Parallel and Distributed Systems Professors and Supervisors in Italy

Luciano TarriconeView profile

Professor

University of SalentoItaly

Luciano Tarricone is a Full Professor of Electromagnetic Fields in the Department of Innovation Engineering at the University of Salento, Italy. He teaches core courses such as Electromagnetic Fields for the Bachelor's in Information Engineering and Applied Electromagnetics for the Master's in Communication Engineering and Electronic Technologies. His office is located at the Ecotekne Center, Pal. O, Lecce-Monteroni. He has been actively involved in academic and research activities at the university since 2001. His research focuses on the interaction between electromagnetic fields and biological systems, numerical dosimetry using parallel FDTD methods, innovative radiopropagation modeling, optimization of radio base station networks, CAD of antennas and microwave circuits, and supercomputing applications in electromagnetics. He coordinates the Electromagnetic Fields research group and has led multiple industrial and fundamental research projects. His expertise spans both theoretical and applied aspects of electromagnetics, with strong interdisciplinary connections to biomedical engineering and telecommunications. The recent publications and teaching materials reflect a consistent focus on bioelectromagnetics, EM safety, wireless technologies (including RFID and IoT), radar systems, and computational methods. His work integrates theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and practical applications in health, telecommunications, and environmental monitoring. Full Professor of Electromagnetic Fields (ING-INF/02) Chair of Electromagnetic Fields Coordinator, Electromagnetic Fields Research Group Member of various academic committees at department and faculty levels Luciano Tarricone has not received any explicitly mentioned scientific awards in the provided text. However, his leadership in research projects and extensive teaching responsibilities indicate significant academic recognition. He advises students through project-based learning in his Applied Electromagnetics course, where students develop and present practical projects. Although specific grant details are not listed, he has coordinated several basic and industrial research projects. His research group is active in multiple domains, particularly bioEM interaction, human-antenna dosimetry, and computational electromagnetics, with potential collaborations in biomedical and telecommunications sectors.

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Simona Ester RomboView profile

Professor

University of PalermoItaly

Simona Ester Rombo is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at Università degli Studi di Palermo (UNIPA), Italy. Her research spans computational biology, bioinformatics, network analysis, and big data approaches applied to biological and social systems. Her primary research interests include: Bioinformatics and computational genomics, particularly focusing on lncRNA-disease associations and RNA editing Network analysis and graph algorithms for biological and social networks Development of software tools for large-scale data analysis in biology Machine learning applications in drug discovery and repurposing Big data approaches for genomic sequence analysis and social network analysis Professor Rombo's publications demonstrate a strong focus on developing computational methods for biological network analysis, with particular emphasis on protein-protein interaction networks, molecular interaction networks, and lncRNA-disease association prediction. Her work bridges computer science and biology, creating practical tools and algorithms that address real biological challenges. Her scientific contributions include: Development of DIAMIN, a software library for distributed analysis of molecular interaction networks Creation of FEDRO, a tool for discovering candidate ORFs in plants with RNA editing Research on topological properties of biological networks and their functional implications Applications of network analysis to drug discovery and repurposing Professor Rombo actively teaches courses related to big data management and software engineering, mentoring students in computer science and artificial intelligence programs. Her office is located at Via Archirafi 34, Floor 2, Room 220 at UNIPA, with office hours on Mondays from 9:30 to 13:30.

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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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Claudio SILVESTRIView profile

Associate Professor

Ca' Foscari University of VeniceItaly

Claudio SILVESTRI is an Associate Professor at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Statistics. He specializes in Computer Science (INFO-01/A), with a focus on data mining, privacy in location-based services, and spatio-temporal data analysis. His research integrates computer science with environmental and biomedical applications. Teaching Responsibilities include courses on Advanced Data Management (Computer Science) and Geographic Information Systems (Environmental Sciences) at the Master's level across multiple academic years. Research Interests span: Algorithms for privacy protection in location-based services Spatio-Temporal Data Warehouses and trajectory analysis Parallel computing on GPU and cloud platforms Applications in fisheries monitoring and diabetic kidney disease modeling Funding Projects include EU initiatives like H2020 (e.g., DC-ren for kidney disease research) and regional grants (e.g., ADMIN4D on Industry 4.0). Key collaborations involve researchers like Salvatore ORLANDO and Debora SLANZI. He is affiliated with the European Center for Living Technology (ECLT) and the Research Institute for Social Innovation. Office hours are held Wednesdays 2-4 PM by email appointment.

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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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Claudio PasseroneView profile

Associate Professor

Polytechnic University of TurinItaly

Claudio Passerone is a Tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) of Politecnico di Torino. He is affiliated with the College of Electronic, Telecommunications and Physics Engineering and serves as an Invited Member in the College of Computer, Film, and Mechatronics Engineering. His teaching focuses on electronics for embedded systems across multiple academic cycles. Research interests: Embedded Systems, Hardware-Software Co-design, Machine Learning, Cubesat, and Low-Cost Space Technologies Skills: Computer Architecture, Distributed Systems, Signal Processing, and Machine Learning Applications He supervises Pierpaolo Mori', whose PhD research explores DNN optimization techniques. Passerone contributes to the Nanosatellites research group and leads initiatives in the Zero Robotics competition.

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Alessandro SavinoView profile

Associate Professor

Polytechnic University of TurinItaly

Alessandro Savino is an Associate Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) of Politecnico di TORINO. He serves as an academic advisor for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in Computer Engineering (Ingegneria Informatica) and contributes to PhD programs in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering. Research Interests: Approximate computing, Cybersecurity (including automotive systems), Dependability, Parallel computing, Reliability analysis, and Neuromorphic architectures. Key Projects: Leads RESCHIP4EU (2024-2028), NEUROPULS (2023-2027), and commercial contracts focused on real-time OS validation and avionics design. Publications: Recent work spans hardware security (e.g., VeriSide for leakage assessment), spiking neural networks (SpikeExplorer, SpikingJET), and automotive cybersecurity (CARACAS, CAN-MM). Teaching: Instructs courses on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Hardware & Wireless Security, and System Programming across Politecnico di TORINO and Scuola IMT Alti Studi - LUCCA. Research Group: Leads the SMILIES group, focusing on resilient computer architectures and life sciences.

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Fulvio ValenzaView profile

Assistant Professor

Polytechnic University of TurinItaly

Fulvio Valenza is an Assistant Professor (Fixed-Term Tenure-Track, RTD-B) at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) , Polytechnic University of Turin . He is a member of the NETGROUP - Computer Networks Group and teaches courses such as Security of next-generation networks and Data Protection, Privacy, and Anonymity across multiple degree programs including Cybersecurity Engineering and Computer and Systems Engineering. Research Interests: Cybersecurity, Network Security, Security Automation, Distributed Systems, Quantum Cryptography Projects: MIRANDA (EU-funded cybersecurity research), Commercial contracts for "ESCAPE" seminar organization Research Trends in his publications focus on security automation in virtualized/cloud environments, formal verification of network policies, and optimization of security configurations for industrial and automotive systems. His work bridges theoretical methods (e.g., formal verification) with practical deployments (e.g., Kubernetes security, VNF placement). Teaching spans both the Polytechnic University of Turin and the University of Eastern Piedmont (2020-2022), covering topics in network security, cloud technologies, and cybersecurity.

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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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Francisco FacchineiView profile

Professor

Sapienza University of RomeItaly

Francisco Facchinei is a Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Department of Computer, Automatic and Management Engineering Antonio Ruberti within the College of Engineering. His research spans nonlinear and non-differentiable optimization, complementarity problems, variational inequalities, and game theory applications in telecommunications. His work focuses on developing algorithms for nonconvex optimization with ghost penalties, asynchronous distributed methods, and applications in healthcare and communications systems. Key Contributions: Foundational work in variational inequality theory, generalized Nash equilibrium problems, and optimization over dynamic networks. Recent Trends: Emphasis on asynchronous parallel algorithms, stochastic optimization, and non-invasive medical diagnostics via machine learning. He has held academic positions at Sapienza University since 1990, progressing from Ricercatore to Professore Ordinario. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.

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Gilbert BabinView profile

Professor

Free University of Bozen-BolzanoItaly

Gilbert Babin is a Professor of Information Technologies at HEC Montréal, where he is affiliated with GRESI, ERPsim Lab, and Tech3Lab. He has been cited 1331 times according to Google Scholar, indicating significant scholarly impact in his field of research. His research interests span several key areas in information systems and business technology: Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems Business simulation and serious games Cognitive aspects of information systems use Business intelligence and analytics Operations management education Professor Babin's work demonstrates a strong focus on the intersection of information technology and business processes, particularly through simulation-based approaches. His publication history shows an evolution from technical optimization problems (1996-2007) to applied business contexts (2010-2012), with his most recent work exploring the integration of neuroscientific approaches with enterprise systems. His research on ERP simulation games has been particularly influential, with his 2011 paper receiving 132 citations. His current research trajectory includes innovative cross-disciplinary work combining information systems with cognitive neuroscience, examining how brain-computer interfaces can enhance sustained attention in business contexts. This represents a cutting-edge direction that bridges traditional information systems research with emerging neurotechnologies.

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Cosimo SolidoroView profile

Professor

University of TriesteItaly

Cosimo Solidoro is an Oceanographer and marine ecologist who currently serves as Director of the Oceanography department at OGS (Istituto Nazionale di Oceanografia e di Geofisica Sperimentale). He is also a Professor of 'Ocean Models and Data Analytic' at the University of Trieste, a member of the PhD school in Life Science (Trieste), and of the national PhD school on Earth Observations (Rome Sapienza). His extensive professional engagements include serving as president of the International Society of Ecological Modelling - European Chapter, Italian National Representative of IGBP program IMBER, member of the European Marine Board, and member of the executive board of the European consortium Euromarine. Professor Solidoro's research spans coastal areas, lagoons, and open sea ecosystems, focusing on the impacts of climate change, anthropogenic forcing, and natural phenomena on biodiversity and ecosystem functioning. His work integrates quantitative approaches to sustainability, complex system theory, and ecological-socio-economical systems. He has made significant contributions to developing ocean models and data analytics approaches, particularly applied to the Mediterranean Sea region. His research methodology combines advanced computational modeling with empirical data analysis, often taking an interdisciplinary approach that bridges physical, biological, and social dimensions of marine systems. His publication record shows a strong focus on Mediterranean marine ecosystems, with particular attention to the Venice Lagoon. Recent work (2022-2023) addresses climate change impacts including acidification, deoxygenation, and extreme weather events like Medicane Apollo. Earlier work established foundational models for lagoon ecosystems, mercury cycling, and phytoplankton dynamics. His research demonstrates a progression from developing basic hydrodynamic and ecological models toward increasingly integrated approaches that address sustainability challenges through coupled ecological-socio-economic frameworks. Professor Solidoro has received notable recognition including the Prigogine junior medal (2006) and co-recipient of Denni medals (2008). He serves on the editorial boards of Ecological Modelling, Ecological Informatics, Frontiers in Marine Science, and Bulletin of Oceanography, reflecting his standing in the marine science community. With over 200 research papers published, Professor Solidoro has successfully guided numerous students and postdocs who now hold research positions globally. His current involvement in major initiatives like Extended Partnership RETURN, National Center Future Biodiversity, INEST, and ITINERIS demonstrates continued research leadership. His work as a Lead Author for IPBES assessments highlights the policy relevance of his research. Professor Solidoro maintains an active international network through visiting positions at institutions including Berkeley, IIASA, DTU, and PML.

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