High-Performance Computing (HPC) Professors and Supervisors in Italy

Alessandro TasoraView profile

Professor

University of ParmaItaly

Alessandro Tasora is a Full Professor at the University of Parma in the Department of Industrial Engineering and Department of Engineering and Architecture . He directs the Digital Dynamics Lab and serves as Scientific Director of the Smart Production Lab 4.0 . His work spans theoretical mechanics, robotics, and high-performance computing. Director, Digital Dynamics Lab (2019–present) Scientific Director, Smart Production Lab 4.0 (2017–present) National Scientific Qualification for Full Professor (2016) Honorary Associate, University of Wisconsin-Madison (2009–present) Research focuses on non-smooth multibody dynamics , GPU-accelerated simulation , and industrial robotics . He developed the Chrono::Engine software for multibody physics and HyperOCTANT for NLCP problems. His work addresses granular flows in nuclear reactors, vehicle mobility on deformable terrain, and historical structural analysis. Key article trends include GPU-based HPC for large-scale simulations, cone complementarity in contact dynamics, and isogeometric beam formulations for flexible bodies. Collaborations with Argonne National Laboratory and Fraunhofer ITWM highlight his international impact. Top-SNIP Paper (2017) International CAE Conference Poster Award (2015) Best Paper, Asian Conference on Multibody Dynamics (2010) TOP4 Paper, RAAD Robotics Workshop (2011) He has supervised over 40 theses in automation, tribology, and robotics. Grants include FFABR-MIUR , US Army RIF , and CNR projects . Projects involve seismic protection, autonomous AGVs, and Industry 4.0 consulting.

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Bartolomeo MontrucchioView profile

Professor

Polytechnic University of TurinItaly

Bartolomeo Montrucchio is a Full Professor of Information Processing Systems (ING-INF/05) at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) of the Polytechnic University of Turin. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center Photonext - PoliTo Interdepartmental Center on Applied Photonics and serves as deputy director at the Interuniversity Center of Regional Interest for the Training of Secondary School Teachers (CIFIS) since July 2012. Additionally, he has held an adjunct professor position at the University of Illinois at Chicago during July 2008. Professor Montrucchio's research spans several cutting-edge areas with a primary focus on quantum computing, computer vision, and sensor networks. His work encompasses image processing, scientific visualization, parallel and distributed systems, and wireless sensor networks. He actively contributes to European research initiatives including the EQUO (European QUantum ecOsystems) project as Scientific Responsible. His research bridges theoretical computer science with practical applications across multiple industries. His publication record shows a strong trajectory toward quantum technologies, with numerous recent publications focusing on quantum machine learning, quantum algorithms for financial applications, and quantum applications in cybersecurity. His work demonstrates increasing emphasis on practical implementations of quantum computing in real-world scenarios, particularly in industrial settings and telecommunications. Best student paper award at BIOSIGNAL2002, conferred by EURASIP, Italy (2002) Associate Editor of IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON VEHICULAR TECHNOLOGY (2019-present) Professor Montrucchio actively supervises numerous PhD students working on quantum computing applications across various domains including finance, cybersecurity, traffic optimization, and industrial use cases. His teaching portfolio includes courses on Quantum Computing, Parallel and Distributed Computing, and Image Processing and Computer Vision across multiple degree programs including Computer Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and Quantum Engineering. He leads multiple research projects funded by both competitive calls and commercial contracts, with a significant focus on quantum technologies since 2019. His patent portfolio includes several inventions related to tire manufacturing processes and visual rehabilitation for telemedicine.

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Enrico TronciView profile

Professor

Sapienza University of RomeItaly

Enrico Tronci is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Università degli Studi di Roma La Sapienza , Italy. His research focuses on model checking, formal verification, and synthesis of cyber-physical systems, with applications to mission-critical and safety-critical domains such as space systems, smart grids, and healthcare. He leads the Model Checking Lab (MCLab) and has coordinated numerous national and international research projects funded by organizations including the European Community (EC), European Space Agency (ESA), and Italian Ministry of University and Research (MUR). Research Highlights : Automatic control software synthesis from closed-loop specifications Model checking algorithms for hybrid and stochastic systems Technology transfer in sectors like energy, transportation, and aerospace Teaching : Undergraduate: Software Engineering (Fall 2024) Graduate: Automatic Verification of Intelligent Systems (Fall 2024), Verification and Validation of Intelligent Systems (Spring 2025) Scientific Awards : Recipient of the IBM-Italia 1987 prize for best thesis in Artificial Intelligence Publications Trends : 2024: Scaling up model checking for cyber-physical systems via HPC 2023: Hormonal impact on behavior and fault-tolerant sensor deployments 2021-2022: In silico clinical trials, smart grid management, and scenario enumeration 2020: AI-guided diabetes patient modeling and forensic psychiatry applications Software Tools : QKS (Quantized Kontrol Synthesizer) NashMV (MAD systems verification) CMurphi (Hybrid systems model checker) FHP-Murphi (Probabilistic verification) BSP (Boolean symbolic programming)

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Michael LodiView profile

Assistant Professor

University of BolognaItaly

Michael Lodi is a Junior Assistant Professor (fixed-term) in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Bologna since February 2023, specializing in Informatics (INFO-01/A). Previously, he served as a Research Fellow and Adjunct Professor of Computer Science Education at the same department from November 2019 to 2022. His academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Engineering (2020, University of Bologna, grade: excellent), a Master's degree in Computer Science (Theoretical CS, cum laude, 2014), and a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science (cum laude, 2010), all from the University of Bologna. He also holds a High School teaching license in Computer Science (2015, grade: 99/100). Dr. Lodi's research centers on integrating Computer Science and Computational Thinking into K-12 education, with intense focus on teacher training and professional development. He pioneered studies on "Computer Science Growth Mindset" and expands his work to cryptography education, High Performance Computing (HPC), and quantum computing pedagogy. His research bridges theoretical computer science with practical classroom applications, emphasizing scalable teacher development models. His notable recognitions include: Two-year post-doc research grant for CS Education (2019-2021) Italian Ministry of Education PhD grant (2016-2019) 3rd place at University of Bologna's Three Minute Thesis competition (2018) AICA-Rotary International 'ETHICS' prize for master's thesis (2015) AILA Price 3+2 for bachelor's thesis in Logic (2011) High School Italian Excellence monetary award (2007) Dr. Lodi maintains active research collaborations including membership in INRIA Focus team (Sophia Antipolis, 2017-present) and a visiting researcher position at University of Canterbury's Computer Science Education Research Group (2018-2019). His work integrates international perspectives with Italian educational frameworks to advance computational thinking curricula.

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