Maria Eugenia Bartoloni is a Full Professor of European Union Law at Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Legal and Economic Studies. She is also a member of the doctoral program faculty for "Internationalization of Legal Systems and Fundamental Rights" at Università della Campania "L. Vanvitelli" and previously served as its Master's Degree Course President. She coordinates the journal Il Diritto dell’Unione europea and serves on editorial boards for multiple EU law publications. Education: PhD in International and EU Law from Macerata University (2004), Law Degree (1999) from Macerata University. Research Interests: Focus on EU constitutional law, international legal norms coordination, fundamental rights application, judicial protection limits, and EU foreign/security policy. Her recent work explores the EU's unique legal frameworks for maritime concessions, the Charter of Fundamental Rights' scope, and the evolving legal dimensions of EU international relations. She has participated in numerous national and international research projects. Scientific Awards Marie Curie Fellow (2015) Principal Investigator for SELECT Project – "StrEnghten Lay and honorary judges European CompeTencies" (JUST-AG-2020 / JUST-JTRA-EJTR-AG-2020)
Giorgio Grisetti is a Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome within the Department of Systems and Computer Science, maintaining active research roles in the RoCoCo lab at Sapienza since November 2010 and the Autonomous Intelligent Systems Lab at Freiburg University where he previously served as a Post Doc under Wolfram Burgard starting in 2006. His educational background includes a M.Sc. in Computer Engineering from the University of Rome (2001) and a Ph.D. from Sapienza University of Rome's Intelligent Systems Lab (2006), supervised by Daniele Nardi. His doctoral thesis focused on SLAM using Rao-Blackwellized particle filters. Dr. Grisetti's research centers on mobile robotics with emphasis on robust solutions for autonomous navigation systems. His work spans theoretical and practical advancements in Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM), robot localization, path planning, and sensor fusion, particularly leveraging LiDAR and multi-sensor configurations. Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on optimization techniques, sensor calibration, and real-time performance for autonomous systems operating in complex environments. His publication trends reveal deep specialization in LiDAR-based SLAM (7 of 15 recent articles), bundle adjustment methods (4 articles), and sensor calibration/perception (3 articles), with consistent contributions to top robotics venues like IEEE Robotics and Automation Letters and ICRA. Key recognitions include: Nomination for the best IROS paper award (2010) Open Source achievement award from Willow Garage (2010) Best paper award at the International Conference and Exhibition on Unmanned Areal Vehicles (2010) Best Paper award at ICRA 2009 (2009) His research is conducted through the RoCoCo lab at Sapienza University of Rome and the Autonomous Intelligent Systems Lab at Freiburg University, focusing on developing foundational algorithms for mobile robot autonomy. Current projects emphasize robust perception systems, optimization frameworks for sensor fusion, and practical implementations for real-world navigation challenges.
Massimo Figari is a Full Professor at the University of Genoa , affiliated with the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic, and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) . He serves as the Course Coordinator for the Maritime Science and Technology course and teaches a range of subjects including naval systems reliability, military ship design, and maritime economics. His research spans naval architecture , maritime safety , autonomous shipping , and decarbonization technologies . He is actively involved in developing battery energy storage systems for naval applications, certification frameworks for autonomous ships, and simulation-based training for maritime education. His work emphasizes sustainability, safety, and innovation in marine engineering. Recent publications reflect a strong focus on emission reduction , alternative marine fuels like methanol, and autonomous navigation systems . These contributions position him at the forefront of maritime engineering research and education. Contact: He is available via email at massimo.figari@unige.it and holds office hours on Fridays from 4–5 PM at Villa Cambiaso, Office No. 322.
Andrea Lanzini is a Full Professor in the Department of Energy (DENERG) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, where he is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab. He serves as Scientific Advisor for the Partnership Agreement with Edison and Electricité de France (EDF). His academic and research leadership spans energy system integration, hydrogen technologies, fuel cells, renewable energy communities, and industrial decarbonization. His research interests focus on fuel cell and hydrogen technology , energy system integration and modeling , industrial decarbonization , and renewable energy communities . He leads the M3ES research group and is deeply involved in both fundamental and applied research, with a strong emphasis on sustainable urban energy systems and clean energy transitions. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on hydrogen production and storage, fuel cell durability and performance, biogas and biomethane technologies, and the optimization of hybrid renewable energy systems. His work often combines experimental investigation with techno-economic and environmental assessment, particularly in off-grid and community-scale energy applications. Scientific Awards: Fulbright Grant awarded by United States Department of State - Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs/The US-Italy Fulbright Commission, United States (2010) Prof. Lanzini actively supervises numerous PhD students and leads a wide array of research projects, including major EU-funded initiatives such as HYWAY, NoMaH, TIPS4PED, and EDUPED, as well as numerous commercial research contracts with industry and municipalities. He is a key contributor to national and international efforts in energy transition, particularly through his work on Positive Energy Districts and renewable energy communities. His research has significant implications for energy policy, urban planning, and industrial sustainability. He is involved in several research groups and collaborative agreements, including the M3ES Research Group (DENERG) and partnerships with RSE SpA, Edison, EDF, and various public administrations. His work is central to the activities of the Energy Center Lab at Politecnico di Torino.
Seth Frey is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication at the University of California, Davis, with affiliate status at Indiana University's Ostrom Workshop and as Research Director at Metagov. His research focuses on computational social science approaches to understanding self-governance in complex social systems, particularly through the lens of online communities as model institutions. Education: Ph.D. in Cognitive Science and Informatics (complex systems), Indiana University, 2013 B.A. in Cognitive Science, UC Berkeley, 2004 Research Interests: Frey specializes in computational approaches to institutional analysis and the cognitive science of strategic behavior . His work examines how communities design governance systems to overcome collective action problems, with emphasis on: Emergent institutional structures in digital commons Policy-as-data through NLP and institutional grammar frameworks Cognitive mechanisms underlying cooperative behavior Design principles for participatory change in online platforms His methodology integrates large-scale data analysis, web-based experiments, and computational modeling across diverse contexts including Minecraft, Reddit, and professional sports ecosystems. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a cohesive trajectory toward computational institutional analysis, with increasing focus on NLP-driven policy analysis (e.g., NLP4Gov), decentralized governance architectures (DAOs, multi-level platform governance), and the cognitive foundations of collective action. His work consistently bridges theoretical institutional analysis with practical applications in digital community design, showing particular growth in translating Ostrom's design principles into computational frameworks. Awards: Honorable Mention Award for Best Paper at ACM CSCW 2019 Advising and Grants: Frey mentors students interested in data science applications at the intersection of communication, cognition, and complex systems, emphasizing resourcefulness and intellectual curiosity. His research has secured substantial funding from: National Science Foundation (NSF) NASA Ford Foundation Google Open Source Foundation He actively encourages aspiring graduate students with strong self-directed research skills to explore computational approaches to social phenomena. Labs and Teams: He leads the Computational Communication Lab at UC Davis and co-directs the Institutional Grammar Research Initiative. Through Metagov, he develops the 'Governance API' framework for modular community governance. His past affiliations include Disney Research (Walt Disney Imagineering) where he applied complexity science to theme park systems, and the New England Complex Systems Institute (NECSI). Current collaborations span Ethereum governance, Minecraft server ecosystems, and Colorado's cannabis monitoring infrastructure.
Iacopo Senatori is an Associate Professor at the Department of Economics "Marco Biagi" of the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, specializing in Labor Law and its intersection with digitalization and organizational models. He teaches courses such as Advanced Labor Law and Human Resources Law and Organizational Models , focusing on topics like worker participation, anti-discrimination policies, and the legal implications of digital transformation in workplaces. His research spans employment law, collective bargaining, and sustainability in labor systems. University: University of Modena and Reggio Emilia Department: Department of Economics "Marco Biagi" Academic Rank: Associate Professor Email: iacopo.senatori@unimore.it Senatori’s research interests include Labor Law , Digital Transformation of Work , and EU Labor Policy . He has explored the legal frameworks for remote work, platform employment, and the impact of AI legislation on worker rights, with a particular emphasis on collective bargaining and participation. His recent publications analyze the European Green Deal ’s impact on labor quality, the AI Act in digital labor regulation, and strategies for sustainable post-pandemic transitions in labor markets. He has also contributed to debates on occupational welfare and flexicurity models through social dialogue. Senatori employs a blended teaching methodology , combining lectures with interactive case studies and digital platforms. His courses emphasize practical application, critical analysis, and the systematic connection of legal norms with real-world labor challenges. Office hours are held weekly, primarily online, for student consultations.
Diego Calvanese is a Full Professor in Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy. He serves as Spokesperson of the Institute of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence and Director of the Smart Data Factory technology transfer lab at NOI Techpark. As Coordinator of the Intelligent Integration and Access to Data (In2Data) research group, part of the Research Centre for Knowledge and Data (KRDB), he leads significant research initiatives in knowledge representation and data management. Calvanese's research focuses on virtual knowledge graphs for data access and integration, ontology-based data access, description logics, semantic web technologies, graph data management, and verification of data-aware processes. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications through the Ontop framework, which enables SPARQL query answering over OWL 2 QL ontologies connected to external data sources. His research has substantial practical impact, powering the South Tyrol Open Data Hub Knowledge Graph and supporting numerous European and national research projects. With more than 400 refereed publications and over 39,000 citations (h-index 80), Calvanese's recent work demonstrates continued leadership in virtual knowledge graphs, ontology-based data federation, explainable AI through knowledge representation, and integration of complex data types including 3D city models and raster data. His publications show a clear trajectory from theoretical foundations toward increasingly practical and applied research addressing real-world data integration challenges across multiple domains. ACM Fellow (2019) EurAI Fellow (2015) AAIA Fellow Program Chair of PODS 2015 and KR 2020 General Chair of ESSLLI 2016 Calvanese has secured significant research funding through numerous competitive projects including EU H2020 INFRAEOS Project (INODE), Italian PRIN Project (HOPE), FESR Project (IDEE), and EU FP7 IP Project (Optique), totaling close to 6.4M Euro. As an originator and co-founder of Ontopic, the first spin-off of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, he has successfully translated research into commercial applications. He serves as Associate Editor of Artificial Intelligence (AIJ) and has participated in over 200 program committee roles for international conferences. As Director of the Smart Data Factory technology transfer lab and coordinator of the In2Data research group, Calvanese bridges academic research with industry applications, focusing on practical implementations of knowledge graph technologies. His work with the KRDB Research Center has established Bozen-Bolzano as a significant hub for knowledge representation and data management research in Europe.
Giorgio Maniaci is an Associate Professor of Jurisprudence at the University of Palermo . He teaches courses such as Human Rights and Logic and Legal Methodology , and offers office hours for student consultation. Current academic rank: Associate Professor Teaching subjects: Human Rights, Logic and Legal Methodology Email: giorgio.maniaci@unipa.it His research focuses on Legal Philosophy , Human Rights Law , and Bioethics , with a particular emphasis on autonomy, legal paternalism, and moral realism. His work intersects Liberalism with interdisciplinary perspectives from economics, psychology, and feminist theory. The 15 most recent publications reflect his engagement with topics such as personal identity, surrogacy ethics, liberal democratic theory, and the harm principle. These works span Monographs , Magazine Articles , and Book Chapters , demonstrating a commitment to both theoretical and applied legal discourse.
Chiara Longoni is an Associate Professor in the Department of Marketing at Bocconi University in Milan, Italy. Her interdisciplinary research examines consumer responses to artificial intelligence applications in healthcare, government services, and sustainability, as well as drivers of societal well-being. She has received multiple scientific awards including the 2023 MSI Young Scholar award and 2022 Journal of Consumer Research Best Article Award. Ph.D. in Marketing from New York University’s Stern School of Business M.S. (summa cum laude) from Bocconi University M.A. (Honors) in Psychology from NYU M.Phil. in Marketing from NYU Stern Her research spans two primary domains: AI Adoption: Investigates psychological responses to artificial intelligence in healthcare, recommendation systems, and governance. Sustainability: Analyzes behavior change mechanisms and climate action drivers through global interventions involving 63 countries. Key publication venues include Journal of Consumer Research , Journal of Marketing , Nature Human Behavior , and Science Advances . Current editorial roles as Associate Editor for the Journal of Consumer Research and reviewer for top journals across marketing, management, and medicine.
Emilio Carnevali is an Associate Professor of Political Economy at the University of Salerno (Italy) , with affiliations as a Professor of Macroeconomics at Northumbria University in the UK. His research focuses on international trade wars , fiscal policy , balance of payments , and the economic impact of social media . Research Trends: Recent work analyzes Donald Trump's protectionist policies , China's currency strategy , and European fiscal frameworks . His publications bridge political economy and evolutionary economic modeling . Advising & Grants: No specific students or grants listed. Collaborates on peer-reviewed working papers with scholars like Giovanni Carnazza and Matteo Sommacal. Public Engagement: Regularly contributes to Micromega.net and Sbilanciamoci.info , discussing US elections , German economic fragility , and European fiscal reforms .
Alessandro Di Vita is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences, School of Medicine and Surgery, Università degli Studi di Palermo (UNIPA). His work centers on educational psychology, career orientation, and pedagogical methodologies for adolescents and university students. Research Interests: Expressive writing for life planning, self-efficacy development, performance anxiety management, peer tutoring, and intercultural education. Key Projects: «Telemaco» (remote peer tutoring), «FOrCe» (career guidance interventions), and «FOrP» (school-university transition). Collaborations: Worked with international institutions like Universidad Austral (Argentina) and Universidad de Estudios de Palermo (Italy). His publications from 2007–2025 reflect a consistent focus on adolescent relationships, educational reform, and digital pedagogy. He has contributed to validation studies for psychological scales like the Worry Emotionality-Junior (WE-J) and developed methodologies such as «SeCo» for post-diploma decision-making. Alessandro also emphasizes Student Voice in educational processes, promoting active participation and resource utilization. Recent works include international comparative studies on peer tutoring and training programs for secondary school teachers.
Alberto Gambino serves as Full Professor of Private Law (IUS/01) and Deputy Vice-Rector at the European University of Rome. He holds multiple prestigious positions including Commissioner of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, Member of the National Bioethics Committee, and Judge of the Patent and Trademark Appeals Commission at the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy (MIMIT). Additionally, he is President of the Science & Life Study Center, CEI, and the Italian Academy of the Internet Code (IAIC). As a civil cassation lawyer, he owns the Gambino law firm and participates in managing research organizations and implementing national and international research projects. Professor Gambino's research spans numerous legal domains with particular emphasis on Civil Law, Corporate Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Corporate Governance, and Intellectual Property. His work bridges traditional legal frameworks with emerging digital and technological challenges, particularly in the areas of bioethics, data protection, and internet governance. He has made significant contributions to understanding the intersection of law with information technology, media, telecommunications, and consumer protection in both national and European contexts. His scholarly output reveals a consistent focus on evolving legal challenges in the digital age, with recent publications examining antitrust issues in digital markets, sports governance, intellectual property in AI systems, and data protection frameworks. His work demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of how traditional legal principles must adapt to contemporary technological and social realities while maintaining core legal values. Commissioner of the European Commission against Racism and Intolerance (ECRI) of the Council of Europe Member of the National Bioethics Committee Judge of the Patent and Trademark Appeals Commission at MIMIT President of the Science & Life Study Center President of CEI President of the Italian Academy of the Internet Code (IAIC) Professor Gambino actively contributes to legal practice through his law firm while maintaining a robust academic profile. His editorial work with prestigious scientific journals and involvement in national and international research projects demonstrate his commitment to advancing legal scholarship. His expertise in both theoretical and applied law positions him as a key figure in shaping contemporary legal discourse, particularly in the intersection of traditional legal frameworks with emerging digital challenges.
Enzo Mastinu is an electronic engineer specialized in embedded systems for biomedical applications, holding an Associate Professor qualification in Bioengineering. He earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in electronic engineering from the University of Cagliari and a PhD in biomedical signals and systems from Chalmers University of Technology, Sweden. His research focuses on advanced prosthetics and neuroprostheses for upper limb amputations, incorporating embedded systems design, control algorithms, sensory feedback, signal processing, AI, and osseointegration. Key projects include the HAND and HAND2 initiatives, funded by the EU and the Italian Ministry of Research, aiming to develop semi-autonomous prosthetic hands. He has published 25 journal articles (75% in Q1) and 21 conference papers, contributing to a PCT patent. Mastinu is a Senior Member of IEEE EMBS and RAS, reviews for ~90 journals/conferences, and edits Transactions on Medical Robotics and Bionics (IEEE) and Scientific Data (Nature). He has supervised ~40 students across PhD, master's, internships, and postdocs, and teaches courses in biomedical engineering and STEM education. His scientific awards include the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellowship (2021), National Qualification as Associate Professor (2024), and a Young Researcher Grant (2025). Research emphasizes clinical implementation of prosthetics with neural feedback and intuitive control, as highlighted in high-impact journals like the New England Journal of Medicine.
Alberto Monge Roffarello is an Assistant Professor (RTDb) at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN), Politecnico di Torino, where he is a member of the e-Lite Research Group. He teaches courses including Human-AI Interaction, Digital Wellbeing, and Web Applications across multiple degree programs such as Computer Science and Systems Engineering, Computer Engineering, and Film and Media Engineering. His research centers on Human-Computer Interaction, with a strong focus on Digital Wellbeing and End-User Development in the Internet of Things . He investigates how users can personalize smart environments through trigger-action programming and how design patterns in digital interfaces—such as Infinite Scroll and Never-Ending Autoplay—exploit psychological vulnerabilities to capture attention. His work aims to empower users with tools for self-control, meaningful interaction, and habit mitigation. The recent publications highlight a consistent trajectory in digital self-control tools , attention-aware design , and semantic recommendation systems for IoT. His research bridges theoretical analysis with practical tools, including conversational agents (HeyTAP), debugging platforms (EUDebug, My IoT Puzzle), and ontologies (EUPont) to lower the barrier for non-technical users. Scientific contributions include: Systematic review of digital self-control tools (TOCHI 2022) Typology of Attention-Capture Damaging Patterns (CHI 2023) Design frameworks for meaningful interactions (AVI 2022) Behavioral interventions for smartphone habits (TiiS 2021) He actively supervises PhD students—Francesca Russo, Robert Everett Schwartz, and Luca Scibetta—on topics ranging from AI for education to digital wellbeing in high-schools. His work is supported by competitive research projects such as EMPATHY - Empathetic Mobility Platform . He has contributed to multiple national and international collaborations, notably with Santa Clara University (USA). Alberto leads and participates in research initiatives within the e-Lite - Intelligent and Interactive Systems group, focusing on intelligent interfaces, user empowerment, and ethical design. His lab develops tools that translate high-level user intentions into executable IoT rules, promote digital literacy, and support conscious technology use.
Laura Frosina is an Associate Professor of Comparative Public Law (IUS/21) at the Department of Political Science, Sapienza University of Rome. She teaches courses such as States, Autonomies and Separatisms in the Master's program in International Relations and Comparative Public Law in the undergraduate program in International Cooperation and Development. She is a member of the Doctoral Faculty in Public, Comparative, and International Law and actively participates in national and international research projects. PhD in Theory of the State and Comparative Political Institutions, Sapienza University of Rome (2005) Laurea in Political Science (with honors), Sapienza University of Rome (2000) Postgraduate Course in Assembly Consultants, Sapienza University of Rome (2001) Her research centers on comparative constitutional law, with a strong focus on Spain, Italy, and Latin America. Key themes include multilevel governance, European Union institutions, separatism, autonomy, federalism, parliamentary systems, and constitutional reforms. She analyzes political-constitutional crises, emergency powers, and the evolution of democratic institutions in pluralistic societies. Her work frequently examines the interplay between law, politics, and institutions in contexts of territorial tension. The most recent articles highlight a sustained scholarly engagement with Spanish constitutional dynamics, particularly around the Catalan independence movement, coalition governments under Sánchez, judicial-political conflicts, and broader EU institutional challenges. Trends include the analysis of secession referendums, emergency governance during the pandemic, urban constitutionalism, and the transformation of party systems. Her publications appear in specialized journals such as Nomos , Federalismi.it , and Revista de Derecho Constitucional Europeo , as well as in edited volumes from major academic publishers. Member, Editorial Board of Nomos (since 2001) Responsible, Critical Reviews Section, Nomos (since 2014) Member, Editorial Board, Federalismi.it (2006–2010) Member, Editorial Board, Focus America Latina , Federalismi.it (since 2009) Member, Editorial Board, Quaderni di Nomos (since 2012) Member, Editorial Board, Rivista di Diritto pubblico comparato ed europeo (since 2022) Principal Investigator, Cities and Models of Governance in the 21st Century (Sapienza SEED PNR Project, 2022–2025) Member, Large Ateneo Research Project Following Constitutional Law No. 1/2020, which Parliament? (Sapienza, 2022) Laura Frosina has been involved in numerous research projects funded by the Italian Ministry of Education, Universities and Research (MIUR), CNR, Sapienza University, and the European Committee of the Regions. She has served as a research fellow and principal investigator on topics including intergovernmental cooperation, EU multilevel governance, democratization in South Asia, and urban governance. She has collaborated with the Center of Excellence Integración Europea y Globalización at the University of Granada and participated in international training programs for parliaments in the Balkans. Her academic work bridges doctrinal legal analysis with political science perspectives, contributing to both theoretical and policy-oriented debates. She is affiliated with the Association of Comparative and European Public Law and has coordinated academic events and seminars, including tributes to her mentor Fulco Lanchester. Her institutional page lists regular office hours and remote availability via Google Meet, indicating active engagement with students and the academic community.
