Barbara Caputo is a Full Professor at Politecnico di Torino, leading the VANDAL Laboratory and directing the AI@PoliTo Interdepartmental Lab. She holds a double affiliation with the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) and has held roles at Idiap-EPFL and Sapienza University. Her research focuses on AI, computer vision, domain adaptation, and federated learning. She contributes to national AI policy, including the Italian Strategy on AI and the National PhD on AI for Industry 4.0. She is an ERC Laureate and ELLIS Fellow, co-founding ELLIS society. Her work spans visual place recognition, action recognition, and cross-domain learning. Education: PhD in Computer Science from KTH Royal Institute of Technology (2005). Major roles include Rector’s Advisor on AI at PoliTo, Board Member of ELLIS, and coordinator of the AI & Industry 4.0 vertical in the National PhD program. Awards include ERC Laureate (2017), ELLIS Fellow (2019), and Inspiring Fifty Italy (2018). Her research emphasizes federated learning, domain adaptation, and AI ethics. Recent articles explore domain generalization, resource-efficient federated models, and AI-environment interactions. She collaborates with institutions like MUR, CNR, and the European Commission on AI policy and tech initiatives.
Matteo Sonza Reorda is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the Department of Automatic Control and Computer Science (DAUIN). He holds roles such as Partnership Agreement Coordinator with SMAT and has served as Vice-Rector for Research (2021–2024). His research focuses on fault tolerance, hardware reliability, and AI acceleration, with contributions to GPU/CNN reliability, self-test libraries, and defect-oriented testing. Education: M.S. in Electronics Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (1986) Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (1990) Research Interests: His work spans automatic test equipment, circuit reliability, GPU fault tolerance, neural network hardening, and embedded systems safety . He leads the Electronic CAD & Reliability Group and collaborates with institutions like the ISI Foundation and the National Research Council (CNR). Publications & Impact: With over 180 publications, his recent work emphasizes AI accelerator reliability, fault injection techniques, and safety-critical systems. Key trends include GPU resilience for CNNs, self-test library optimization, and radiation fault modeling in neural networks. Awards & Recognition: IEEE Fellow (2016–) Multiple best-paper awards at IEEE conferences (DDECS, DATE, etc.) Grants & Collaborations: Coordinator of EU projects (RESCUE, TUTORIAL) Partnerships with EDF, Marelli Europe, and SMAT Lead on National HPC/Quantum Computing Spoke 1 (2022–2025) Labs/Teams: Leads the CAD Group and collaborates with the French-Italian LIA LAFISI lab on hardware-software integration.
Jeffrey T. Checkel is a Full-time Professor in the Department of Political and Social Sciences at the European University Institute (EUI). He joined EUI in 2020 and previously held positions at Simon Fraser University, the University of Pittsburgh, and the University of Oslo. He earned his PhD in Political Science from MIT and a first degree in Applied Physics from Cornell University. His research focuses on international relations theory, qualitative methods, and identity formation. Key areas include constructivism, international institutions, civil war dynamics, and processual methods. He teaches courses on IR theory, qualitative methods, and philosophies of social science. Checkel's recent work explores 'Institutions at Bay? Regional Integration and Identity,' analyzing how regional organizations shape identity through local and national dynamics. He is Co-Editor-in-Chief of QMMR: Qualitative and Multi-Method Research and President of the APSA Qualitative and Multi-Method Research Organized Section. Education: PhD in Political Science (MIT), B.S. in Applied Physics (Cornell University) Research Interests: Identity formation, process tracing, constructivism, international institutions, civil war, qualitative methodologies. He advises numerous PhD students and post-doctoral fellows, leading working groups on IR theory and qualitative fieldwork. His publications span over 99 works, with a focus on bridging theoretical and methodological divides in social science.
Raffaella A. Del Sarto is a Full-time Professor holding a Joint Chair in Mediterranean Studies between the Department of Political and Social Sciences and the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute (EUI). Previously, she served as Associate Professor of Middle East Studies at Johns Hopkins SAIS Europe and held an ERC-funded BORDERLANDS project at the EUI. She earned her PhD (summa cum laude) in International Relations from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem and a MA in Political Science from Albert-Ludwigs University in Freiburg, Germany. Her research focuses on Middle East-North Africa (MENA) international relations, Europe-MENA relations, regional order dynamics, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Notable works include Borderlands: Europe and the Mediterranean Middle East (2021) and Israel under Siege (2017). She is fluent in English, German, French, Italian, Hebrew, and has intermediate knowledge of Arabic and Spanish. Her publications analyze regional alliances, EU foreign policy, and border governance, reflecting her expertise in qualitative methods and constructivist approaches. Awards include the Robert Schuman Distinguished Fellowship (2019-2020) and Italian habilitation as Full Professor (2019). She advises on topics linking Mediterranean IR with comparative frameworks, emphasizing conceptual innovation beyond 'exceptionalism' narratives. Her research projects include the MENARA initiative (2016-2021) on post-2011 Middle East transformations and the BORDERLANDS ERC project (2011-2017), exploring EU-MENA border dynamics.
Francesco Pilati is an Associate Professor at the Department of Industrial Engineering, University of Trento, where he serves as local coordinator for the scientific field ING-IND/17 (Industrial Plants and Logistic Systems). He chairs the research group on Industrial Plants, Production Systems, and Logistics, and teaches courses in Industrial Plants and Design of Digital Production and Assembly Systems. As coordinator of the Master's program in Management and Industrial Systems Engineering and University Coordinator for the EIT double degree in Zero-Defect Manufacture, Pilati bridges academic leadership with advanced manufacturing research. He has also served as Invited Lecturer at universities in Vienna and Göttingen. His research focuses on integrating environmental sustainability with technical-economic criteria through multi-objective optimization and impact assessment. Key areas include: Distribution networks and warehousing systems Manufacturing and assembly line design Hybrid energy production systems Digitization of manual production processes using depth cameras Recent publications highlight applications of Industry 4.0 technologies to pandemic safety, logistics optimization, and smart manufacturing. Pilati has received significant recognition including the Philip Morris Italia Empowering Research Award (2016) and Autostrade per l'Italia academic recognition. His editorial contributions include guest editing special issues on Digital Twins and Smart Factories in Q1 journals.
Professor Carlo Pappone is a Full Professor of Cardiology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (since 2019) and Director of the Arrhythmology Department at IRCCS Policlinico San Donato Hospital (since 2015). He has held previous academic/clinical leadership roles at IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital (2000-2010), Villa Maria Cecilia Hospital (2010-2015), and University of Naples Federico II (1990-2000). With 212 publications in top journals like NEJM, JAMA, and Circulation, he has made significant contributions to cardiac arrhythmia research. Current Positions Vita-Salute San Raffaele University (2019-present): Full Professor of Cardiology IRCCS Policlinico San Donato Hospital (2015-present): Director of Arrhythmology Department Previous Roles University of Naples Federico II (1990-2000) University of Michigan Ann Harbor (1990-2000) IRCCS San Raffaele Hospital (2000-2010) Villa Maria Cecilia Hospital (2010-2015) Research Focus: Specializing in cardiovascular diseases, his work spans atrial fibrillation ablation techniques, Brugada syndrome pathogenesis, heart failure device therapy, and ion channel disorders. His H-index of 53 and 18,407 citations reflect his substantial academic impact. Notable Scientific Contributions Author of 44 patents Principal Investigator in 14 clinical trials (clinicaltrials.gov) Developed circumferential pulmonary vein ablation technique Innovator in biventricular pacing systems for heart failure Pioneered research on non-excitatory current for cardiac contractility Scientific Recognition Awarded as Elite Reviewer of JACC (2005) Editorial Board Member of 6 leading journals Reviewer for NEJM, JAMA, Lancet, and Nature Medicine Education Medical Doctorate: University of Naples Federico II
Stefano Rossi is a Full Professor of Finance at Bocconi University's Department of Finance, serving as Chair of the Department. He holds affiliations with the Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and the European Corporate Governance Institute (ECGI), and serves on editorial boards for journals including Journal of Law, Finance, and Accounting and European Financial Management . His research focuses on corporate governance, bankruptcy, debt financing, sovereign borrowing, and quantitative trading, with publications in top journals such as The Journal of Finance and Journal of Monetary Economics . He has received international recognition, including awards for his work on ownership evolution. Prior to Bocconi, he taught at institutions including the Stockholm School of Economics and Cornell University. He earned his BA/MSc from Bocconi and a PhD in Finance from London Business School. Prof. Rossi's research explores intersections between corporate finance and public policy, with recent work analyzing credit cycles, municipal bankruptcy law, and liquidity shocks in insurance markets. His articles frequently address systemic financial risks and institutional frameworks governing corporate and sovereign debt. Awards include the ECGI Best Paper Prize for his collaborative research on ownership dynamics. Teaching spans corporate finance, valuation, and financial markets at undergraduate, graduate, and executive levels. He has developed courses at Bocconi's undergraduate, MBA, and PhD programs, emphasizing practical applications of theoretical finance models. His comprehensive curriculum includes mergers & acquisitions and private equity strategies. Key contributions include studies on shareholder voting mechanisms, sovereign default dynamics, and the impact of tax policies on corporate behavior. His work often bridges academic rigor with real-world policy implications, influencing both academic discourse and regulatory practices.
Giorgio Grisetti is a Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome within the Department of Systems and Computer Science, maintaining active research roles in the RoCoCo lab at Sapienza since November 2010 and the Autonomous Intelligent Systems Lab at Freiburg University where he previously served as a Post Doc under Wolfram Burgard starting in 2006. His educational background includes a M.Sc. in Computer Engineering from the University of Rome (2001) and a Ph.D. from Sapienza University of Rome's Intelligent Systems Lab (2006), supervised by Daniele Nardi. His doctoral thesis focused on SLAM using Rao-Blackwellized particle filters. Dr. Grisetti's research centers on mobile robotics with emphasis on robust solutions for autonomous navigation systems. His work spans theoretical and practical advancements in Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), robot localization, path planning, and sensor fusion, particularly leveraging LiDAR and multi-sensor configurations. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on optimization techniques, sensor calibration, and real-time performance for autonomous systems operating in complex environments. His publication trends reveal deep specialization in LiDAR-based SLAM (7 of 15 recent articles), bundle adjustment methods (4 articles), and sensor calibration/perception (3 articles), with consistent contributions to top robotics venues like IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters and ICRA. Key recognitions include: Nomination for the best IROS paper award (2010) Open Source achievement award from Willow Garage (2010) Best paper award at the International Conference and Exhibition on Unmanned Areal Vehicles (2010) Best Paper award at ICRA 2009 (2009) His research is conducted through the RoCoCo lab at Sapienza University of Rome and the Autonomous Intelligent Systems Lab at Freiburg University, focusing on developing foundational algorithms for mobile robot autonomy. Current projects emphasize robust perception systems, optimization frameworks for sensor fusion, and practical implementations for real-world navigation challenges.
Valter Moretti is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Trento. His academic career spans roles from Research Fellow to Full Professor, focusing on Mathematical Physics and Quantum Field Theory (QFT) in curved spacetime. He earned an MSc in Physics from Genova University and a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Trento University. Research Interests : Algebraic QFT, General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Operator Algebras, and Spectral Theory. His work bridges mathematical rigor with physical applications, particularly in quantum localization, entanglement, and curved spacetime phenomena. Publications : Authored 15+ recent papers on topics like quantum particle localization, entanglement certification, and QFT on curved backgrounds. Collaborated on a 2022 patent for generating entangled photon states. Awards : Holds a patent for a quantum-certified random number generator (2022). Supervision : Advised 8 PhD students, including N. Pinamonti, L. Franceschini, and C. van de Ven. Coordinated national and international research projects (e.g., H2020-MSCA-COFUND-2015). Labs & Collaborations : Affiliated with INFN, TIFPA-INFN, and Q@TN (Quantum@Trento). Organized conferences like Quantum Physics and Geometry (2014) and Quantum Machine Learning (2023). Teaching : Lectures on Analytical Mechanics, Quantum Relativistic Theories, and Special Relativity. Authored textbooks on Spectral Theory and Quantum Mechanics.
Battista Biggio is a Full Professor at the University of Cagliari, Italy, affiliated with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering under the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. His research focuses on machine learning security, adversarial attacks, and cybersecurity. He co-founded the cybersecurity firm Pluribus One and has pioneered foundational work in poisoning attacks and adversarial robustness. Education: MSc (2006), PhD (2010). He holds editorial roles as Associate Editor-in-Chief for Elsevier's Pattern Recognition Journal and serves on IEEE TNNLS and IEEE CIM editorial boards. His awards include the 2022 ICML Test of Time Award and the 2021 Pattern Recognition Medal. He chairs IAPR TC1 and organizes conferences like S+SSPR and AISec. Research interests span adversarial machine learning, malware detection, and secure AI systems. He leads initiatives such as the sAIfer Lab and co-develops the SecML-Torch library. Teaching includes courses on Machine Learning Security and Industrial Software Development. Notable contributions include seminal papers like 'Poisoning Attacks against Support Vector Machines' and 'Wild Patterns.' He manages over 10 research projects and advises on AI security for industrial applications. His work bridges academic research with practical cybersecurity solutions.
Marco Brogna is an Associate Professor of Economic Geography at the Department of Methods and Models for Economy, Territory, and Finance at Sapienza University of Rome. He has been serving in this capacity since March 2007, following his position as a Confirmed Researcher of Economic Geography from 2001 to 2007. His academic work is deeply rooted in the Faculty of Economics, where he has held significant administrative roles including Delegate of the Dean for Teaching and President of the Coordination Committee for Degree Programs. Professor Brogna's research interests span Tourism Development , Sustainable Tourism , Local Economic Development , Economic Geography , Territorial Planning , and Accessible Tourism . His work consistently focuses on the intersection between tourism, regional development, and sustainable practices. He has particular expertise in analyzing tourism dynamics in the Lazio region and Rome, examining how tourism impacts local economies and how territories can be developed to maximize tourism potential while maintaining sustainability. His recent publications reveal a clear trend toward analyzing post-pandemic tourism recovery, sustainable development models, and the evolving relationship between tourism and local communities. His research demonstrates a progression from traditional tourism studies toward more complex analyses of tourism's role in territorial development, with increasing focus on digital influences, accessibility, and sustainable practices. His work spans both theoretical frameworks and practical applications, often using case studies from Rome and the Lazio region to illustrate broader principles of tourism development. Professor Brogna has been actively involved in thesis supervision for undergraduate and graduate students, encouraging students to apply one semester before their expected completion date. He has led numerous research projects funded by the Lazio Region, including innovative research on tourist industry management, tourism training, and sustainable tourism development. His most significant projects include being responsible for the 2021 research on 'Innovative Management of the Tourist Industry' and the 2020 National Report on Open-Air Tourism. Professor Brogna has also been instrumental in organizing academic events, including the 'Giovedì del Turismo' conference series at Sapienza University since 2015, as well as numerous other conferences on tourism development, sustainable tourism, and territorial planning. His work extends beyond academia into practical applications through his involvement with Rome's strategic tourism planning and various governmental advisory roles.
Summary Tiziano VESCOVI is a Full Professor of Business Economics and Management at the Venice School of Management , Ca' Foscari University of Venice. He holds roles including Co-Director of the International Management to Asia Research Laboratory (IMA Lab), member of the technical-scientific Committee of the Ca' Foscari Challenge School, and scientific director of the Italian School of Booksellers. His teaching focuses on Cross-Cultural Marketing , Brand Management , and International Marketing to China in both English and Italian programs. Education : - Degree in Business Economics (Ca' Foscari, 1981) - ITP Certificate (HEC Paris, 1987). Research Interests : - Cross-cultural aspects in international markets, particularly China. - Digital transformation in marketing strategies. - Luxury brand management and global market entry strategies. - Made-in-Italy products in socio-culturally diverse markets. Recent Projects : - 'The Merchant and the Dragon' (2013-): Strategies for Italian SMEs entering China. - 'Managing Digital Transformation' (2021-): Strategic processes in tech adoption. - PNRR LEGO Project (2024-26): Italy-East Asia education collaboration. Office Hours : - Weekly online sessions (Thursdays 2-4 PM via Zoom). - Physical location: San Giobbe Campus, C1 Building, Room 127. Labs/Initiatives : - IMA Lab: Research on Asia-Pacific market dynamics. - Master in Luxury Client Advisor: Collaboration with LVMH Group.
Armando Rungi is a Professor of Economics at IMT School for Advanced Studies in Lucca, Italy. He teaches econometrics, international economics, and macroeconomics to PhD students. In addition to his academic role, he serves as a research fellow at the Observatory on Foreign Firms in Italy and has consulted for the European Commission, OECD, and UNCTAD on international trade and investment issues. His research focuses on international economics, industrial organization, applied econometrics, and statistical learning. Recent work emphasizes the organization of multinational enterprises, global value chains, labor markets, cyber-resilience of supply chains, and the integration of econometric and machine learning tools for policy evaluation and predictive analysis. His recent publications explore topics such as the impact of trade agreements, multinational enterprises' strategies, and the application of machine learning in predicting firm behaviors and evaluating economic policies. A common theme is the analysis of supply chain resilience, corporate ownership structures, and the effects of globalization on firms' competitiveness and productivity. No scientific awards are mentioned in the provided information. No advisees or grant details are listed in the text. His professional activities include consulting roles and research collaborations. He is affiliated with the Observatory on Foreign Firms in Italy, which evaluates the impact of multinational companies and strategies to attract foreign investment in Italy.
Dino Pedreschi is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pisa, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science (DI-UNIPI). He co-leads the Pisa KDD Lab, a joint research initiative between the University of Pisa and the Italian National Research Council’s Institute of Information Science and Technology, one of the earliest labs focused on data mining and knowledge discovery. His research spans Big Data Analytics , Social Network Analysis , Human Mobility Analysis , Privacy-by-Design , Explainable AI (XAI) , and ethical data mining . He is a pioneer in privacy-preserving data mining and has contributed significantly to understanding societal impacts of AI and big data. Recent publications highlight trends in explainable AI , fairness-aware data mining , urban mobility modeling , and socio-economic nowcasting , reflecting a strong interdisciplinary focus combining computer science, social science, and policy. Notable scientific awards include: Google Research Award on Privacy (2009) University of Pisa Ordine del Cherubino (2017) Pedreschi has played leadership roles in major conferences such as ECML/PKDD (Co-Chair 2004), ICDM (Vice-Chair 2005), and ICDE (Vice-Chair 2014). He founded the Business Informatics MSc program at the University of Pisa to train interdisciplinary data scientists. He has been a visiting scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, CWI Amsterdam, UCLA, and the Barabási Lab at Northeastern University. He actively contributes to European research initiatives including SoBigData++, FAIR, and TAILOR, and has advised on AI policy, including testimony before the Italian Parliament on AI and labor markets. He is a key member of the Pisa KDD Lab, a leading research group in data science and AI ethics, fostering collaboration between academia and public institutions.
Alberto Brugnoli is a Full Professor in Applied Economics at the University of Bergamo, Italy, where he has served since 2020. He holds the UNESCO Chair on Human Rights, International Cooperation and Sustainable Development and serves as Delegate for International Cooperation in Developing Countries at the University of Bergamo. His academic career spans over 30 years with progressive appointments from Researcher to Full Professor. Brugnoli's research focuses on International Development Cooperation, Sustainable Development, Local Development, Regional Governance and Policy, Migration, Municipal Financing, and Trade. His work demonstrates a strong international dimension through collaborations with institutions like Fundação Getulio Vargas (Brazil), McGill University (Canada), OECD, and the European Commission. His recent publications show a clear trajectory toward sustainability, decarbonization, and economic transition topics. His research output reveals a progression from traditional economic policy topics toward contemporary challenges of sustainability, climate change, and social development. The most recent publications (2022-2025) predominantly address decarbonization, sustainable economic transitions, and regional development strategies, reflecting current global economic policy priorities. Award by the Scientific Committee of the First Report on Finance of the Rosselli Foundation (2012) Award by the NATO Assistant Secretary General for Public Diplomacy (2009) Recognition from Università Bocconi for editorial contributions (1999) Brugnoli has advised numerous international research projects and has extensive teaching experience in Development Economics, Regional Economics, and International Cooperation. His leadership extends to serving as President of the Master's Degree Program in Human Rights, Migration and International Cooperation (2018-2022) and various delegate roles at the University of Bergamo.
