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Michaela Bürger-Koftis serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Genoa's School of Humanities. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced courses such as German Literature and Culture III , German Linguistics (LM) , and Cultures of German-speaking Countries across undergraduate and master's programs focused on teaching, publishing, and intercultural communication. Her research investigates polyphonic structures in multilingual literature, with emphasis on German-Russian linguistic intersections and autobiographical narratives. Key projects explore lyrical diary forms and creative writing through the lens of polyphony, examining how multilingual expression shapes narrative identity and literary innovation in contemporary works. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on the Polyphony research initiative, revealing evolving methodologies in multilingual creativity and writing. This work establishes frameworks for analyzing cross-linguistic literary production while documenting the project's development from 2018-2023. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. While specific student advisees remain unlisted, Bürger-Koftis contributes to academic governance as a member of the School of Humanities Library Board. Her collaborative research with institutions like Catania University demonstrates institutional partnership development within multilingual literary studies. The Polyphony project functions as an interdisciplinary research hub with dedicated web infrastructure, facilitating scholarly exchange on multilingual writing practices and serving as a model for digital humanities collaboration in literary studies.

• German Literature
• Linguistics
• Multilingualism
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Giuseppe Carlo Marano is a Full Professor at the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering at Politecnico di Torino. He is also a component of the SISCON Interdepartmental Center for Infrastructure Safety. With expertise in civil and structural engineering, his work focuses on machine learning applications, seismic risk reduction, and sustainable structural optimization. Education Graduated cum laude in Structural Engineering from Polytechnic University of Bari PhD in Structural Engineering from University of Florence (2000) Research Interests Marano's research spans structural optimization, seismic engineering, and machine learning applications in civil infrastructure. He develops advanced computational models for: Seismic retrofitting of existing structures Optimization of steel and masonry structures Recycled materials in concrete production AI-driven structural health monitoring Multiobjective design methodologies Publication Trends His recent work emphasizes: Machine learning for concrete mix design and damage assessment Optimization of gridshells and arch structures Seismic isolation systems and vibration control Sustainable construction practices with recycled materials Multiobjective genetic algorithms for structural design Scientific Recognitions National Scientific Qualification - First Band (2013, MIUR Italy) Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Lecture (2012, China) Academic Contributions As an educator, he teaches: Consolidamento Strutturale (Structural Consolidation) Dinamica delle Vibrazioni Random (Random Vibration Dynamics) Progettazione Generativa (Generative Design) He also leads Challenge@PoliTo initiatives and contributes to national infrastructure safety regulations. Research Projects ADAPT4CE - Adaptive Digital Systems for Circular Economy (2025-2028) AI-ENVISERS - AI for Seismic Retrofit Environmental Impact (2023-2025) ADDOPTML - Additive Manufacturing Optimization (2021-2025)

• Civil Engineering
• Structural Engineering
• Machine Learning in Structural Engineering
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Giuseppe Fontana is an Associate Professor of Political Economy (SECS-P/01) at the University of Sannio (UNISANNIO) in the Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM). He has maintained an active research profile for over two decades, establishing himself as a significant contributor to Post-Keynesian economics and monetary theory. His research interests include: Post-Keynesian Economics Monetary Theory and Endogenous Money Macroeconomic Policy and Financial Stability Financialization and Socioeconomic Impacts Economic Methodology and History of Economic Thought International Trade and Exchange Rate Theory Stock-Flow Consistent Modeling Fontana's scholarly trajectory demonstrates a consistent focus on heterodox economic approaches, particularly Post-Keynesian theory. His work evolved from theoretical contributions in the early 2000s to increasingly policy-relevant analyses of contemporary economic challenges. His recent publications show special attention to the Eurozone crisis, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on European economies, and the theoretical foundations of monetary production. He frequently employs stock-flow consistent modeling to provide comprehensive analyses of macroeconomic phenomena, challenging mainstream economic frameworks with alternative theoretical perspectives. Fontana has established important collaborations with scholars like Emiliano Brancaccio, Riccardo Realfonzo, and Marc Lavoie, demonstrating his integration within international networks of heterodox economists. His work has been published in leading heterodox economics journals including the Cambridge Journal of Economics, Journal of Post Keynesian Economics, and Review of Political Economy, as well as in edited volumes with major academic publishers like Palgrave Macmillan and Edward Elgar.

• Political Economy
• Post-Keynesian Economics
• Monetary Theory
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Caterina Stefania Romeo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Literature and Culture at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Letters and Philosophy. She teaches courses including Introduction to Literary Criticism, Gender, Race, and Mobilities: Narratives and Counternarratives, and Literature, Migration, Inequality. Her office is located on the 4th floor of the Faculty of Letters and Philosophy in Studio B. Dr. Romeo specializes in Postcolonial Studies, Gender Studies, Migration Studies, and Race and Ethnicity Studies, with particular focus on Italian literature and transnational perspectives. Her research explores the intersections of race, gender, and postcoloniality in contemporary Italian contexts, examining how these dynamics shape national identity, urban spaces, and literary production. She has made significant contributions to understanding postcolonial Italian literature, Black Italian experiences, and intersectional approaches to cultural studies. Her scholarly work demonstrates consistent engagement with contemporary issues in Italian society, particularly regarding migration, race relations, and gender dynamics. She has developed innovative frameworks for analyzing how postcolonial perspectives reshape understandings of Italian national identity and cultural production. Premio nazionale di divulgazione scientifica (2014) - finalista John Fante Prize (2009) for La pelle che separa di Kym Ragusa Acerbi Special Prize for Women's Writing (2008) for Vertigo di Louise DeSalvo American Italian Historical Association Award for best doctoral thesis in Italian American Studies (2000) Dr. Romeo has supervised numerous doctoral students including Christina Maraboutaki, Giulia Fabbri, Valentina Quaresima, Barbara De Vivo, Emily Marogi, and Karisma Wilson. She has received multiple research grants including Transliteratures Fellowship, Princeton-Pettoranello Foundation Dissertation Grants, and various post-doctoral fellowships. Her work demonstrates sustained engagement with both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in postcolonial, gender, and migration studies. She is actively involved in organizing academic events, conferences, and seminars focused on postcolonial studies, gender studies, and migration. Dr. Romeo has collaborated extensively with international scholars and institutions, reflecting her transnational approach to research and teaching.

• Postcolonial Studies
• Italian Literature
• Gender Studies
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Sara Vinco is an Associate Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN), Politecnico di Torino, Italy. She specializes in battery simulation, digital twins, and energy-efficient design automation for heterogeneous embedded systems, aligning with Industrial and Information Engineering (Area 0009) and ERC sectors including Computer Architecture and Machine Learning . Her research focuses on advancing cyber-physical systems through simulation frameworks like SystemC-AMS, enabling holistic modeling of analog, digital, and thermal domains. Key projects include data-driven digital twins for EV batteries and low-area digital circuits in industrial/medical applications, supported by commercial contracts such as C-based virtual prototyping. Her recent publications (2022-2023) emphasize machine learning for battery SOH/SOC estimation , energy monitoring in production lines , and multi-domain fault modeling . These works span journals like IEEE Transactions and conferences including DATE and ISLPED. Awarded the FFABR 2017 grant and IEEE FDL Best Paper Award 2011 , she also chairs editorial boards for IEEE Transactions on CAD and DATE Conference. She supervises PhD students Giovanni Pollo (Digital Circuits) and Khaled Alamin (EV Battery Twins), reflecting her leadership in smart systems design.

• Battery simulation
• Cyber physical system
• Design simulation
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Maurizio Conti is a Full Professor of Economics at the Department of Economics, University of Genova . He holds a PhD from the University of Essex and an MSc from the University of Warwick, with additional affiliations as an IZA Research Fellow and board member of the Italian Association of Labor Economics (AIEL) . Educational Background : PhD in Economics (Essex, 2004); MSc Economics (Warwick, 2000); Laurea in Business and Economics (Genova, 1998). Research Focus spans labour economics , industrial economics , and transport economics . Key topics include: Impact of labour market institutions (e.g., employment protection, unions) on firm investment in physical/human capital Transport infrastructure effects on productivity, house prices, and regional development Policy evaluation in regulated industries and public procurement Recent Publications analyze high-speed rail impacts, cooperative industrial relations, and firm dynamics under regulatory frameworks, with methodologies ranging from quasi-experimental designs to cross-country comparative analyses. Scientific Recognition : IZA Research Fellow (since 2006) Organized conferences like the Genoa Labour Workshop and participated in COMPIE and NERI networks Teaching includes courses on MICROECONOMICS , Economic Policy , and Transport Economics , with a focus on applied analysis, productivity measurement, and regulatory frameworks.

• Labour economics
• Public policy evaluation
• Economics of regulation & network industries
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Beatrice Lerma is an Associate Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin , affiliated with the Department of Architecture and Design and serving as Deputy Coordinator of the Doctoral School of Design and Technology: People, Environment, Systems . Research focuses on Innovative Materials , Sensory Design , and Design for Cultural Heritage Key skills in Environmental Engineering , Industrial Design , and Circular Economy Her recent work explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Material Innovation , particularly in sustainable polymer systems and transparent wood technology. She leads the BIOMAPS (2025-2028) and AI-TRANSPWOOD (2024-2026) projects. 2025: AI applications in biobased materials 2024: Cultural heritage signage solutions 2024: Circular material taxonomic frameworks Scientific recognitions include ADI Design Index Selection Award (2015) and Young & Design (2013). She supervises PhD candidates Noemi Emidi and Eva Vanessa Bruno , and serves on the OFFICINA Scientific Committee since 2014.

• Innovative Materials
• Support to SMEs
• Sensory Design
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Alexia Delfino serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics at Bocconi University, with affiliations spanning CEPR DEV & OE, J-PAL, IZA, IGIER, LEAP, CESIfo, and BAFFI. She maintains a dual research presence as Visiting Research Fellow at STICERD. Her academic foundation includes a PhD in Economics from the London School of Economics (2020). Delfino operates at the intersection of Development, Organizational, and Behavioral Economics, employing experimental and survey methodologies to investigate how social norms, institutions, and identity shape labor market disparities and organizational productivity. Her fieldwork spans both developed and developing economies, with particular emphasis on gender dynamics in entrepreneurship and workplace culture. Recent projects examine trauma's impact on economic decision-making and value alignment in corporate environments. Her publication trajectory reveals a consistent focus on gender economics and institutional analysis, with increasing methodological sophistication in field experiments and cross-national comparisons. The 2024-2025 publications demonstrate expansion into historical data analysis and team dynamics while maintaining core themes of gender barriers and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Recognition includes: UniCredit Foundation Best Paper Award on Gender Economics (2021) Research funding reflects policy relevance through partnerships with major development institutions: J-PAL Global Economic Affairs and Policy & Performance Evaluation Innovations for Poverty Action (IPA) Exploratory and Research Grants LEAP and Weiss Fund support for gender-focused field experiments IGA-Rockefeller Research and Impact Fund for trauma economics research She leads international collaborations examining reskilling interventions in Italy, lactation infrastructure in Kenya, and teenage job experimentation in Switzerland, demonstrating strong cross-institutional research networks with Harvard, LSE, and World Bank affiliates.

• Development Economics
• Organizational Economics
• Behavioral Economics
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Nicole Novielli, Ph.D., is Associate Professor at the University of Bari “A. Moro” , Italy, where she conducts research on affective computing applied to software engineering and human-computer interaction. She leads the Collaborative Development Group and coordinates national projects investigating emotions in software teams, AI quality and IoT ecosystems. Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science, University of Bari, 2010 – thesis on “Lexical Semantics of Dialogue Acts” M.Sc. in Computer Science (Knowledge & Software Engineering), University of Bari, 2006 – summa cum laude B.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Bari, 2004 – summa cum laude Visiting researcher at USC-ICT, University of Aberdeen, FBK-irst (Trento) Research interests revolve around recognizing and exploiting affective and cognitive states in computer-mediated cooperative work. She studies sentiment and emotion mining in developers’ textual communication, multimodal emotion recognition via low-cost biometric sensors, and natural-language dialogue simulation for intelligent interfaces. Her work couples software engineering with natural language processing , social media analytics and human-computer interaction . Recent articles (2021-2025) reveal a clear trend: integrating deep learning and large language models into software engineering tasks—automated issue labelling, sentiment classification, technical-debt detection—while validating these techniques through rigorous empirical studies and biometric experiments . A parallel stream explores developer experience , measuring how emotions and cognitive load influence productivity, code quality and collaboration. Scientific awards include the 2020 Apex Award for Publication Excellence , multiple Distinguished Reviewer Awards at flagship venues (ESEC/FSE, ICSME, MSR), the Best Paper Award SANER 2019 and the Best Student Paper Award ACII 2009 . She currently teaches “Sentiment Analysis” in the Data-Science MSc and “Computer Networks” in the ITPS programme. She has advised numerous B.Sc., M.Sc. and PhD projects and is PI or Co-PI of four ongoing grants: EmoQuest (SIR), EMPATHY (PRIN), FAIR-Spoke 6 (PnRR), and QualAI (PRIN 2022). Dr. Novielli serves on the editorial boards of Empirical Software Engineering and Journal of Systems and Software , has guest-edited special issues on affect awareness in SE, and has chaired tracks at ICSE, SANER, MSR, ICSME and SSBSE. She co-leads the Collaborative Development Group and actively releases datasets and open-source tools for the community.

• Affective Computing
• Software Engineering
• Natural Language Processing
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Monica Pratesi is a Full Professor of Statistics at the Department of Economics and Management of the University of Pisa. She currently serves on leave as Director of the Department for Statistical Production at ISTAT, coordinating 937 researchers and managers. Her expertise spans small area estimation, poverty measurement, survey methodology, and official statistics. She leads the Tuscan Universities Research Centre “Camilo Dagum” and has held two Jean Monnet Chairs focusing on poverty and living conditions in the EU. She has coordinated major EU projects like INGRID-2 and MAKSWELL, advancing methodologies for inclusive growth and sustainable development. Her research integrates big data and citizen-generated data into statistical frameworks. Awards include presidencies of the Italian Statistical Society and the International Association of Survey Statisticians. Education & Roles: Full Professor of Statistics (SECS-S/01) at University of Pisa since 2012 Director, Department for Statistical Production at ISTAT (until 2024) President, Italian Statistical Society (2016-2020) President-elect, International Association of Survey Statisticians (2022-2023) Research Focus: Advanced statistical methods for poverty monitoring, small area estimation, survey design, and leveraging big data for policy impact. Key areas include multidimensional poverty, educational poverty, and sustainable development indicators. Her work emphasizes real-time data integration and policy relevance. Grants & Projects: Principal Investigator for INGRID-2 (EU H2020, 2017-2021) Principal Investigator for MAKSWELL (EU H2020, 2017-2020) Coordinator of SAMPLE (FP7) and INGRID (FP7) Labs & Teams: Active in the Societal Transitions group and contributes to the European Master in Official Statistics program. Her research center, REMARC, focuses on policy-driven statistical innovation.

• Small Area Estimation
• Poverty Measurement
• Official Statistics
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Guido Perboli is a Full Professor in the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he also serves as Logistics Coordinator and Project Coordinator for activities supporting relationships with government bodies. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center CARS@PoliTO (Center for Automotive Research and Sustainable Mobility) and serves as Director of the ICT for City Logistics and Enterprises (ICElab@Polito) research center, which he founded in 2016. His research interests span a broad range of topics including Operations Research, Logistics, Last-mile Delivery, Sustainable Logistics, Combinatorial Optimization, Stochastic Programming, Business Development, and Lean Business methodologies. His work particularly focuses on City Logistics, Green Logistics, and the application of emerging technologies like Blockchain and AI in supply chain management. He has developed GUEST, a Lean Business methodology for innovation processes from early idea definition to implementation. Professor Perboli's recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on urban logistics, last-mile delivery optimization, blockchain applications in supply chains, and the integration of AI techniques in transportation systems. His work shows an increasing trend toward interdisciplinary research that combines optimization methods with emerging technologies to address sustainable urban mobility challenges. Professional Recognition: CASE Best Paper award from IEEE Conference on Automation Science and Engineering (2011) Effective member of INFORMS (2019-present) Effective member of EURO (1995-present) Effective member of AIRO (1995-present) Associate Editor for Journal of Applied Research and Technology (2020-present) Associate Editor for Sustainability (2018-present) Professor Perboli actively advises PhD students and has supervised numerous research projects, including EU-funded initiatives like SINFONICA, HESTER, and 5G-LOGINNOV. He serves as Scientific Director for multiple commercial research projects focused on blockchain, IoT, and AI applications in logistics. Beyond academia, he is Chief Scientific Officer of Arisk S.p.A., a fintech company specializing in business crisis prediction using AI and machine learning. His research group, ICElab@Polito, focuses on two main areas supporting urban growth: logistics and enterprises. The center collaborates with numerous companies including Amazon, DHL, and FCA, addressing real-world challenges in urban logistics and supply chain management through innovative research approaches.

• Operations Research
• Logistics
• Last-mile Delivery
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Maurizio MUZZUPAPPA is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering (University of Calabria) since 2018. His roles include Rector's Delegate for Technology Transfer, Academic Delegate for Education at DIMEG, and Head of the Physical Prototyping Laboratory at the MaTeRiA Center (UNICAL-CNISM collaboration). He supervises the Unical Racing Team in Formula SAE competitions and co-founded three university spin-offs: 3DResearch, Tech4Sea, and Q-BOT. As Scientific Director of projects like TECH4YOU (climate change adaptation technologies) and GROWN IN THE BLUE (Mediterranean reef conservation), he integrates research in industrial design, augmented reality, and underwater cultural heritage. He has authored over 200 publications (h-index 27) and holds 10 patents. His teaching includes Tools and Methods for Industrial Design and Formula SAE LAB . His research focuses on: Industrial design methodologies with parametric and sustainable approaches 3D prototyping and additive manufacturing User-Centered Design for product ergonomics Virtual/Augmented Reality applications in engineering and cultural heritage Underwater robotics and artifact restoration Recent publications highlight trends in AR for industrial maintenance, generative design tools, and mechatronic solutions for underwater heritage. He has supervised over 300 theses and 10 Ph.D. students while leading technology transfer initiatives.

• Industrial Engineering Design
• Augmented Reality (AR) Applications
• Product Development Methodologies
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Paola Calza is a Full Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Turin. Her research focuses on environmental chemistry, analytical chemistry, and advanced photocatalytic technologies for water purification. Her work addresses the degradation of emerging contaminants, transformation product analysis, and the development of novel materials for pollutant removal. She has contributed significantly to advancing photocatalysis, nanomaterial synthesis, and sustainable water treatment strategies. Her research spans diverse applications, including aquaculture water treatment, pharmaceutical pollution mitigation, and soil bioremediation. Key areas: Photocatalytic degradation, MXene-based nanocomposites, HPLC-HRMS analysis, and bio-inspired materials. Collaborations involve interdisciplinary approaches combining environmental science, materials engineering, and analytical techniques. Publications emphasize practical solutions for real-world water and soil contamination challenges.

• Environmental Chemistry
• Analytical Chemistry
• Photocatalysis
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Leonardo Becchetti is a Full Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata's Department of Economics and Finance, teaching Microeconomics and Topics in Applied Economics for the 2025-2026 academic year. Based in room P2 S55, he maintains an active research profile with email contact becchetti@economia.uniroma2.it. His research centers on Corporate Finance, Corporate Social Responsibility, and Happiness Economics, extending to Sustainable Development and Ecological Transition. He investigates how economic structures influence well-being through relational goods, generativity, and sustainability frameworks, employing game-theoretic and empirical methodologies to analyze climate action, AI impacts, and cooperative behavior. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals intensifying focus on ecological transition mechanisms, including renewable energy communities, circular economy governance, and sustainable investment models. His work increasingly integrates climate economics with behavioral insights, examining conditional cooperation in environmental actions and AI's disruption of labor markets. No scientific awards or student advising information is publicly documented. He participates in departmental research initiatives including DEF Seminars and ROBO Seminars, contributing to the university's research centers on economic and social impact.

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Happiness Economics
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Bianca Basciano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies , Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where she has held the Director's Delegate for Research role since 2023. Her work focuses on Chinese linguistics , particularly Mandarin morphology, syntax, and second language acquisition. Research Areas: Chinese compounding, reduplication, causative constructions, resultative compounds, and language teaching methodologies. Teaching: Offers BA/MA courses in Chinese language and linguistics at Ca' Foscari University. Editorial Roles: Member of the editorial boards for Sinica Venetiana and Lingue e Linguaggio . Research Projects: Principal investigator for the PRIN 2020 project on Italian learners' acquisition of Chinese resultative verbs, with extensive corpus-based analysis. Collaborates with Giorgio Arcodia and other international scholars. Key Themes: Event structure delimitation, Vendlerian verb classes, micro-parametric syntactic variation. Publications: Over 40 works including monographs with Oxford University Press and Bologna University Press. Her methodological approach combines theoretical linguistics with corpus analysis, contributing to the understanding of Chinese as both a linguistic system and a second language acquisition challenge. She has also organized international conferences like the 31st IACL Annual Meeting.

• Chinese Linguistics
• Mandarin Morphology
• Syntax-Semantics Interface
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