Francesco Longo

Francesco Longo is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering, University of Calabria, Italy. He serves as Director and Scientific Responsible of the Modeling & Simulation Center – Laboratory of Enterprise Solutions (MSC-LES), the sole Italian member of the McLeod Modeling & Simulation Network (MS&Net). His academic career spans teaching 'Design of Production Systems' and 'Industrial Plant Laboratory' since 2005, with visiting researcher roles at Rutgers University and University of Genoa.

• Education: PhD in Mechanical Engineering (2006), Summa Cum Laude Degree in Mechanical Engineering (2002)
• Research Focus: Modeling & Simulation applied to production systems, supply chain security, digital twins, and human-robot collaboration

His recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate interdisciplinary work across digital twin technology (for food industry, human-robot workspaces), human-centered design (smart operators, wearable AR solutions), and sustainability (ESG impacts, energy efficiency). He has served as Editorial Board Member for Simulation journals and General Chair at multiple European Modeling & Simulation Symposia.

• Scientific Recognition: MISS Certificate of Appreciation, ICAMES 2008 First Runner Up
• Technical Expertise: HLA/RTI Standards, 3D Real-Time Simulation, Industry 4.0/5.0 Tools

As MSc course tutor since 2002 and conference organizer (22nd EMSS, MAS 2010), he bridges academic research with industrial applications through partnerships with Rutgers University, Kennedy Space Center/NASA, and University of Ottawa. His lab develops simulation tools for maritime security and ergonomic workstation design.