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Stefano Lucidi is a Full Professor of Operations Research at Sapienza University of Rome, where he is affiliated with the Department of Computer, Automatic and Management Engineering within the Faculty of Information Engineering, Computer Science and Statistics. He has held this position since November 1, 2000, after serving as Associate Professor from November 1, 1992 to October 31, 2000. He was coordinator of the PhD program in Operations Research from 2010 to 2012 and was a shareholder of the university spin-off ACTOR SRL until July 2024.
His research interests span Nonlinear Optimization, Derivative-Free Optimization, Mixed Integer Programming, and Global Optimization. His methodological work focuses on unconstrained optimization methods, constrained optimization methods, non-differentiable optimization methods, derivative-free methods, and global optimization techniques. His applied research includes mathematical modeling of biological phenomena in cell kinetics, identification of astrophysical parameters, optimal management of bookable seats in rail transport, and optimal design of electromagnetic devices and industrial electric motors.
His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on derivative-free optimization methods, complexity analysis of algorithms, multi-objective optimization, and applications in diverse fields including healthcare, transportation, and neuroscience. His work bridges theoretical advances in optimization with practical applications across multiple domains.
His significant contributions to the field include developing algorithms for simulation-driven design optimization, addressing nonsmooth optimization problems, and creating methods for multi-fidelity computations. His research has been published in top journals including Optimization Methods & Software, Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications, and Optimization Letters.
- Full Professor of Operations Research since 2000
- PhD program coordinator (2010-2012)
- Shareholder of ACTOR SRL spin-off (2011-2024)
- Active contributor to optimization theory and applications
Professor Lucidi has been instrumental in advancing optimization methodologies while maintaining strong connections to practical applications across various industries. His work continues to influence both theoretical developments and real-world implementations of optimization techniques.
