Marco Picone

Marco Picone is an Associate Professor at the Department of Sciences and Methods for Engineering (DISMI) of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. He leads the Distributed and Pervasive Intelligence (DIPI) Group and holds a PhD in Information Technology from the University of Parma. His postdoctoral research at the University of Parma (2012-2015) and a visiting scholar position at the University of Cambridge (2011) further enriched his expertise. He is nationally qualified as an Associate Professor by MIUR (2020).

• Education:
  • PhD in Information Technology, University of Parma (Italy)
  • M.Sc. (cum Laude) in Computer Engineering, University of Parma
  • Visiting Researcher, NetOS Group, University of Cambridge (UK)

His research focuses on Distributed Systems, IoT, Edge Computing, and Digital Twins, emphasizing their applications in smart industries and cities. He has supervised postdocs (e.g., Matteo Martinelli) and PhD students (e.g., Enrico Rossini) on topics like Digital Twin Continuum and Edge-Cloud Systems.

Teaching spans courses on Intelligent IoT, Distributed IoT Software Architectures, and Edge Computing, with a focus on lab-based learning and industry-relevant projects. He actively contributes to open-source frameworks like the White Label Digital Twin (WLDT) and collaborates on initiatives such as the Web of Digital Twins (WoDT).

Research collaborations include projects on smart city data fusion, livestock waste management, and Industry 5.0 human-centric systems. His work bridges theoretical advancements with practical implementations in cyber-physical environments.