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Riccardo Raheli is a Full Professor at the University of Parma , Department of Engineering and Architecture, with a career spanning over three decades in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). He has served as Chair of the Councils for Telecommunications and Communication Engineering programs, and as representative of the University of Parma in CNIT and its Members' Assembly. Education: Laurea in Electronic Engineering (University of Pisa, 1983), M.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Massachusetts, 1986), Postgraduate Diploma (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, 1987) Key Roles: President of Degree Councils (2002-2018), CNIT Committee Member (2000-2005), Editorial Board member for IEEE Transactions, Springer and MDPI journals His research bridges telecommunications , digital signal processing , and healthcare applications , producing extensive international publications and industrial patents. He has co-authored monographs including Detection Algorithms for Wireless Communications (Wiley, 2004) and LDPC Coded Modulations (Springer, 2009). Recent article trends show interdisciplinary work in automotive stress monitoring (IoT/Matlab-based systems), video processing for healthcare (neonatal seizures, respiratory monitoring), and acoustic field control (microphone virtualization, personal sound zones). His work spans machine learning applications in automotive systems, stochastic acoustic modeling , and power-line communications . Scientific Leadership : Co-Chair for IEEE conferences (ICC 2010, GLOBECOM 2011, ISPLC 2020) Editorial roles in 7+ international journals Grants & Collaborations : Led industrial patents in communications systems Coordinated CNIT Technical Reports series (2025) He teaches Wireless Communications and Digital Signals Laboratory , emphasizing Matlab/Simulink proficiency. His laboratory sessions focus on practical implementation of signal processing algorithms, requiring full software installation on personal devices.

• Telecommunications
• Digital Signal Processing
• Wireless Communications
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Gerhard Wolf is a Professor and Managing Director of the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz (KHI), a research institute of the Max Planck Society since 2002. He has served as director of the KHI since 2003. Wolf leads the Department Gerhard Wolf, which focuses on Image, Object, Site. Mediterranean / Transcultural Art Histories , exploring concepts and practices of images and things in transcultural perspectives. Wolf earned his PhD in art history, Christian archaeology, and philosophy from the University of Heidelberg in 1989, and completed his habilitation at the Free University of Berlin in 1995. He previously held a professorship in art history at the University of Trier until 2003. His academic career includes numerous honorary professorships at institutions including EHESS in Paris, Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome, and Columbia University in New York. Wolf's research spans transcultural art history, material culture studies, and ecological approaches to art history. His department investigates how objects and images participate in the formation and transformation of environments, with focus on migratory and transcultural dynamics, locative practices, and the interrelations between heritage and environment. His long-term projects include 'The Art of Containment' (studying vessels and containers across cultures), 'Ecology and Aesthetics,' and research on sacred topographies. His publications reveal a consistent engagement with transcultural object studies, particularly focusing on vessels, material metaphors, and the relationship between images and objects. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary ecological and political concerns, demonstrating art history's relevance to current debates about heritage, environment, and cultural exchange. Wolf has received significant recognition including honorary memberships in CAIA (Centro Argentino de Investigadores de Arte), Amici delle Pietre Dure in Florence, and the Accademia delle Arti del Disegno. He was awarded the 'Hanno und Ilse Hahn' Award in 1994. As director, Wolf mentors numerous doctoral candidates and postdoctoral researchers, fostering the next generation of art historians. His department hosts extensive research projects examining the intersection of art history with environmental studies, catastrophe theory, and transcultural exchange. The department maintains active collaborations with international institutions and regularly organizes conferences addressing contemporary challenges in art historical research.

• Transcultural Art History
• Image and Object Theory
• Mediterranean Art Histories
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Andrea Passerini is a Full Professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Computer Science at the University of Trento, Italy, where he also serves as Coordinator of the PhD programme in Information Engineering and Computer Science (Ministerial Decree 45/2013). His academic footprint spans multiple departments including Mathematics, Sociology, Cellular Biology, and Industrial Engineering, reflecting deep interdisciplinary engagement across computational sciences and life sciences. His research centers on Machine Learning and Data Mining with specialized expertise in Neuro-Symbolic AI , Probabilistic Reasoning , and Statistical Relational Learning . He pioneers methods for graph-based learning, medical AI applications, and explainable systems, with significant contributions to bioinformatics (particularly RNA-protein interactions) and healthcare diagnostics. His work bridges theoretical rigor with practical implementations in critical domains. Analysis of his 2025 publications reveals dominant trends in neuro-symbolic integration for graph data, human-AI collaboration in medical decision-making, and robust recommender systems. His research increasingly focuses on interpretable AI for high-stakes applications like surgical planning and physician support, while advancing foundational techniques in graph neural networks and concept-based modeling. As PhD programme Coordinator, Professor Passerini mentors doctoral candidates across AI and computer science disciplines. His collaborative network extends to medical researchers at CIBIO (Cellular, Computational and Integrative Biology department) and industrial partners, though specific lab structures aren't documented in available materials. Current projects emphasize medical AI validation, temporal network modeling, and LLM integration with structured reasoning frameworks.

• Machine Learning
• Data Mining
• Bioinformatics
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Sebastiano Vascon is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice's Department of Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Statistics (DAIS), and affiliated with the European Center for Living Technology. He earned his PhD in 2016 from the Italian Institute of Technology and University of Genoa, focusing on evolutionary game theory in pattern analysis and computer vision. His postdoctoral work spanned institutions like the Technical University of Munich and ETH Zurich, where he specialized in Active Learning and multi-object tracking. His research merges AI with interdisciplinary challenges, including climate change, environmental science, and cultural heritage preservation. Key areas include graph neural networks, computer vision, and game-theoretic models. He leads projects like RePAIR (AI for cultural heritage reassembly) and EasyWalk (AI-driven mobility solutions), and contributes to initiatives like MEMEX (digital storytelling). Teaching spans courses in Deep Learning, Machine Learning for Environmental Applications, and AI in Cultural Management. Research projects include: RePAIR: AI-driven 3D puzzle solving for artifact reconstruction EasyWalk: Socially-aware navigation systems MEMEX: AI for inclusive digital storytelling Climate modeling with IceBoost framework Publications highlight innovations in trajectory forecasting, environmental risk assessment, and graph-based methods. He actively reviews for top conferences (CVPR, ECCV) and journals.

• Artificial Intelligence
• Computer Vision
• Machine Learning
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Émilie Passignat is a Researcher in the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her academic focus lies in the History of Modern Art (SSD ARTE-01/B), with particular expertise in Renaissance decorative systems, self-image in art, and cultural heritage conservation. Office location: Room 4D08, Palazzo Malcanton Marcorà Contact: emilie.passignat@unive.it Research Focus Specializes in Renaissance decorative systems and their architectural integration Examines the genesis of artistic partitions through Vasarian methodologies Analyzes self-representation in early modern European art Engaged in historiographical translation projects Contributes to cultural heritage conservation discourse Studies material culture of artistic objects Teaching Activities Currently teaches History of Modern Art courses for various degree programs including Conservation and Management of Cultural Heritage, Economics and Management of Arts, and Humanities degrees. Courses cover 6-credit modules focusing on modern art history and conservation practices. Publications Recent contributions include studies on Vasarian decorative systems (2024), editorial work on Renaissance decoration (2024), and analysis of Sabba da Castiglione's self-image (2023). Her publications appear in Mitteilungen des Kunsthistorischen Institutes in Florenz and other art history journals.

• History of Modern Art
• Renaissance Art
• Decorative Systems
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Patrizia Savi is a Tenured Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin within the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications. She actively participates in the Power Electronics Innovation Center (PEIC) and serves as a Senior Member of IEEE and the International Union of Radio Science . Teaching: She has been the Titolare del corso for 'Campi Elettromagnetici' (Electromagnetic Fields) since 2019-2021 at the Polytechnic University of Turin. Key Collaborations: Works with researchers across Italy and international institutions on projects involving GNSS-R for environmental monitoring. Research Interests: Her work focuses on GNSS Reflectometry for soil moisture retrieval, carbon-based composites (graphene, biochar, nanotubes) for microwave applications, and graphene tunable devices including biosensors. She also explores electromagnetic shielding using sustainable materials. Recent Publication Trends: Recent work emphasizes machine learning integration with GNSS-R data, biochar composite shielding in construction materials, and graphene-based biosensors for glucose and HRP detection. Key applications span climate action , environmental monitoring , and medical diagnostics . Scientific Awards: IEEE Fellow (2016-) IEEE Senior Member (2016-) International Union of Radio Science Senior Member (2024-) Advising: Supervises PhD students Simone Gaetano Ballaera and Fabio Peinetti , focusing on graphene sensors and tunable devices.

• GNSS Reflectometry
• Microwave Characterization of Materials
• Graphene Nanoplatelets
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Valentina Agostini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) at Polytechnic University of Turin, where she has established herself as a leading researcher in biomedical engineering with expertise in human movement analysis and signal processing. She is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center PolitoBIOMed Lab - Biomedical Engineering Lab, contributing significantly to the university's biomedical research infrastructure. Her primary research interests include biomedical signal processing, gait analysis, motor control, muscle synergies, postural control, and neuroengineering. Dr. Agostini leads the Biolab: Biomedical Engineering Group within DET, conducting research at the intersection of engineering principles and clinical applications. Her work spans fundamental signal processing techniques to clinical applications for neurological disorders, orthopedic recovery, and aging populations. Dr. Agostini's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on applying engineering methodologies to understand human movement, with increasing integration of machine learning and AI approaches. Her research shows evolution from foundational work on EMG signal processing toward sophisticated clinical applications, particularly for Parkinson's disease and cognitive-motor interactions. The trend indicates growing emphasis on wearable sensor technology, objective clinical assessment tools, and AI-driven diagnostic and therapeutic support systems. SIAMOC Best Methodological Paper Award (2009) Young Research Award from Società Italiana di Analisi del Movimento in Clinica (2010) AITA Best Paper Award (2013) MEMEA Best paper award from IEEE Instrumentation and Measurement Society (2014) Dr. Agostini serves as a dedicated mentor, currently supervising PhD student Fabrizio Sciscenti on neuroengineering techniques for Parkinson's Disease management. She leads significant research projects including S-CoDe (2025-2027) on stress and cognitive decline assessment, and PD_DBS (2023-2025) examining deep brain stimulation effects. Her editorial service includes Scientific Reports, Sensors, and Frontiers in Sports and Active Living, reflecting her standing in the international research community. She is a founding member of the National Bioengineering Group (GNB) and maintains active roles in professional societies including IEEE-HKN. Her laboratory work centers around the PolitoBIOMed Lab, where her team develops innovative approaches to biomedical signal processing, human movement analysis, and neuroengineering applications for healthcare, with particular focus on translating research findings into clinical practice for improved patient outcomes.

• Biomedical signal processing
• Gait analysis
• Motor control
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Walter Cupperi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage of Ca' Foscari University of Venice , specializing in museology, art conservation, and material culture studies. His research adopts a postnational perspective to analyze transnational artistic networks and the circulation of technical knowledge. Education: Scuola Normale Superiore (Pisa), with scholarships in Paris, Madrid, London, and Oxford Research areas: History of art collecting, Habsburg/Medici-Lorraine patronage, Renaissance medals, and classical tradition in the arts Recent publications include systematic catalogs of the Bargello National Museum (2024) and analyses of Samuel Quiccheberg's theoretical framework (2021). His work bridges museology, art history, and cultural heritage conservation. Scientific Awards : Carlo Maria Cipolla Prize (Italian Numismatic Society of Milan) Editorial Roles : Editor-in-chief of Venezia Arti (2019-2022) Editor of Marburger Jahrbuch für Kunstwissenschaft (2014-2016) Research Projects : Innovation networks in stone processing (2019-2022) Reverse Engineering and Digital Imaging (2025-2026)

• Museology
• Art Conservation and Restoration
• History of Art Collecting
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Mirco Raffetto is a Full Professor in the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic, and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) at the University of Genoa under the Polytechnic School. He actively participates in academic governance as a member of the Department Board, Scientific Council of the Interuniversity Center for Electromagnetic Fields and Biosystems (ICEMB), and School Council. Research Focus: His work spans Electromagnetic field analysis for moving media Computational electromagnetics with finite element methods Metamaterial modeling and inverse scattering Photobiomodulation effects on mitochondrial function Microwave imaging for biomedical applications Waveguide and cavity analysis for industrial systems His research combines theoretical rigor with numerical simulations to solve complex problems in electromagnetics and interdisciplinary biosystems. Teaching: He teaches graduate courses on Electromagnetic Fields in multiple degree programs including Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering. His teaching emphasizes both fundamental theory and practical applications.

• Electromagnetic Fields
• Computational Electromagnetics
• Metamaterials
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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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Hannah Baader is a Permanent Senior Research Fellow at the Kunsthistorisches Institut in Florenz , a Max Planck Institute, and leads the Research Group Transregional Art Histories: Actors, Spaces, Ecologies . She also directs the 4A_Lab (Art Histories, Archaeologies, Anthropologies, Aesthetics), a collaborative research program with the Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation. Her work bridges art history with ecological, transregional, and material perspectives, focusing on Early Modern Italian Art, maritime iconology, and environmental aesthetics. Education & Career: She earned her PhD in Art History from Freie Universität Berlin (2002), followed by roles at the Bibliotheca Hertziana in Rome and guest scholarships at institutions like the Getty Research Institute and the University of Heidelberg. She has held visiting professorships at the Universities of Heidelberg and Zurich. Research & Grants: Major grants include a Getty Foundation award for Art, Space, and Mobility in Early Globalization (2010–2015). Her research explores the interplay between art and nature, cultural archives, and transregional networks. Key projects include studies on maritime votive objects, ecological aesthetics, and the iconology of the sea. Publications & Leadership: Co-editor of Art and Ecology (2021) and author of a forthcoming monograph on sea iconology in Early Modern Italy. She leads international workshops and conferences on topics like Ecology and Aesthetics and has organized exhibitions such as Bildergeschichten vom Meer . Awards & Recognition: Supported by the Gerda-Henkel Foundation for doctoral research and recognized for interdisciplinary contributions to art history.

• Early Modern Italian Art
• Iconology of the Sea
• Art and Ecology
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Karina Pawlow is a doctoral fellow in the Lise Meitner Group "Coded Objects" at the Kunsthistorische Institut in Florenz, affiliated with the Max Planck Society. Her research examines early modern glass drawings as autonomous paper objects tied to material investigations and craftsmanship, particularly focusing on the Murano glass industry between tradition and innovation. Her work bridges art history, history of science, and history of technology, incorporating theories of New Materialism. She emphasizes artisanal epistemology through direct observation and exchanges with glassblowers. Key research themes include early modern art, dining cultures, cinematic conditions, and image-based social media. She received a grant from the German Study Centre in Venice (2022) to support her on-site investigations. Scientific awards: Grant from German Study Centre in Venice (April–September 2022)

• Art history
• History of science
• History of technology
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Valeria Burgio is a Research Fellow at Ca' Foscari University of Venice's Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage. She teaches Communication, Visual, and Interior Design at the university's School for International Education. Previously, she was a tenured researcher at the Free University of Bolzano for six years. Her research spans: Microbiome visualization in scientific research (ERC Health-X-Cross project) Graphic design processes and uncertainty representation Infographics critique, data semiotics, and visual journalism Pandemic diagrams, border visualization, and cultural semiotics Her 15 most recent publications (2014-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on: Semiotic analysis of scientific visualization Diagrammatic representations of ecological and social systems Critical studies of infographics in public communication Interdisciplinary approaches bridging design, semiotics, and cultural studies She holds a PhD in Theories of the Arts from Iuav University, Ca' Foscari, and Venice International University, following an honors degree in Communication Sciences from the University of Bologna. She completed postdoctoral work at EHESS/CNRS Paris and Iuav University.

• Data Visualization
• Infographics
• Visual Semiotics
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Andrea Sciarrone is an Associate Professor at the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) at the University of Genoa. He teaches courses on IoT applications, applied telecommunications, and Python programming for engineering disciplines. His research focuses on the integration of IoT and AI in structural health monitoring, wireless surveillance, and biomedical diagnostics. Key areas include edge computing, microwave imaging for stroke detection, and wearable sensors for rehabilitation. He has developed innovative systems for crowd monitoring, drone-based object tracking, and contactless patient surveillance using Wi-Fi signals. The recent articles highlight trends in AI-driven IoT optimization, wireless security, and biomedical engineering. His work bridges telecommunications theory with practical implementations in infrastructure monitoring and healthcare applications. He actively contributes to the development of eHealth systems, leveraging IoT for home rehabilitation and neurological symptom detection. His technical expertise spans compressive sensing, fingerprint-based positioning, and electromagnetic imaging techniques.

• Internet of Things (IoT)
• Wireless Communications
• Artificial Intelligence in Engineering
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Prof. Domenico Prattichizzo holds the position of Full Professor in the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematical Sciences at the University of Siena. His research focuses on advanced robotics, human-robot interaction, and biomedical engineering applications, with a strong emphasis on haptic feedback systems, soft robotics, and assistive technologies. He leads educational activities in control systems, robotics, and biotechnological engineering, contributing to the university’s Bachelor’s and Master’s programs. His work bridges robotics with healthcare, developing wearable devices for rehabilitation and neuromodulation solutions for neurological disorders. Key research areas include: Design of soft and rigid robotic grippers Haptic interfaces for teleoperation and human augmentation Neural control of robotic limbs for tetraplegia patients Wearable exoskeletons for stroke rehabilitation Sensory substitution devices for time perception Recent publications emphasize innovations in collaborative robotics, tactile feedback systems, and biomedical applications, with a focus on safety, adaptability, and human-centric design. His contributions to robotics education include developing open-source toolboxes and resources for undergraduate and graduate students.

• Robotics
• Human-Robot Interaction
• Biomedical Engineering
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