جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Michele Zorziمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Wireless Communications
• Networking
• mmWave Communications
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michele Zorzi is a Professor of Telecommunications at the School of Engineering, University of Padova, Italy, where he has held a faculty position since 2003. He leads the SIGNET (Signal processing and Networking) Research Group, focusing on cutting-edge wireless networking challenges including mmWave communications and underwater networks. His extensive publication record exceeds 600 papers in top-tier journals and conferences, reflecting significant contributions to the field through both theoretical and experimental work. He received his Laurea Degree (1990) and Ph.D. (1994) in Electrical Engineering from the University of Padova. Prior academic appointments include Politecnico di Milano (1993-1996), University of California San Diego (1995-1998), and University of Ferrara (1998-2003), where he progressed from Associate Professor to full Professor. His educational trajectory demonstrates deep roots in Italian academia with international exposure. Professor Zorzi's research spans wireless communications and networking, with current emphases on mmWave networking for vehicular systems, underwater acoustic/optical communications, non-terrestrial networks, and AI-driven networking solutions. His group conducts experimental validations including at-sea trials for underwater systems and testbeds for vehicular networks. Key projects include PRATA for predictive QoS in autonomous driving and IoT-based environmental monitoring of the Venice Lagoon, demonstrating practical applications of theoretical work. Analysis of his 2022-2025 publications reveals strong trends in applying artificial intelligence to networking challenges across diverse environments. There is significant emphasis on vehicular networks (predictive QoS, teleoperated driving), underwater systems (acoustic/optical communications, AUV swarms), and satellite networks (Starlink integration, NTN security). Experimental validation in real-world scenarios like the Venice Lagoon monitoring project and underwater sea trials characterizes his applied research approach. His scientific accolades include: IEEE Fellow (2007) IEEE Communications Society Best Tutorial Paper Award (2008, 2019) Stephen O. Rice Best Paper Award (2018) Multiple best paper awards at IEEE conferences (2005-2020) As principal investigator for numerous European and US research projects plus 20+ industry-funded initiatives, Professor Zorzi has mentored over 35 PhD students and post-docs. Graduates now hold prominent positions at institutions including Stanford, UCSD, CTTC, and Huawei. His SIGNET group maintains active international collaborations and contributes to open-source networking tools via GitHub, demonstrating commitment to community engagement. The SIGNET Research Group, housed within the Department of Information Engineering, operates specialized experimental facilities for mmWave and underwater communications. Current initiatives include AI-based predictive QoS frameworks for vehicular networks, underwater optical communication systems using ultraviolet light, and large-scale IoT deployments for environmental monitoring. The group's GitHub presence indicates strong open-science practices, while recent sea trials confirm hands-on experimental capabilities beyond theoretical work.

Gian Antonio Sustoمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Machine Learning
• Deep Learning
• Predictive Maintenance
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Gian Antonio Susto is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering , University of Padova . With a Ph.D. in Information Technology and post-doctoral experience at National University of Ireland, Maynooth, he leads research in Machine Learning , Semiconductor Manufacturing , and Industrial IoT . His work bridges Anomaly Detection , Continual Learning , and Algorithmic Fairness with applications in Hydroelectric Power Plants , Particle Accelerators , and Smart Mobility . B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Controls Engineering, University of Padova (cum laude) Ph.D. in Information Technology, University of Padova (2013) Post-Doc at National University of Ireland, Maynooth (2012-2013) Assistant Professor at University of Padova (2013-2021) His research focuses on Explainable AI , Virtual Metrology , and Deep Learning for manufacturing and infrastructure monitoring. Recent projects include the AIMS5.0 (AI for Manufacturing Sustainability) and MICS (Circular Economy in Italy) initiatives. His publications span Engineering Applications of Artificial Intelligence , IEEE Transactions , and Information Processing & Management , with 15+ recent papers on topics like Fault Diagnosis , Continual Learning , and Fair Ranking . Key scientific awards include: IEEE CCTA Best Student Paper Award (2021) IP&M 2020 Ph.D Paper Award Best Industry Paper Award, European Workshop on Advanced Control and Diagnosis (ACD 2019) He has supervised Ph.D. students on projects involving Particle Accelerators , Plant Behavior Modeling , and Explainable AI , with alumni now at institutions like Max Planck Institute , IBM , and Scripps Research . Current teaching includes Reinforcement Learning and Explainable Machine Learning at graduate and Ph.D. levels.

• Machine Learning
• Generative Artificial Intelligence
• Computational Models of Human Behavior
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mirco Musolesi is a Full Professor of Computer Science at both University College London (UCL) and the University of Bologna. He leads the Machine Intelligence Lab at UCL, part of the UCL Centre for Artificial Intelligence. His research focuses on Machine Learning, Generative AI, and computational models of human behavior, with applications in ubiquitous systems and societal impacts of AI. Education: PhD in Computer Science from UCL (2007) and Laurea in Electronic Engineering from the University of Bologna (2002). Previous roles include positions at the University of Birmingham, Dartmouth College, and the Alan Turing Institute. Research spans multi-agent systems, reinforcement learning, and AI ethics. Notable awards include ACM UbiComp 10-Year Impact Award (2020/2024) and the NetExplorateur/UNESCO Top 100 Innovations (2011). His work on EmotionSense and CenceMe applications has been recognized with Test-of-Time awards. Recent publications (2024-2025) address moral alignment in AI agents, multi-agent environmental policy simulations, and creativity in LLMs. His labs explore AI-driven solutions for urban systems and ethical decision-making frameworks.

Luca Iocchiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Robotics
• Task Planning
• Multi-Robot Coordination
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Luca Iocchi is a Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, where he teaches in the Master in Artificial Intelligence and Robotics program. He is affiliated with the Department of Computer, Control, and Management Engineering and the Faculty of Engineering of Information, Computer Science and Statistics. Iocchi serves as an Associate Editor for Artificial Intelligence Journal and has been the scientific coordinator of Spoke of PNRR project FAIR (Future AI Research). His educational background includes: Master in Engineering in Computer Science (Laurea in Ingegneria Informatica) cum Laude, Sapienza Università di Roma, 1995 PhD in Engineering in Computer Science (Dottorato in Ingegneria Informatica), Sapienza Università di Roma, 1999 Professor Iocchi's research focuses on cognitive robotics, task planning, multi-robot coordination, robot perception, robot learning, human-robot interaction, and social robotics. His work has significant applications in security, surveillance, and environmental monitoring. He has published over 200 referred papers with an h-index of 46 (Google Scholar). His research bridges theoretical AI with practical robotic systems operating in real-world environments, with a particular emphasis on developing intelligent systems that can interact effectively with humans. His recent publications show a strong trend toward multi-agent reinforcement learning, trust modeling in human-AI teams, UAV coordination, and planning systems. There's a clear focus on making robotic systems more reliable, efficient, and capable of operating in complex real-world scenarios like healthcare facilities and smart cities. His work increasingly integrates formal planning approaches with machine learning techniques. Professor Iocchi has received numerous scientific awards: 1999 Top Paper Award WebNet'99 2006 Best Paper Award RoboCup 2006 2008 Best Robotics Demo Award AAMAS 2008 2014 Best Paper Award For Engineering Contribution RoboCup 2014 2017 RoboCup@Home SSPL 2017 - 3rd place 2018 Canada-Italy Innovation Award 2019 Best Paper Award For Engineering Contribution RoboCup 2019 As an academic advisor, Iocchi has directed the PhD Program in Engineering in Computer Science from 2020 to 2023. He has been Principal Investigator for numerous research projects including SciRoc (European Robotics League), AI4EU (European AI project), BUBBLES, AIPlan4EU, ROSITA, Trust Your Agents, and FAIR. His research has been supported by EU H2020 programs, national grants, and industry collaborations, demonstrating strong connections between academia and practical applications. Professor Iocchi is actively involved with the Cognitive Cooperating Robots Lab (LabRoCoCo) and is a key member of the RoboCup Federation, having served as Vice-President from 2019 to 2024. He has played a significant role in benchmarking domestic service robots through RoboCup@Home and the European Robotics League Service Robots (ERL-SR), which he helped establish. His leadership in organizing international scientific robot competitions has been instrumental in advancing the field of service robotics.

Luca Demetrioمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Adversarial Machine Learning
• Malware Detection
• Cybersecurity
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luca Demetrio is an Assistant Professor at the University of Genoa, Italy, specializing in adversarial machine learning and cybersecurity. Previously, he was a Post-doctoral Researcher at the PRA Lab within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Cagliari. He holds bachelor's (2015), master's (2017), and Ph.D. (2021) degrees from the University of Genova, with his doctoral thesis focusing on formalizing evasion attacks against security detectors. His research emphasizes enhancing the robustness of machine learning models against adversarial attacks, particularly targeting malware detectors, SQL injection defenses, and Windows security systems. He leads the development of SecML Malware, a Python library for generating adversarial Windows malware, and contributes to the SecML framework. His work has been published in top-tier journals like ACM TOPS and IEEE TIFS. Key research interests include adversarial example generation, malware analysis, and cybersecurity defense mechanisms. He has explored query-efficient attacks on phishing detectors, certified adversarial robustness via randomized smoothing, and robust synthetic data-driven threat detection. His recent studies (2023–2025) address challenges in hardening machine learning models against evasion attacks, adversarial SQL injection countermeasures, and securing autonomous driving systems from adversarial reinforcement learning attacks.

• Hybrid Electric Vehicles
• Sustainable Mobility
• Optimal Control
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Federico Miretti is an Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the Department of Energy and the interdepartmental center Cars@PoliTo. His research focuses on hybrid and electric vehicles, with emphasis on energy management strategies, battery state estimation, and sustainable transport solutions. PhD in Energetics from Polytechnic University of Turin Research areas include: Optimization-based Energy Management Strategies for hybrid propulsion systems Simulation and digital twinning of hybrid systems Thermal management for electrified vehicles Techno-economic assessment of mobility solutions Recent publications highlight advancements in battery temperature anomaly detection, wireless power transfer feasibility, and control algorithms for energy efficiency. His work aligns with SDGs 7 (Clean Energy) and 9 (Innovation). Teaching roles include: Fluid Machinery (2019-2025) Energy Management in Hybrid/Electric Vehicles (2021-2025) Projects: PRoSIT (2025): Predictive thermal management demonstrator Consulting contract with MIDAC SpA (2025): Battery Digital Twin development EBOAT project (2025-2026): Technical support for Vulkan

Michele Salviمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Probability Theory
• Random Processes in Random Media
• Random Graphs
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michele Salvi is an Associate Professor in Mathematics at Università degli Studi di Tor Vergata in Rome. He previously held a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship, conducting research in Berlin, Munich, and Paris. His work focuses on Probability Theory, with emphasis on random processes in random media, random graphs, and statistical mechanics, bridging applications in Physics, Computer Science, and Biology. Random processes in random media Random graphs Mathematics of Neural Networks Stochastic homogenization Mixing times for Markov chains Statistical mechanics Salvi’s recent publications highlight interdisciplinary trends, particularly in the spectral analysis of deep neural networks, scale-free percolation dynamics, and spanning tree geometry in random environments. His collaborations span Europe, with projects involving probabilistic models in epidemiology, reinforcement learning, and stochastic homogenization. He has received the Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellowship, reflecting his international research experience. His work is aligned with the Department of Mathematics at Tor Vergata, which holds the "Department of Excellence" MatMod@TOV 2023-2027 grant.

• Energy Systems
• Machine Learning
• Reinforcement Learning
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Marco Badami is a Full Professor at the Department of Energy (DENERG) , Polytechnic of Turin. He serves as Scientific Director for national and EU-funded research projects in energy systems and has been a Course Lecturer for Energy Systems and Industrial Use of Energy since 2010. He supervises PhD students in Energetics and Electrical Engineering . Research Interests: His work spans energy systems optimization, machine learning applications for industrial energy efficiency, smart grids, cogeneration scheduling, blockchain-based energy data immutability, and predictive maintenance algorithms for photovoltaic plants. Current projects focus on AI-driven energy audits, optimized control systems for industrial microgrids, and digital twin architectures. Collaborations: He works with Trigenia Srl, Stogit SpA, and international institutions on commercial research contracts. His scientific contributions include 15+ publications on topics like LSTM forecasting for solar energy, deep reinforcement learning for multi-energy systems, and decentralized peer-to-peer energy trading platforms.

• Flexible spacecraft
• Flight control systems
• Robotic systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Elisa Capello is a Full Professor of Flight Mechanics at Politecnico di Torino, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS). She serves as Contact person for internationalization of innovation and technology transfer, Member of the Interdepartmental Center PIC4SeR (PoliTO Interdepartmental Center for Service Robotics), and Deputy Coordinator of the Doctoral College in Aerospace Engineering. With over 100 publications, her work spans aerospace engineering, control systems, and robotics. Her research focuses on flexible spacecraft, flight control systems, robotic systems, and unmanned aerial vehicles. She designs guidance, control and navigation systems for aircraft and spacecraft, develops control systems for wind turbines and wind farms, studies flight mechanics of fixed and rotary wing aircraft, tests unmanned aerial systems, and plans mission control for autonomous systems. Her work bridges theoretical control systems with practical aerospace applications, with strong emphasis on experimental validation. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on advanced control techniques for aerospace applications, particularly in UAV control, spacecraft formation flying, and robotic systems. There's a clear trend toward integrating machine learning with traditional control methods, as seen in transformer-based MPC and multimodal learning approaches. Her work spans theoretical development, simulation, and experimental validation across multiple platforms. Member of the Editorial Board of IEEE Control Systems Society (2019-) Member of the Scientific Committee - IEEE Technical Committee Aerospace Control (2016-) International FAI Judge for Helicopter Championship (2009-2015) Professor Capello supervises numerous PhD students working on topics including autonomous aerial vehicles, path planning, risk analysis, spacecraft dynamics, and control. She leads multiple research projects including CREATEFORUAS (2019-2022), Assessment of drag free control systems for L3 gravity wave observatory (2018-2019), and Guidance, Navigation and Control algorithms for in-Orbit servicing (2020-2021). Her international collaborations include institutions in the USA, Japan, and Germany. She is actively involved with the Flight Dynamics, Control and Simulation research group at DIMEAS and the DRAFT (DRones Autonomous Flight Team) at PoliTo, where she mentors students in developing autonomous flight capabilities for various applications.

Tushar Sharmaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Software Engineering
• Machine Learning
• Code Quality
• +۷ مورد دیگر

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.

Emanuele Crisostomiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Smart Grids
• Electric Vehicles
• Control Systems
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Emanuele Crisostomi is Associate Professor of Electrical Systems at the University of Pisa's Department of Energy, Systems, Territory and Constructions Engineering. He holds PhD and graduate degrees in Automation Engineering from the University of Pisa, with research visits to University of Cambridge, University of Leicester, and Hamilton Institute. His research bridges control theory, energy systems, and smart mobility. His research integrates: Smart grid control and renewable energy integration Electric vehicle charging infrastructure and routing algorithms Urban traffic modeling and optimization Nonlinear system dynamics and Lyapunov stabilization Machine learning applications in energy systems Crisostomi's publications demonstrate consistent innovation in electric vehicle-grid integration, with recent focus on predictive charging control, highway EV circulation patterns, and hydropower monitoring. His work shows increasing application of deep reinforcement learning for multi-regional power systems and hybrid network models for infrastructure monitoring. He leads research on IoT-enabled energy efficiency in buildings and contributes to epidemic modeling through network science. Current projects examine battery sizing optimization, charging station scheduling under uncertainty, and synergetic building management systems integrating environmental monitoring with energy conservation.

• Cybersecurity
• Network Security
• Automotive Cybersecurity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Mirco Marchetti is an Associate Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, affiliated with the Department of Engineering 'Enzo Ferrari'. He specializes in cybersecurity, network security, and automotive systems. His teaching responsibilities include courses on cybersecurity fundamentals, computer networks, operating systems, and automotive cyber defense. Research interests focus on intrusion detection systems (IDS), vehicular networks (VANETs), machine learning applications in cybersecurity, and automotive cybersecurity. He has contributed to projects like HackCar (automotive attack/defense testbed) and RealCAN (real-time CAN bus analysis tools). His work also explores adversarial attacks on ML-based systems and secure communication protocols for industrial and vehicular systems. Recent publications emphasize automotive cybersecurity (e.g., Mercedes-Benz infotainment system analysis, CAN bus anomaly detection), ML robustness against adversarial attacks, and zero-trust architectures. He collaborates with the SECloud research group (secloud.ing.unimore.it) and uses experimental platforms like Software-Defined Radios for security evaluations. Teaching responsibilities span multiple academic programs including Master's degrees in Computer Engineering and Artificial Intelligence Engineering. Courses emphasize practical skills in Linux/Unix administration, network configuration, and embedded system security.

• Machine Learning
• Online Learning
• Algorithmic Game Theory
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Andrea Celli is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computing Sciences at Bocconi University. He is affiliated with the ELLIS Society and the Bocconi Institute for Data Science and Analytics. Previously, he was a postdoctoral researcher at Meta (formerly Facebook Research) in London. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from Politecnico di Milano and conducted research at Carnegie Mellon University's Electronic Marketplaces Lab. His research focuses on intersections of computer science, machine learning, and economics, particularly in strategic interactions and online learning environments. Notable achievements include a NeurIPS 2020 Best Paper Award and the 2017 Lesmo Prize for his MSc thesis. His research is supported by grants including an ERC Starting Grant (2024) for the PLA-STEER project and an MUR-PRIN grant (2022). He teaches courses such as Deep Learning and Reinforcement Learning, Machine Learning, and Optimization at the Ph.D. level. His work spans topics like equilibrium finding, online learning under constraints, and mechanism design. Key publications include contributions to ICLR, NeurIPS, EC, and other top venues. Celli advises Master’s students including Annalisa Barbara, Emanuele Coccia, Davide Drago, and Antonio Preiti. He collaborates with postdocs like Riccardo Poiani and Martino Bernasconi. He actively organizes academic events, such as the EC 2025 workshop on Online Learning and Economics. His research emphasizes theoretical foundations while addressing practical challenges in algorithmic game theory and data-driven decision-making.

Francesco Liberatiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Control theory
• Model predictive control
• Cyber-physical systems
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Francesco Liberati is an Associate Professor in Automatic Control at Sapienza University of Rome, Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering (DIAG). His research focuses on cyber-physical systems, model predictive control (MPC), and hybrid MPC-deep learning algorithms with applications to power systems, traffic control, and task scheduling. PhD in Systems Engineering from Sapienza University (2015) Assistant Professor (RTD-B) at Sapienza University (2021-2024) Assistant Professor (RTD-A) at eCampus University (2015-2017) Liberati’s work combines theoretical advancements in control theory with real-world implementations in smart grids and transportation systems. He has pioneered approaches integrating MPC with reinforcement learning for large-scale optimization problems, particularly in electric vehicle (EV) charging and grid reconfiguration. His recent publications emphasize: Stochastic and economic MPC for renewable energy storage Decentralized control algorithms for EV charging Cyber-physical security in microgrids and smart infrastructure Hybrid AI-control solutions for traffic and industrial systems Scientific recognition includes: 2021 Best Paper Award, IEEE World AI IoT Congress (AIIoT) 2021 Networked Systems Best Paper Award He serves as Associate Editor for Advanced Control for Applications (Wiley) and on the Editorial Board of Smart Cities (MDPI). His applied research spans European Commission H2020 projects and collaborations with industry partners in energy and transportation sectors.

• Computer Science
• Cybersecurity
• Network Security
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Mauro Andreolini is a University Researcher at the Department of Physical, Computer and Mathematical Sciences, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. He teaches Operating Systems and Secure Software Development courses within the Computer Science degree program. His research focuses on Cybersecurity , Network Security , Machine Learning in Security , and Cloud Computing . His recent publications analyze Data Privacy through geohashing and clustering, Adversarial Attacks in cybersecurity, and Moving Target Defense architectures. He has also contributed to frameworks for Automated Security Assessments using deductive reasoning and Realistic Botnet Detection benchmarks. Andreolini's work addresses Graph Neural Networks in intrusion detection, n-Gram Analysis for automotive network security, and Side-Channel Vulnerabilities in USB devices. He collaborates with researchers like Artioli, Ferretti, Marchetti, and Colajanni on projects spanning Adversarial Machine Learning , Secure Software Development , and Cloud-Based Monitoring .