Laura Sanità

Laura Sanità is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computing Sciences at Bocconi University, Milano, Italy. She previously held academic positions at TU Eindhoven (Netherlands) and the University of Waterloo (Canada).

Education:

• Bachelor's in Management Engineering (2003), Università di Roma Tor Vergata
• Master's in Management Engineering (2005), Università di Roma Tor Vergata
• PhD in Operations Research (2009), Università Sapienza di Roma
• Postdoctoral Fellow at EPFL (Switzerland, 2009-2011)

Laura's research focuses on discrete mathematics, theoretical computer science, and operations research, with particular emphasis on algorithmic solutions for combinatorial optimization problems. Her work spans approximation algorithms, network design, polyhedral combinatorics, and algorithmic game theory, advancing methodologies for solving complex optimization challenges in theoretical and applied contexts.

Her publications demonstrate expertise in network design problems, spanning from fundamental polyhedral characterizations to game-theoretic applications. Key contributions include iterative randomized rounding techniques for Steiner trees, circuit augmentation algorithms, and stabilization approaches for network games.

Scientific Awards:

• NWO-VIDI Award (Netherlands)
• Discovery Accelerator Supplements Award (NSERC, Canada)
• Golden Jubilee Research Excellence Award (University of Waterloo)
• Early Researcher Award (Ontario)
• Best Paper Award at STOC 2010

Advising & Collaborations:
Laura advises PhD students Dylan Hyatt-Denesik and Lucy Verbeck, and collaborates with postdoctoral researchers like Afrouz Jabal Ameli. She has served on program committees and as Associate Editor for top journals including Mathematical Programming, Mathematics of Operations Research, and Operations Research Letters.