities (13%), and privacy-preserving architectures (27%). His research consistently bridges theoretical cryptography with practical system implementations, particularly for emerging technologies like NDN and programmable data planes. His scholarly recognition includes: SIGMM Test of Time Paper Honourable Mention (2021) for Multimedia Security contributions IET Biometrics Premium Best Paper Award (2021) Lazzeretti has supervised graduate students at the University of Siena and secured research funding through collaborations with NATO's CMRE, Digital Catapult (UK), and IMT Lucca. Current projects include privacy-preserving consensus algorithms for IoT and blockchain-based health applications. He maintains active partnerships with European research entities including Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation and Digital Catapult. His laboratory affiliations encompass the VIPP research group at University of Siena and ongoing collaborations with Sapienza's cybersecurity initiatives, focusing on cross-disciplinary teams integrating signal processing, cryptography, and machine learning expertise.

Mattia MattioniView profile

Associate Professor

• Control of Networked Systems
• Hybrid Dynamical Systems
• Nonlinear Control
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Mattia Mattioni is Associate Professor at the DIAG department of Sapienza University of Rome, where he carries out research and teaching in control engineering. Since 2022 he serves as Associate Editor for the IEEE Control Systems Society Conference Editorial Board and since 2020 as Corresponding Member of the IFAC Technical Committee on Non-linear Control Systems. Education: Ph.D. in Systems and Control Theory (2018) – joint program, Sapienza Università di Roma & Université Paris-Sud Double M.Sc. "Master de Recherche en Automatique, Traitement du Signal et des Images" (2015) – Université Paris-Sud M.Sc. (Laurea Magistrale) in Control Engineering (2014) – Sapienza Università di Roma, magna cum laude B.Sc. (Laurea) in Control Engineering (2012) – Sapienza Università di Roma, magna cum laude Research interests revolve around hybrid systems , networked control , nonlinear dynamics under sampling and time-delays , with emphasis on multi-agent consensus , passivity-based design and string stability of vehicle platoons . His work blends theoretical developments (Lyapunov and geometric techniques) with practical digital implementation issues, producing tools applicable to robotics, automotive formations and general sampled-data engineering systems. Recent publications (2024-2025) concentrate on digital passivity-based control , asynchronous sampled-data consensus , string-stable platooning and multi-consensus in hybrid networks , showing a clear trajectory toward robust, distributed and energy-aware control solutions for cyber-physical systems. Scientific awards: Premio SIDRA "Miglior Tesi di Dottorato 2019" – best Italian Ph.D. thesis in Automatic Control Finalist, Prix des meilleures thèses du GDR MACS & Club EEA 2019 – best French-university Ph.D. thesis in Automatic Control Editorial & committee service: Associate Editor, IEEE CSS Conference Editorial Board (2022-present) Corresponding Member, IFAC TC 2.5 Non-linear Control Systems (2020-present) No graduate students or grant details are disclosed in the supplied material; his office is located in room A205, DIAG, Via Ariosto 25, Rome.

Leonardo QuerzoniView profile

Professor

• Cybersecurity
• Stream Processing
• Dependable Distributed Systems
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Leonardo Querzoni is a Professor at the Department of Computer, Automatic and Management Engineering Antonio Ruberti within Sapienza University of Rome . He currently serves as Deputy Rector for Digital Technologies and Cybersecurity (2024-2026) and President of the CYBER 4.0 Competence Center since 2022. His academic career spans over two decades with 120+ publications. PhD in Computer Engineering (2007) with thesis "Techniques for Efficient Event Routing" Coordinates Italy's first joint PhD program in Cybersecurity (Sapienza-Luiss) Co-author of Italy's National Cybersecurity Framework Research spans Cybersecurity , Stream Processing , Dependable Distributed Systems , and Big Data Scalability . Particular focus areas include: Malware analysis and incident forensics Secure distributed systems Binary code analysis using neural networks Security for cyber-physical systems IoT attack triage Stream processing optimization Key awards: 2023 DEBS 10 Years Time Award 2021 ASPLOS Distinguished Paper 2019 DIMVA Best Paper Runner-Up 2017 DEBS 10 Years Time Award Active in European projects EU-GUARDIAN, ATENA, and national initiatives like PRIN TENACE. Industry collaborations include: Presidenza del Consiglio dei Ministri Leonardo-Finmeccanica CISCO Research Banca MPS

Sanja BaricView profile

Professor

• Plant Pathology
• Agricultural Sciences
• Molecular Genetics
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Sanja Baric is a Professor at the Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences of Free University of Bozen-Bolzano (unibz), Italy. Her research focuses on plant pathology , particularly chestnut blight and apple postharvest diseases , integrating molecular genetics and agricultural technology to enhance disease detection and management. Current projects address phytoplasma infections in apple trees and fungal pathogens in fruit crops. She teaches courses in plant protection and phytopathology for bachelor’s and master’s programs in Agricultural, Food and Mountain Environmental Sciences. Her publications emphasize genetic diversity of pathogens like Cryphonectria parasitica and Colletotrichum species , alongside innovative diagnostic tools such as knowledge-based Bayesian networks and duplex TaqMan assays . While no specific awards are listed, her work aligns with EU-funded collaborations and interdisciplinary agricultural research .

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Wireless Communication Systems
• Machine Learning Applications
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Domenico Garlisi is a Researcher (INFO-01/A) at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Palermo. His work focuses on wireless communication systems, IoT, and network security. University: University of Palermo Department: Mathematics and Computer Science Email: domenico.garlisi@unipa.it His research explores LoRaWAN/Sigfox coexistence, 5G vulnerabilities, and AI-driven smart water distribution systems. Recent projects include SWI-FEED for large-scale IoT deployment and Edge2LoRa for distributed processing. The 15 most recent publications (2025-2024) highlight trends in 5G jamming attacks, massive IoT scalability, edge computing integration, and machine learning applications for water network monitoring. Key subfields include signal interference analysis, digital twins, and smart city infrastructure.

• Radiation Dosimetry
• Medical Physics
• FLASH Radiotherapy
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Maurizio Marrale serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Physics and Chemistry at the University of Palermo (Unipa), holding position PHYS-06/A. His office is located at the Department of Physics and Chemistry "Emilio Segre" (DIFC), Viale delle Scienze, Building 18, with regular office hours on Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. His research spans radiation dosimetry, medical physics, and advanced imaging techniques. Key focus areas include FLASH radiotherapy verification using alanine/EPR dosimetry and silicon carbide detectors, transcranial magnetic resonance-guided focused ultrasound for neurological disorders (particularly essential tremor), and MRI-based dosimetry with Fricke gels. His work bridges physics principles with clinical applications in radiation oncology and diagnostic imaging. Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals strong emphasis on Ultra-high dose rate (UHDR) beam characterization for FLASH radiotherapy Development of novel dosimetry systems (SiC detectors, ionoacoustic sensors) Advanced neuroimaging techniques for thalamic targeting Diffusion correction methodologies in 3D dosimeters Clinical MRI applications for neurological disorders His research demonstrates consistent integration of computational modeling (Geant4, deep learning) with experimental validation. As principal supervisor, he has guided over 35 master's theses at Unipa between 2009-2024, primarily in Physics and Medical Radiology Techniques programs. His supervisory work focuses on radiation dosimetry applications, MRI physics, and radiotherapy technology validation.

Stefano BifarettiView profile

Associate Professor

• Multilevel power electronic converters
• Next Generation Electricity Grids: Smart Grids and Microgrids
• Interfacing Distributed Generation to the grid or in isolation
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Stefano Bifaretti is an Associate Professor in Power Electronics (ING-IND/32) at the University of Rome Tor Vergata, affiliated with the Department of Information Engineering. His office and laboratory are located in Building C, ground floor. He teaches Power Electronics as his primary course and leads research in power conversion technologies. His research focuses on: Multilevel power converters Smart Grids and Microgrid infrastructure Grid integration of distributed generation Solid-state transformer design Industrial and traction motor drives Bifaretti's publications demonstrate expertise in advanced control systems for power electronics, with recurring themes in grid synchronization techniques, fault-tolerant motor drives, predictive control for power converters, and renewable energy integration. His work consistently addresses efficiency and stability challenges in modern power systems. He heads the Power Electronics Converters and Drives research group, conducting experiments in the Information Engineering laboratory at Building C.

• Fluid Dynamics
• Computational Biomechanics
• Cardiac Electrophysiology
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Alessandro Nitti is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management at Politecnico di Bari, Italy, specializing in Fluid Dynamics (ING-IND/06). His research integrates computational methods and biomechanics to study complex fluid-structure interactions, cardiac electrophysiology, and bio-inspired robotics. Position: Assistant Professor Department: Mechanics, Mathematics & Management Email: alessandro.nitti@poliba.it His research spans Fluid Dynamics (e.g., vortex-induced vibrations, valvular leaflet motion), Cardiac Electromechanics (e.g., myocardial activation, electrophysiology coupling), and Isogeometric Analysis (e.g., thin shell modeling, mixed collocation methods). He also explores Swarm Robotics through collective intelligence models. Recent publications highlight trends in Fluid-Structure Interaction (e.g., energy harvesting, jellyfish locomotion), Biomedical Engineering (e.g., aortic valve turbulence, cardiac muscle simulation), and Computational Methods (e.g., immersed boundary techniques, isogeometric shell models). These works often involve interdisciplinary approaches combining Biomechanics , Electrophysiology , and Multiphysics Simulation .

Antonio VicinoView profile

Professor

• Control Systems
• Robust Control
• System Identification
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Antonio Vicino is a Full Professor of Control Systems at the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematical Sciences, University of Siena, Italy. He has held several significant leadership positions including Head of Department (1996-1999), Dean of the Engineering Faculty (1999-2005), Director of the Center for Complex Systems Studies (1999-2012), Director of the PhD Program in Information Engineering and Science (2016-2021), and President of the Italian University Council (2019-2023). Professor Vicino earned his Laurea Degree in Electrical Engineering with honors from Politecnico di Torino in 1978, followed by fellowships with CSS-ATA (1979-1980) and ENEL-Politecnico di Torino (1981-1982). His academic career progressed from Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Torino (1983-1987) to his current position at the University of Siena. His research focuses span Control Systems, Robust Control, System Identification, Smart Grids, Energy Systems, Systems Biology, Time Series Analysis, Nonlinear Systems, and Applied System Modeling. His work has evolved from foundational theoretical contributions in robust control to practical applications in energy systems and biological modeling. Recent work demonstrates a strong emphasis on smart grids, electric vehicle integration, and energy storage optimization. Professor Vicino's extensive publication record reveals an evolution from theoretical control systems research to applied energy systems work. His recent publications (2018-2024) primarily focus on smart grid applications, electric vehicle integration, and energy storage optimization, reflecting the growing importance of renewable energy integration and sustainable technologies. Fellow of the IFAC (2008) Life Fellow of the IEEE (2000) Associate Editor of Automatica (1995-present) Associate Editor at Large of IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control (1998-2008) Professor Vicino has advised 23 PhD students and 10 Research Associates, along with over 150 Master's theses. His research has been supported by numerous grants including EC-FP7 Project ADDRESS (2008-2013), MPS Foundation projects, and multiple national government research projects. He has established four research laboratories: Mobile Robotics Lab, Haptics and Medical Robotics Lab, Process Control Lab, and Automatic Control Telelab (ACT), which has received international recognition including featuring on the cover of IEEE Control Systems Magazine.

• Manufacturing Technologies
• Simulation Techniques
• Additive Manufacturing
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Gianluca Danilo D'Urso is a Full Professor of Manufacturing Technologies and Systems (ING-IND/16) at the University of Bergamo, Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences. He serves as the Rector's Delegate for Applied Research and holds leadership positions including President of the Scientific Technical Committee of the Intellimech Consortium and Member of the teaching staff for the Doctoral School in Technology, Innovation and Management (TIM). His research spans multiple critical areas of advanced manufacturing, with particular focus on conventional and unconventional manufacturing technologies, FEM simulation techniques applied to production processes, Additive Manufacturing, Micro-manufacturing, and discrete-event simulation techniques applied to both production and healthcare processes. Professor D'Urso also specializes in improving production system quality and developing optimization models for production processes using simulation, analytical, and mathematical approaches. Professor D'Urso's recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on cutting-edge manufacturing technologies with particular attention to additive manufacturing processes, material extrusion techniques, and laser powder bed fusion. His work demonstrates a consistent focus on quality optimization, process improvement, and sustainability in manufacturing systems. The research shows increasing integration of computational methods with experimental validation across multiple manufacturing domains. As Rector's Delegate for Applied Research, Professor D'Urso plays a significant role in shaping the research direction of the university, particularly in bridging academic research with industrial applications through his leadership in the Intellimech Consortium. His involvement with the Doctoral School in Technology, Innovation and Management indicates his commitment to developing the next generation of researchers in these critical fields. Professor D'Urso teaches Advanced Manufacturing Technologies and related courses across multiple engineering programs at the University of Bergamo, demonstrating his dedication to both research and education in advanced manufacturing systems. His work spans theoretical modeling, computational simulation, and practical application of manufacturing technologies across various industrial sectors.