Maria Gini

Maria Gini is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Minnesota's College of Science & Engineering. Her research focuses on decision-making for autonomous agents across diverse domains.

• Research Areas: Swarm robotics, distributed task allocation, environment exploration, search and rescue teamwork, and navigation in dense crowds.
• Awards:
  • Fellow of AAAI, ACM, and IEEE
  • CRA A. Nico Haberman Award
  • NCWIT Harrold and Notkin Award for Research and Graduate Mentoring
  • AAAI Distinguished Service Award
• Editorial Roles:
  • Editor in Chief of Robotics and Autonomous Systems
  • Member of editorial boards for Autonomous Agents and Multi-Agent Systems, Current Robotics Reports, and Integrated Computer-Aided Engineering