Riccardo Patriarca

Riccardo Patriarca is an Assistant Professor in Industrial Systems Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, part of the Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering. He holds adjunct professor and lecturer roles in courses such as Operations Management and Risk Management. His research focuses on resilience engineering, risk assessment, and safety management in complex socio-technical systems, including aviation, industrial plants, and critical infrastructures. He co-founded aiComply, a Sapienza spin-off addressing risk and compliance challenges. His work combines theoretical frameworks (e.g., STAMP, FRAM) with practical applications in cyber-physical systems and emergency response.

Education: BSc and MSc in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering (Sapienza), PhD in Industrial and Management Engineering (2017). Postdoctoral research at Sapienza (2018–2021) and collaborations with Lund University and Eurocontrol. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers, edited journals including Safety Science and Reliability Engineering, and serves as a guest editor for Sustainability.

Research highlights include systemic safety analysis for advanced air mobility (eVTOLs), Bayesian methods for hydrogen safety, and resilience metrics for healthcare systems. Awards include the Royal Aeronautical Society Young Person Award (2017), Forbes 30 Under 30 (2019), and National Academic Qualification as Associate Professor (2018). His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing human factors and digital transformation.