Alessandro Zocca

Alessandro Zocca is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. His research focuses on developing mathematical models to address uncertainty in energy networks, particularly renewable energy integration and distributed control policies for emerging technologies like energy storage and smart grids. Previously, he held postdoctoral positions at CWI Amsterdam and Caltech, supported by a NWO Rubicon Grant.

• Education: BS in Applied Mathematics (University of Padova, 2010)
• MS in Applied Mathematics (University of Cambridge, 2011)
• PhD in Applied Mathematics (Eindhoven University of Technology, 2015)

Research interests include stochastic processes, optimization under uncertainty, and the interplay between renewable energy volatility and network reliability. His work aims to enhance grid stability through advanced mathematical frameworks and decentralized control mechanisms.

Awards:

• NWO Rubicon Personal Grant (2018)

Grants & Sponsorship:

• Supported by NWO Rubicon during postdoctoral research at Caltech under Professors Adam Wierman and Steven Low.