Fabio Celani

Fabio Celani is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, specifically at the School of Aerospace Engineering. He has held this position since 2022, following his tenure as a researcher at the same institution from 2010 to 2022. His academic foundation was established with a distinguished Laurea degree in electronic engineering with highest honors from Sapienza University of Rome in 1996, followed by a master's and PhD in systems science and mathematics from Washington University in St. Louis in 1999 and 2003, respectively.

His educational background includes:

• Laurea con lode in ingegneria elettronica, Università degli Studi di Roma "La Sapienza" (1996)
• Master in systems science and mathematics, Washington University in St. Louis (1999)
• PhD in systems science and mathematics, Washington University in St. Louis (2003)

Celani's research primarily focuses on aerospace vehicle control, with particular emphasis on spacecraft attitude stabilization using magnetorquers, lunar descent and landing guidance systems, and orbit transfer optimization. His work bridges theoretical control systems with practical aerospace applications, resulting in numerous publications in prestigious journals such as Acta Astronautica, Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, and Aerospace.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent specialization in spacecraft attitude control systems, with growing emphasis on lunar mission applications. His work demonstrates sophisticated integration of optimization theory with practical spacecraft control challenges. The recurring themes across his publications include magnetic control systems, explicit guidance algorithms, and advanced motion planning techniques for spacecraft.

His editorial contributions include:

• Topic editor of Aerospace journal (since 2020)
• Former associate editor of International Journal of Automation and Computing (2011-2013)
• Member of the editorial committee of International Journal of Mechatronics and Automation

Celani has maintained strong international academic connections throughout his career, having served as a visiting researcher at the Mittag-Leffler Institute in Sweden (2003) and Saveetha Institute of Medical and Technical Sciences in India (2019). His early career included post-doctoral positions at the Center for Ships and Ocean Structures at NTNU Norwegian University of Science and Technology (2003-2005) and at Sapienza University's Department of Computer and Systematics (2005-2009) under the "Rientro dei Cervelli" program. His office is located in the Plasma Building at via Salaria 851, room 102, at Sapienza University.