Christoph Paul Koenig serves as a Researcher specializing in Political Economy (SECS-P/01), with core research interests spanning Applied Microeconomics, Political Economy, Economic History, Behavioral Economics, and Development. His institutional affiliation is indicated through academic sector coding but lacks explicit university or departmental identification in available sources. His scholarly focus integrates microeconomic theory with historical analysis, behavioral insights, and developmental frameworks, examining political economy through empirical and theoretical lenses. This interdisciplinary approach bridges economic policy, historical context, and human decision-making patterns. Professional engagement is documented via his personal website, which serves as the primary channel for disseminating research outputs and academic activities.
Giuseppe Carlo Marano is a Full Professor at the Department of Structural, Building and Geotechnical Engineering at Politecnico di Torino. He is also a component of the SISCON Interdepartmental Center for Infrastructure Safety. With expertise in civil and structural engineering, his work focuses on machine learning applications, seismic risk reduction, and sustainable structural optimization. Education Graduated cum laude in Structural Engineering from Polytechnic University of Bari PhD in Structural Engineering from University of Florence (2000) Research Interests Marano's research spans structural optimization, seismic engineering, and machine learning applications in civil infrastructure. He develops advanced computational models for: Seismic retrofitting of existing structures Optimization of steel and masonry structures Recycled materials in concrete production AI-driven structural health monitoring Multiobjective design methodologies Publication Trends His recent work emphasizes: Machine learning for concrete mix design and damage assessment Optimization of gridshells and arch structures Seismic isolation systems and vibration control Sustainable construction practices with recycled materials Multiobjective genetic algorithms for structural design Scientific Recognitions National Scientific Qualification - First Band (2013, MIUR Italy) Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Lecture (2012, China) Academic Contributions As an educator, he teaches: Consolidamento Strutturale (Structural Consolidation) Dinamica delle Vibrazioni Random (Random Vibration Dynamics) Progettazione Generativa (Generative Design) He also leads Challenge@PoliTo initiatives and contributes to national infrastructure safety regulations. Research Projects ADAPT4CE - Adaptive Digital Systems for Circular Economy (2025-2028) AI-ENVISERS - AI for Seismic Retrofit Environmental Impact (2023-2025) ADDOPTML - Additive Manufacturing Optimization (2021-2025)
Riccardo Raheli is a Full Professor at the University of Parma , Department of Engineering and Architecture, with a career spanning over three decades in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). He has served as Chair of the Councils for Telecommunications and Communication Engineering programs, and as representative of the University of Parma in CNIT and its Members' Assembly. Education: Laurea in Electronic Engineering (University of Pisa, 1983), M.Sc. in Electrical and Computer Engineering (University of Massachusetts, 1986), Postgraduate Diploma (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, 1987) Key Roles: President of Degree Councils (2002-2018), CNIT Committee Member (2000-2005), Editorial Board member for IEEE Transactions, Springer and MDPI journals His research bridges telecommunications , digital signal processing , and healthcare applications , producing extensive international publications and industrial patents. He has co-authored monographs including Detection Algorithms for Wireless Communications (Wiley, 2004) and LDPC Coded Modulations (Springer, 2009). Recent article trends show interdisciplinary work in automotive stress monitoring (IoT/Matlab-based systems), video processing for healthcare (neonatal seizures, respiratory monitoring), and acoustic field control (microphone virtualization, personal sound zones). His work spans machine learning applications in automotive systems, stochastic acoustic modeling , and power-line communications . Scientific Leadership : Co-Chair for IEEE conferences (ICC 2010, GLOBECOM 2011, ISPLC 2020) Editorial roles in 7+ international journals Grants & Collaborations : Led industrial patents in communications systems Coordinated CNIT Technical Reports series (2025) He teaches Wireless Communications and Digital Signals Laboratory , emphasizing Matlab/Simulink proficiency. His laboratory sessions focus on practical implementation of signal processing algorithms, requiring full software installation on personal devices.
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.
Lucia Avallone is an Associate Professor at the University of Bergamo, teaching Arabic language and literature. She holds a PhD in 'Near Eastern and Maghreb Studies. Cultural Specificities and Intercultural Relations' from the University of Naples 'L'Orientale' (2011) and graduated from the University of Turin (1989). National Scientific Qualification for Full Professor in Cultures of the Ancient Near East, Middle East, and Africa (2024-2035) Member of AIMA (International Association for the Study of Middle and Mixed Arabic) Advisor for Master's Degree in Modern Languages for International Communication and Cooperation (LM-38) Member of PhD programs in Philological and Linguistic Studies (Bergamo) and Linguistic Sciences (Bergamo-Pavia) Her research focuses on modern and contemporary Arabic language and literature , especially linguistic variation , code switching between standard and vernacular Arabic , and Arabic-European language contact . She analyzes political discourse and develops methodologies for Arabic language teaching, with particular attention to dialect-standard dynamics in literary and pedagogical contexts. Recent publications examine: Linguistic creativity in contemporary Egyptian fiction Sociolinguistic aspects of modern Arabic narratives Translation challenges between Arabic dialects and Standard Arabic Historical connections between Arabic and Mediterranean cultures She supervises master's theses and participates in doctoral committees, emphasizing: Intercultural communication Postcolonial Arabic literature Language pedagogy innovations
Vincenzo Sciacca is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Palermo, Italy. His academic position is listed under classification code MATH-04/A, which typically refers to Mathematical Analysis in the Italian academic system. He maintains regular office hours on Thursdays from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Via Archirafi 34, Office No. 216 (2nd floor). Professor Sciacca's research spans several areas of mathematical physics and fluid dynamics. His primary interests include: Fluid dynamics and vortex theory Partial differential equations, particularly Navier-Stokes and Euler equations Singularity formation in boundary layer theory Numerical analysis of complex fluid systems Mathematical modeling in geophysical fluid dynamics Complex singularity analysis for nonlinear systems Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong focus on the mathematical aspects of fluid dynamics, with particular attention to singularity formation, vortex dynamics, and the behavior of solutions to fundamental equations in fluid mechanics. His work combines rigorous mathematical analysis with computational approaches to understand complex phenomena in fluid systems. Over the years, his research has evolved from fundamental studies of singularity formation to more applied problems in geophysical fluid dynamics and mathematical biology as evidenced by his 2024 paper on Multiple Sclerosis. Professor Sciacca maintains an active research profile with publications spanning from 1994 to the present, demonstrating sustained scholarly contribution to his fields of expertise. His work shows interdisciplinary reach, connecting pure mathematical analysis with applications in physics, geophysics, and biomedical modeling. He can be contacted at vincenzo.sciacca@unipa.it and maintains a personal web page at http://math.unipa.it/~sciacca/ where additional information about his teaching and research is available.
Maiko Favaro is a Type B Researcher at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Modern Literature and Culture, having joined in August 2022 through the 'Rita Levi Montalcini' Young Researcher Program. Previously, she served as Assistant of Italian Literature at Université de Fribourg from 2017 to 2022 and held prestigious fellowships including a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship at Freie Universität Berlin. Her academic journey began with a Perfezionamento in Literary and Philological Disciplines from Scuola Normale Superiore di Pisa (2014), preceded by a Laurea Specialistica in Italian Language and Literature from Università di Pisa (2007), where she graduated with highest honors. Her educational path also included research periods at Harvard University, École Normale Supérieure in Paris and Lyon, and Université de Fribourg. Favaro's research focuses on Italian Renaissance literature with particular emphasis on heroic virtue in Renaissance literature, Petrarchism, and the reception of Dante. Her work explores the intersections between philosophical thought, literary representation, and cultural context in sixteenth and seventeenth century Italy. She has made significant contributions to understanding the representation of heroes in Renaissance epic, the topos of lovers' separation, and the role of women in Renaissance dialogues. Her publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly productivity across multiple formats including monographs, edited volumes, and journal articles. Recent work shows increasing focus on Torquato Tasso's prose works, Renaissance philosophical dialogues, and the Friulian literary tradition. Her scholarship often bridges literary analysis with intellectual history and philosophical inquiry. Premio Tasso 2016 for her article on heroic virtue Canadian Society for Italian Studies Award 2011 Premio di laurea from Società Filologica Friulana Favaro has secured significant research funding including the competitive 'Rita Levi Montalcini' fellowship, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Individual Fellowship, and an Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship (which she declined). She serves on multiple editorial boards including 'Letteratura cavalleresca italiana' and 'Rivista di letteratura tardogotica e quattrocentesca', and has organized international conferences on Renaissance literature. Her current research continues to explore heroic virtue in Italian Renaissance literature while expanding into Friulian literary traditions and Dante reception.
Katia Furlotti is a Full Professor at the Department of Economics and Business Sciences, University of Parma, with a career spanning over 15 years in academia. Her research focuses on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), Business Ethics, Corporate Governance, Stakeholder Engagement, and the History of Accounting, particularly in Italian contexts. She has led numerous empirical studies on CSR disclosure practices, gender diversity in governance, and ethical code development for SMEs and non-profits. Education: PhD in 'Determination and Communication of Value in Companies' (2010), Master's in Business Administration (2006), and Degree in Business Economics (2003) from University of Parma. Her research explores CSR disclosure mechanisms, ethical governance structures, and historical accounting practices in institutions like Parma's Teatro Regio and Consorzio del Prosciutto di Parma. Recent studies analyze mandatory gender quotas, CSR vs. business ethics, and board evaluation processes. Key scientific awards include the 2006/2007 ASCAI Award and the Mirella Valentini Scholarship for her Master's thesis. She has served as Vice Direttore of her department and as Quality Assurance Officer for undergraduate programs.
Camilla Crea is an Associate Professor at the University of Sannio in Italy, affiliated with the Department of Law, Economics, Management and Quantitative Methods (DEMM) . Her work focuses on Private Law , European Economic Law , and Trademarks , with interdisciplinary intersections in Human Rights and Environmental Law . Research interests span European Private Law , Comparative Jurisprudence , and Legal Semiotics . Recent publications analyze Digital Vulnerability in EU frameworks, Trademark Semantics in multicultural contexts, and Environmental Disasters like the Ilva case. She contributed to Antigone and Portia , examining mythological legal references, and co-edited The New Shapes of Digital Vulnerability (2024).
Francesca Marazzi is an Assistant Professor at the University of Rome Tor Vergata's Department of Economics and Finance. She holds affiliations with the CESifo Research Network (as an affiliate), the CESIEG research centre at LUISS Guido Carli University (Deputy Director), and the DEMA P research cluster at Middlesex University, London. Her research focuses on behavioral and experimental economics, particularly exploring dishonest behavior, responsibility avoidance, and health economics issues like women's health and obesity interventions. She teaches courses such as 'Coding for Economic Applications' and 'Research Methods for Social Sciences' at both bachelor's and master's levels. Her work bridges theoretical models with empirical experimentation, addressing topics like corruption, public goods provision, and policy design. Notable contributions include studies on transparency's impact on bribery, pandemic-related behavioral changes, and the effects of soft drink taxation on adolescent health. She actively participates in interdisciplinary projects, such as the CREA initiative integrating AI and mathematics for fairness assertions, and the LongITools exposome analysis in chronic disease research. Marazzi's academic output emphasizes experimental methodologies, with recent focus on pandemic-driven behavioral shifts, financial stability mechanisms, and innovative governance metrics leveraging earth observation data post-wildfires. Her research portfolio reflects a commitment to applied microeconomic analysis with direct societal relevance.
Roberto Garello is a Tenured Associate Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) of Politecnico di Torino . He specializes in Communication Systems , Satellite Networks , and Channel Coding , with a focus on 5G/6G Technologies and Non-Terrestrial Networks . His work aligns with the School of Master’s Programmes and Lifelong Learning . Research Interests: Satellite communications systems, Direct-to-Satellite IoT constellations, Mega-constellation services in space, and physical layer advancements for 5G/6G. Teaching: Offers courses like Information Theory for Data Science , Communication and Network Systems , and Space Exploration and Resources , while supervising Applied Signal Processing Laboratory . Projects: Leads initiatives such as DitDSSS (satellite localization), RESTART (future telecommunications), and TESL@ (ICT energy efficiency). Scientific Awards: Received Best Paper Awards at CTRQ 2010 and COCORA 2013. Students: Supervises PhD candidates including Alessandro Compagnoni, Agbotiname Lucky Imoize, and Riccardo Tuninato, focusing on topics like Wireless Communication, Machine Learning, and Non-Terrestrial Networks. Publications: His recent work explores OTFS vs. OFDM, spectrum sensing algorithms, MIMO with cylindrical arrays, and 5G NTN synchronization, reflecting trends in satellite IoT and machine learning integration.
Marco Ghislieri is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) of Politecnico di Torino, Italy. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center PolitoBIOMed Lab and teaches in the Biomedical Engineering program, including courses like Neuroengineering and Design of Programmable Biomedical Devices . His research spans Artificial Intelligence, Biomedical Signal Processing, Neuroscience, and Rehabilitation Engineering . PhD in Bioengineering and Medical-Surgical Sciences (2017-2021) at Politecnico di Torino Thesis: Muscle Synergy Assessment during Cyclic and Non-Cyclic Movements His research focuses on muscle synergy analysis in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) patients post- Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) , AI-driven gait analysis for fall prevention, and wearable sensor applications for stress-cognitive decline monitoring. He leads the S-CoDe and OMNIA-PARK projects, and contributes to PRIN as a team member. Recent publications highlight advancements in machine learning for intraoperative DBS targeting , statistical gait analysis , and neurorehabilitation tools . He serves as Associate Editor for Scientific Reports and Applied Bionics and Biomechanics , and Guest Editor for Frontiers in Neural Circuits . Awards include the Carlo J. De Luca Award (2022) , GNB Doctoral Award (2022) , and the Best Poster Award at M. Grattarola Summer School (2022) . He supervises Fabrizio Sciscenti (PhD candidate) and collaborates on neuroengineering and biomedical device design courses. His work addresses Goal 3 (Good Health) and Goal 4 (Quality Education) of the UN SDGs.
Elvira Nadia La Rocca serves as Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome in the Department of Legal and Economic Studies. She teaches Criminal Procedure (4th year, 1st semester), Criminal Enforcement Law (2nd year, 1st semester), and Anti-Mafia Legislation (2nd year, 2nd semester) within the Law program (Course code 33465). Her office hours are held on Wednesdays from 15:00-18:00 and Mondays from 10:00-13:00, with remote consultation available via her institutional email. Professor La Rocca's research focuses on criminal law and procedure, with particular expertise in confiscation law, penitentiary systems, and judicial administration. Her work examines the intersection of procedural efficiency and fundamental rights, analyzing contemporary reforms like the Cartabia Reform of Italy's criminal justice system. She investigates how legal frameworks balance crime prevention with constitutional protections, especially regarding asset confiscation, prison conditions, and procedural guarantees for defendants. Her recent publications demonstrate consistent scholarly output examining evolving criminal justice mechanisms. The articles reveal a methodological trend analyzing European and international legal developments through Italian jurisprudence, with particular attention to Constitutional Court rulings. Her work bridges theoretical legal concepts with practical judicial applications, often addressing tensions between procedural streamlining and fundamental rights protection in criminal proceedings. Professor La Rocca leads research on critical contemporary issues including 'The administration of justice during the health emergency: from inexorable quiescence to the creation of a functional and virtuous paradigm' and 'The predictability of judicial decisions in the era of emergency criminal justice: perspectives and assessments after thirty years of validity of the Code of Criminal Procedure.' These projects address systemic challenges in maintaining judicial functionality during crises while preserving legal certainty and procedural fairness.
Tushar Sharma is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Computer Science, Dalhousie University, Canada. His research focuses on software code quality , refactoring , sustainable AI , and machine learning for software engineering (ML4SE) . He holds a PhD in Software Engineering from Athens University of Economics and Business (2019) and an MS in Computer Science from IIT-Madras (India). Current affiliations: Dalhousie University, SMART Lab, IEEE Senior Member Past experience: Siemens Research (2019-2021), Siemens Corporate Technology (2008-2015) Research interests span code quality assessment, technical debt management, and sustainable AI. He founded Designite , a widely used software design quality assessment tool, and contributed to the book Refactoring for Software Design Smells . Recent work examines energy-efficient language models for code, reproducibility issues in configuration scripts, and human-guided code smell detection. Publication trends reveal expertise in code smell detection, refactoring techniques, and green AI. His articles address topics like commit message generation, model quantization, and empirical studies on code quality. Collaborative efforts include tools like DesigniteJava 2.0 and frameworks for attention mechanisms in code language models. Scientific recognition: Dean's Research Excellence Award (2025), Best Artifact Award (SCAM 2023) Grants: Mitacs Accelerate grants ($225K, $15K, $30K), NSERC Discovery Grant ($154M CFREF climate action project), DRA computing resources ($51K) He actively contributes to academic service as PC Co-chair (ICSE 2024), editorial board member (JSS), and organizer of workshops on technical debt. His media coverage highlights environmental impacts of AI and software quality challenges.
Alberto Azara is a Researcher at the University for Foreigners of Perugia, affiliated with the Department of International Human and Social Sciences (SUSI), where he conducts research in the field of Private and Civil Law. He has held this position since 1 March 2024 under a fixed-term contract pursuant to Italian Law 240/2010. He obtained national scientific qualification for the role of Full Professor in the disciplinary sector IUS/01 (Private Law) on 12 December 2023, reflecting his strong academic standing. His educational background includes a cum laude law degree from Luiss Guido Carli (2009) and a PhD in Contract Law and Business Economics from Sapienza University of Rome (2013). He has served as a Research Fellow at both Luiss Guido Carli (2014–2017) and Sapienza University of Rome (2022–2023), contributing to research projects on private autonomy in business crises and civil liability in sports wrongdoing. His research interests span a wide range of topics in private law, including inheritance law, contract interpretation, civil liability, sports law, consumer protection, and the legal implications of artificial intelligence and digital assets. He has published extensively, including three monographs and numerous peer-reviewed articles in leading Italian legal journals and edited volumes. His recent work explores the evolving nature of legal personhood in the digital age, tokenization, and the integration of ethical clauses in contracts. The analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on doctrinal and interpretive aspects of civil law, with increasing engagement with digital technologies and interdisciplinary themes. His work bridges traditional legal scholarship with contemporary challenges in sports, finance, and digital innovation. Qualified for Full Professor in IUS/01 (2023) Author of monographs on inheritance agreements, credit transfer, and sports liability Published in journals such as Nuovo Diritto Civile , Dir. succ. fam. , and Rivista di diritto sportivo Alberto Azara teaches undergraduate courses in LAW AND PROTECTION OF MADE IN ITALY and PRIVATE INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION LAW at the University for Foreigners of Perugia. He has no listed scientific awards or student advisees in the provided materials. His research is supported through institutional affiliations and prior research fellowships, though specific grant funding is not detailed. He does not appear to lead any formal research labs or teams, but his contributions are integrated within national legal research networks and academic conferences.
