Emidia Wagon is a full professor at the University of Ferrara , affiliated with the Department of Economics and Management . Her research focuses on Healthcare Management , Sustainability in Business , and Management Control Systems , with particular attention to crisis response, digital innovation, and cross-sector collaboration. Expertise in Crisis Decision-Making in public healthcare Special interest in Sustainable Development Goals and Nonprofit Social Impact Active in Green Innovation and Accountability in Pandemic Contexts Recent publications explore the role of management control in SMEs, digital healthcare entrepreneurship, and refugee integration through multi-actor networks. She collaborates with researchers like Anna Romiti , Caterina Cavicchi , and Elena Trincanato across disciplines including healthcare finance, organizational theory, and sustainable development. Professor Wagon teaches Business Economics , Health Economics , and Industrialization in Biotechnology , maintaining office hours for students on Mondays 11:00-13:00 (extended via email during June-August). Her work bridges Accounting , Strategic Management , and Public Sector Climate Reporting through empirical studies in Italian and European contexts.
Giorgio Taricco is a Full Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) of Polytechnic University of Turin. His research focuses on 6G communications, information theory, and MIMO systems, with expertise spanning telecommunications, signal processing, and wireless communication. He leads the Advanced techniques for digital transmission (CommGroup) research group and has been a Scientific Responsible for multiple projects, including EU-funded MASCOT and HICCUP, and commercial contracts like JEANS and NEXT GEN DATALINK. Research Interests: 6G networks, MIMO systems, information theory, satellite communication, energy-efficient coding Notable Projects: MASCOT (2006-2009), HICCUP (2002-2003), JEANS (2022-2024), WORK ITEM 4.4 (2024-2025) His recent publications analyze secrecy energy efficiency in metasurface-aided networks, IRS-NOMA for integrated sensing, and advanced precoding techniques, reflecting trends in wireless security and next-generation communication systems. As an IEEE Fellow since 2010, he contributes to editorial boards, including Entropy (2025-). He supervises PhD students like Agbotiname Lucky Imoize and Aysegul Ilay Tunali, integrating education with cutting-edge research in telecommunications.
Leonardo Soria is an Associate Professor at the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management at the Polytechnic University of Bari. His research focuses on applied mechanics, structural dynamics, and vehicle vibrations, with a strong emphasis on computational modeling and experimental validation. Department: Mechanics, Mathematics & Management Email: leonardo.soria@poliba.it Contact: +39 080 596 3484 His work spans topics such as viscoelastic foundations, flutter analysis, road roughness identification, and structural health monitoring. He employs advanced methodologies like the unsteady compressible source and doublet panel method, operational modal analysis, and machine learning techniques for diagnostics. Recent publications highlight his contributions to vibro-acoustical analysis of microsystems, robustness of measurement probes, and shock response synthesis in aerospace. His research also explores fluid-structure interactions in nanoscale systems and energy harvesting from vibrating polymers. Professor Soria actively investigates the dynamics of sharp-edged beams, helicopter cabin vibrations, and vehicle suspension performance assessment. His studies often bridge theoretical models with experimental validation, particularly in scenarios involving Brownian excitation, hydrodynamic coupling, and seismic loading.
Alessandro Fasana is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS) at Polytechnic University of Turin, where he serves as Deputy Coordinator of the College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering. His academic career spans multiple decades with continuous involvement in doctoral education as Course Coordinator in Mechanical Engineering from 2018-2024 and consistent participation in doctoral colleges since the 27th cycle (2011/2012). Professor Fasana's research focuses on Mechanical Systems Dynamics, Modal Analysis, Nonlinear Dynamics, Rotating Machinery Diagnosis, Structural Health Monitoring, Viscoelastic Materials, Prognostics and Health Management, and Signal Processing. His work bridges fundamental mechanical principles with practical industrial applications, particularly in vibration analysis, structural dynamics, and condition monitoring systems. His research lines specifically include modal analysis and identification of linear dynamic systems, characterization of viscoelastic materials, dynamics of nonlinear systems, and evaluation of defects and residual life of structures. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on pyroshock testing for aerospace qualification, structural health monitoring, vibration control, and advanced signal processing techniques. His work spans both theoretical developments and practical applications across aerospace, mechanical engineering, and industrial sectors, with particular attention to vibration analysis, structural dynamics, and condition monitoring systems. The research demonstrates increasing integration of computational methods, machine learning, and experimental validation. Professor Fasana has supervised PhD student Luca Viale, whose thesis focused on Pyroshock Testing for aerospace qualification. His research portfolio includes numerous commercial research projects spanning from 2007 to 2023, primarily focused on vibration testing, characterization of damping materials, and structural analysis for diverse industrial applications including aerospace, dental equipment, and power generation systems. He leads the research group 'Dinamica dei sistemi meccanici e identificazione (DIMEAS)' and has been Principal Investigator on multiple commercial research projects related to vibration analysis, structural dynamics, and material characterization. His work connects mechanical engineering fundamentals with practical industrial solutions across multiple sectors including aerospace, automotive, and energy.
Stefano Marchesiello is a Full Professor of Applied Mechanics at the Polytechnic University of Turin, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS), a position he has held since 2019. His academic work spans theoretical studies, numerical applications, and experimental tests within the field of Applied Mechanics. He maintains active roles in doctoral education, serving on mechanical engineering doctoral colleges from 2013/2014 through 2024/2025, and teaches courses including Dynamics and Identification of Nonlinear Systems, Dynamics of Mechanical Systems, Vibration Mechanics, and Machine Mechanics for Aerospace Engineering. Marchesiello's research focuses on modal analysis and identification, damage diagnosis in structures and construction materials, damping systems, mechanical vibrations, and nonlinear dynamics. His primary research lines include vehicle-bridge dynamic interaction, dynamic identification techniques in linear and nonlinear fields, damage identification, vibrations of continuous systems with non-proportional damping, innovative vibration damping devices, diagnostics and monitoring of rotating systems, and pantograph-catenary dynamic interaction. His work bridges theoretical mechanics with practical engineering applications, particularly in transportation infrastructure and mechanical systems. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on nonlinear system identification, structural health monitoring, and vibration analysis across various mechanical and aerospace applications. Marchesiello's research shows increasing integration of machine learning techniques with traditional mechanical engineering approaches, particularly in system identification and damage detection. His work spans from fundamental nonlinear dynamics to practical applications in railway systems, rotating machinery, and structural components. Certificate of reviewing awarded by Journal of Sound and Vibration - Elsevier, Netherlands (2013) Certificate of Excellence in Reviewing - Mechanical Systems and Signal Processing 2013 awarded by Elsevier, Netherlands (2013) Marchesiello serves as Scientific Director for multiple commercial research contracts, particularly with Officina Fratelli Bertolotti SpA, focusing on vibration damping systems for railway catenaries and rotor dynamics modeling. He has led research projects from 2008 through 2023, demonstrating sustained research leadership and industry collaboration. His editorial work includes membership on the Editorial Board of SHOCK AND VIBRATION since 2018, and he has served on program committees for the International Conference on Damage Assessment of Structures (DAMAS) across multiple years. He is actively involved with the Dynamics of Mechanical Systems and Identification research group (DIMEAS), which focuses on developing advanced methods for analyzing and identifying mechanical systems with both linear and nonlinear behaviors. His research integrates computational modeling, experimental validation, and practical applications across multiple engineering domains.
Matteo Dellacasagrande serves as a Researcher at the Department of Mechanical, Energy, Management and Transport Engineering (DIME) within the Polytechnic School of the University of Genoa. His academic appointments include membership on the Joint Teacher-Student Commission and teaching responsibilities for advanced courses in aircraft propulsion systems. His research focuses on fluid dynamics in turbomachinery , particularly low-pressure turbine optimization, separated flow modeling, and aircraft engine design. Key methodologies include computational fluid dynamics, experimental validation using large databases, and statistical modeling techniques like Bayesian Lasso for flow prediction. His work bridges theoretical fluid mechanics with practical aerospace engineering applications. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on turbine blade aerodynamics (2024-2025), with significant contributions to loss mechanism analysis in low-pressure turbines and novel approaches to modeling separation bubbles. His research integrates experimental data with advanced statistical methods to improve prediction accuracy in complex flow scenarios. Teaching activities: AIRCRAFT ENGINES (Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering - Energy and Aeronautics) AIRCRAFT PROPULSION (Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering - Energy and Aeronautics) DESIGN OF MACHINES AND ENERGY SYSTEMS Professional engagement: Member of the Joint Teacher-Student Commission at the Polytechnic School, with office hours by appointment via institutional email.
