جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Density Functional Theory
• Quantum Chemistry
• Solar Cells
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Matteo Cagnoni is a Researcher at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) of Politecnico di Torino . His research focuses on Density Functional Theory , Quantum Chemistry , and Thermoelectric Materials for Solar Cells . He is actively involved in the European Union’s MIRACLE project , developing photonic meta-concrete for radiative cooling solutions. Research Interests: Development of cement-based radiative coolers for solar cell thermal management Computational discovery of intermediate-band solar cell materials Electronic properties of semiconductors and insulators Teaching: Electronic transport in crystalline and organic semiconductors Advanced experimental physics Scientific Contributions: Matteo has published extensively on radiative cooling, perovskite/silicon tandem solar cells, and thermoelectric materials. His work spans journals like Nature Communications , Advanced Functional Materials , and Progress in Photovoltaics , with a focus on simulation engineering , photonic devices , and energy-efficient materials . Labs & Collaborations: He works within the Microwave and Optoelectronics Group (MOG) at DET, collaborating with international institutions on EU-funded projects.

• German Literature
• Linguistics
• Multilingualism
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michaela Bürger-Koftis serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Modern Languages and Cultures at the University of Genoa's School of Humanities. Her teaching portfolio includes advanced courses such as German Literature and Culture III , German Linguistics (LM) , and Cultures of German-speaking Countries across undergraduate and master's programs focused on teaching, publishing, and intercultural communication. Her research investigates polyphonic structures in multilingual literature, with emphasis on German-Russian linguistic intersections and autobiographical narratives. Key projects explore lyrical diary forms and creative writing through the lens of polyphony, examining how multilingual expression shapes narrative identity and literary innovation in contemporary works. Recent publications demonstrate consistent focus on the Polyphony research initiative, revealing evolving methodologies in multilingual creativity and writing. This work establishes frameworks for analyzing cross-linguistic literary production while documenting the project's development from 2018-2023. No scientific awards are documented in available sources. While specific student advisees remain unlisted, Bürger-Koftis contributes to academic governance as a member of the School of Humanities Library Board. Her collaborative research with institutions like Catania University demonstrates institutional partnership development within multilingual literary studies. The Polyphony project functions as an interdisciplinary research hub with dedicated web infrastructure, facilitating scholarly exchange on multilingual writing practices and serving as a model for digital humanities collaboration in literary studies.

Anna Gottardمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Multivariate Statistical Models
• Graphical Models
• Statistical Machine Learning
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anna Gottard is an Associate Professor of Statistics at the University of Florence, where she leads the Department of Statistics, Computer Science, and Applications. She directs the Florence Center for Data Science (FDS) and participates in the Technical Scientific Committee of the Tuscan Center for Big Data, Data Science, and AI (CBDAI). Her research focuses on multivariate statistical models, particularly graphical models, and extends to statistical machine learning, fair models, and directional data analysis. She is an Associate Editor for the Journal of the Royal Statistical Society Series A (JRSSA) and Statistical Methods & Applications (SMA). Her recent work includes Bayesian approaches for mixed graphical models, uncertainty-aware classification trees, and methodological advancements in latent uncertainty models. Her contributions span theoretical developments and applied research in interdisciplinary areas like biostatistics and sustainability. Her research interests emphasize bridging statistical theory with practical applications, including fairness in machine learning, interpretable models, and tree-based methodologies. She has actively contributed to open-source software, notably the Mix3Trees R package for mixed-effect tree models. Her work addresses challenges in variable selection, graphical model inference, and ethical AI practices. Current projects explore Bayesian frameworks for complex data structures and methodological improvements in graphical model interpretability. Anna has advised on interdisciplinary collaborations, such as studies on GDPR compliance in biobanking and epidemiological modeling of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic in Tuscany. She collaborates with institutions like the CBDAI to advance data science applications in regional policy and healthcare. Her research trajectory reflects a commitment to both foundational statistical theory and real-world problem-solving across diverse domains.

Daniele Caramaniمشاهده پروفایل

عضو هیئت علمی

• Comparative Politics
• European Integration
• Globalization
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Daniele Caramani is a Part-time Professor at the Robert Schuman Centre for Advanced Studies at the European University Institute, where he holds the Ernst B. Haas Chair in European Governance and Politics and co-directs the European Governance and Politics Programme. He also serves as a professor and Head of Department at the University of Zurich, holding the Chair of Comparative Politics. His academic journey began with BA and MA degrees from the University of Geneva, followed by a PhD from the European University Institute. Dr. Caramani's research focuses on comparative politics, European integration, and globalization, with particular emphasis on political cleavages, electoral systems, and democratization processes. His work bridges historical analysis with contemporary political challenges, examining how territorial and functional divisions shape political landscapes across different eras and regions. His approach combines theoretical innovation with empirical rigor, drawing connections between 19th century mass democratization and current debates about European integration and global governance. Caramani's publications reveal a consistent trajectory of increasingly complex analyses, moving from national political systems to European integration and then to global comparative frameworks. His work demonstrates strong methodological expertise in comparative and quantitative analysis, with a particular focus on large cross-national datasets and historical electoral results. The evolution of his research shows a clear progression from national-level analysis to transnational and global comparative frameworks. Stein Rokkan Prize for Comparative Social Science Research (for The Nationalization of Politics ) APSA Lijphart-Przeworski-Verba Dataset Award (for Constituency-Level Elections Archive) As an educator and academic leader, Caramani has supervised numerous students and edited influential textbooks in comparative politics. His leadership extends to directing major research projects, including an ERC Advanced Grant on global cleavages across world regions. At the University of Zurich, he serves as Head of Department, demonstrating administrative leadership alongside his research and teaching responsibilities. His Constituency-Level Elections Archive (CLEA) represents a significant contribution to the field, providing essential data for comparative electoral research.

• Geometric Measure Theory
• Calculus of Variations
• Minimal surfaces
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Andrea Marchese is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Trento since 2019. He holds a PhD from the University of Pisa (2013) and has held academic positions at the University of Pavia, University of Zurich, and Max Planck Institute for Mathematics in the Sciences (Leipzig). His research focuses on Geometric Measure Theory, Calculus of Variations, and Optimal Transport, with contributions to minimal surfaces, branched transportation networks, and singular measure analysis. Education: PhD in Mathematics, University of Pisa (2013), Thesis: 'Two applications of the theory of currents' Master's in Mathematics, University of Milan (2008), Thesis: 'Singular points for coverings of Banach spaces' Bachelor's in Mathematics, University of Milan (2006), Thesis: 'Weak topologies and their metrizability in Banach spaces' Research Interests: Geometric Measure Theory, Calculus of Variations, Optimal Transport, Minimal Surfaces, and their applications to real analysis and geometric flows. Awards & Grants: Habilitation for Full Professor in Mathematical Analysis (2022) ERC Starting Grant (2020, ranked A with a score of 484/3272 proposals) Coordinated multiple INdAM/GNAMPA projects totaling over €25,000 Awarded grants from the University of Pavia, SNF, and Marie Sklodowska-Curie Actions Teaching: Has taught courses on Mathematical Analysis, Geometric Measure Theory, and Functional Analysis at the University of Trento, Pavia, Zurich, and Freiburg. Professional Activities: Organized international workshops, served as referee for over 30 journals (e.g., Inventiones Mathematicae , Journal of Differential Geometry ), and contributed to conferences worldwide.

• Biomedical Signal and Image Processing
• Cardiovascular and Neural Modeling
• Physiologically-interpretable Artificial Intelligence systems
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Gaetano Valenza is an Associate Professor of Bioengineering at the University of Pisa, Italy, where he leads the Neuro-Cardiovascular Intelligence Lab at the Enrico Piaggio Research Centre. He holds affiliations with the Neuroscience Statistics Research Laboratory at MIT and has served as a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital. His academic work spans bioengineering, computational physiology, and affective computing. His research focuses on statistical and nonlinear biomedical signal and image processing , cardiovascular and neural modeling , and physiologically interpretable artificial intelligence . He develops wearable systems for physiological monitoring, with applications in autonomic nervous system assessment, brain-heart interactions, and mental health. His work has led to novel metrics such as the Sympathetic and Parasympathetic activity indices derived from ECG. The 15 most recent publications reflect a consistent trend in brain-heart interplay , complexity analysis of physiological signals , explainable AI in healthcare , and virtual reality applications in mental health . His work integrates advanced signal processing, nonlinear dynamics, and machine learning to decode emotional and cognitive states from physiological data. Dr. Valenza is a Senior Member of IEEE and serves on several technical committees. He is an active editorial leader, currently serving as Associate Editor for IEEE-EMBC , Plos One , Complexity , and Scientific Reports , and has guest-edited special issues in Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society A and IEEE Journal of Biomedical and Health Informatics . He has led or participated in numerous international research projects, including FP7 and H2020 initiatives such as NEVERMIND and EXPERIENCE. He teaches courses in Biostatistics, Probability & Biostatistics, and Advanced Image Processing at the University of Pisa. As lab head and project coordinator, he leads a multidisciplinary team working on neuro-cardiovascular intelligence, wearable systems, and AI-driven mental health interventions.

Valter Morettiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Algebraic Quantum Field Theory
• Black Holes
• Functional Analysis
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Valter Moretti is a Full Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Trento. His academic career spans roles from Research Fellow to Full Professor, focusing on Mathematical Physics and Quantum Field Theory (QFT) in curved spacetime. He earned an MSc in Physics from Genova University and a PhD in Theoretical Physics from Trento University. Research Interests : Algebraic QFT, General Relativity, Quantum Mechanics, Operator Algebras, and Spectral Theory. His work bridges mathematical rigor with physical applications, particularly in quantum localization, entanglement, and curved spacetime phenomena. Publications : Authored 15+ recent papers on topics like quantum particle localization, entanglement certification, and QFT on curved backgrounds. Collaborated on a 2022 patent for generating entangled photon states. Awards : Holds a patent for a quantum-certified random number generator (2022). Supervision : Advised 8 PhD students, including N. Pinamonti, L. Franceschini, and C. van de Ven. Coordinated national and international research projects (e.g., H2020-MSCA-COFUND-2015). Labs & Collaborations : Affiliated with INFN, TIFPA-INFN, and Q@TN (Quantum@Trento). Organized conferences like Quantum Physics and Geometry (2014) and Quantum Machine Learning (2023). Teaching : Lectures on Analytical Mechanics, Quantum Relativistic Theories, and Special Relativity. Authored textbooks on Spectral Theory and Quantum Mechanics.

Sonia Petroneمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Bayesian Statistics
• Predictive Modeling
• Bayesian Nonparametrics
• +۱ مورد دیگر

Dr. Sonia Petrone is a Full Professor of Statistics at Bocconi University's Department of Decision Sciences. She earned her PhD in Statistics from Bocconi University and has held academic positions at the University of Pavia and University of Insubria before joining Bocconi. Her extensive international experience includes research visits across North America, Latin America, Europe, India, and Russia. Her research specializes in Bayesian statistics, with contributions to foundational theory, predictive modeling, Bayesian nonparametrics, and stochastic processes. She currently directs the Bocconi Summer School in Advanced Statistics and Probability and previously led the PhD program in Statistics (2011-2018). Her research portfolio demonstrates consistent focus on Bayesian nonparametric methods, predictive modeling, and applications to complex data structures. Recent work explores urn processes, time series analysis, and network modeling using innovative Bayesian approaches. Awards & Honors: IMS Medallion Lecture Award (2018) ISBA Foundational Lecture Award (2016) Fellow of International Society for Bayesian Analysis Fellow of Institute of Mathematical Statistics Fellow of European Laboratory for Intelligent Systems Fellow of Bocconi Institute of Data Science She has held editorial leadership positions as Editor of Statistical Science (2020-2022) and Bayesian Analysis (2010-2014), and served as President of the International Society for Bayesian Analysis (2014).

Battista Biggioمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Machine Learning Security
• Adversarial Machine Learning
• Cybersecurity
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Battista Biggio is a Full Professor at the University of Cagliari, Italy, affiliated with the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering under the Faculty of Engineering and Architecture. His research focuses on machine learning security, adversarial attacks, and cybersecurity. He co-founded the cybersecurity firm Pluribus One and has pioneered foundational work in poisoning attacks and adversarial robustness. Education: MSc (2006), PhD (2010). He holds editorial roles as Associate Editor-in-Chief for Elsevier's Pattern Recognition Journal and serves on IEEE TNNLS and IEEE CIM editorial boards. His awards include the 2022 ICML Test of Time Award and the 2021 Pattern Recognition Medal. He chairs IAPR TC1 and organizes conferences like S+SSPR and AISec. Research interests span adversarial machine learning, malware detection, and secure AI systems. He leads initiatives such as the sAIfer Lab and co-develops the SecML-Torch library. Teaching includes courses on Machine Learning Security and Industrial Software Development. Notable contributions include seminal papers like 'Poisoning Attacks against Support Vector Machines' and 'Wild Patterns.' He manages over 10 research projects and advises on AI security for industrial applications. His work bridges academic research with practical cybersecurity solutions.

Antonio De Rosaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Geometric Analysis
• Partial Differential Equations
• Geometric Measure Theory
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Antonio De Rosa is an Associate Professor in the Department of Decision Sciences at Bocconi University, Italy. Previously, he held positions at the University of Maryland, College Park (2020–2024), and the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, New York University (2017–2020). He earned his Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of Zurich in 2017 under Camillo De Lellis and Guido De Philippis. Education: Ph.D. in Mathematics, University of Zurich (2017). His research spans Geometric Analysis , Partial Differential Equations , Calculus of Variations , Geometric Measure Theory , Optimal Transport , and Non-convex Optimization . Recent work focuses on anisotropic geometric variational problems, including existence, regularity, and uniqueness of anisotropic minimal surfaces and CMC (constant mean curvature) surfaces. He has also contributed to interdisciplinary applications in Explainable Risk Assessment and Data Analysis . The 15 most recent articles highlight advancements in anisotropic surfaces , min-max theory , optimal transport , and mathematical programming (e.g., K-means clustering, linear programming). Key trends include the intersection of geometric measure theory with nonlinear PDEs and applications in machine learning and transportation networks . Scientific Awards and Grants: 2023 Maryland Research Excellence Carlo Ciliberto Prize (2019) ERC Starting Grant ANGEVA (101076411, 2023–2028) Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR) grant (FA9550-23-1-0123) NSF CAREER Award (DMS-2143124) NSF DMS Awards (DMS-1906451, DMS-2112311) AMS Simons Travel Grant Antonio actively supervises research and teaches courses such as Optimization and Introduction to Partial Differential Equations . His work is supported by significant funding totaling approximately €3 million.

• Numerical Analysis
• Computational Electromagnetism
• Finite Element Methods
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Ana Maria Alonso Rodriguez is a Full Professor of Numerical Analysis at the Department of Mathematics, University of Trento. She holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1993) and has held academic positions across Italy and Spain since 1990. Her research focuses on numerical methods for partial differential equations, computational electromagnetism, finite element methods, and domain decomposition techniques. She has organized international workshops and minisymposia, including the 2022 Oberwolfach workshop on Hilbert Complexes and the 2018 ICOSAHOM conference session on high-order methods. Her work bridges numerical analysis, topology, and applied electromagnetism, with recent contributions to Whitney finite elements and discrete potential theory. Education: PhD in Applied Mathematics, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (1988-1993) Licenciatura en Ciencias Matematicas, same institution (1982-1987) Research emphasizes high-order discretizations for electromagnetic problems, leveraging finite element exterior calculus and graph-based decomposition techniques. Recent work (2024) advances tree-cotree methods for curl operator spectra and Whitney form interpolation. She actively collaborates with international institutions like the CI2MA in Chile and the Laboratoire J. A. Dieudonné in France. Teaching includes courses on numerical PDEs, finite elements, computational electromagnetism, and MATLAB-based numerical analysis at both undergraduate and PhD levels. She has supervised numerous courses in Italy and Spain since 2000, integrating practical software tools like FreeFem and MODULEF into instruction.

• Livestock Systems
• Animal Breeding
• Genetics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Matteo Bolner is a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the University of Bologna's Department of Agricultural and Food Sciences, specializing in livestock genomics and metabolomics. He holds a PhD in Agricultural and Food Sciences (defended March 2025) and an International Master in Bioinformatics from the University of Bologna. His research integrates genomic and metabolomic data to improve livestock sustainability, particularly in pig production systems. Key focuses include identifying metabolic pathways influencing production traits, analyzing pig viromes for disease outbreaks, and leveraging big data for One Health applications. His educational background includes a Biological Sciences degree (2018) and a bioinformatics master's (2021). He interned at CINECA's SCAI department, focusing on HPC software containerization. Current affiliations include membership in the Animal and Food Genomics group, where he explores genomic solutions for breed conservation and sustainable production. Research trends in his articles emphasize multi-omics integration to understand pig metabolism, stress responses, and breed-specific adaptations. He also applies genomics to authenticate food products and enhance conservation strategies for endangered livestock breeds like the Mora Romagnola pig. His work bridges animal science, computational biology, and agricultural sustainability. Notable contributions include developing genomic tools for honey bee population analysis and creating a catalog of mitochondrial insertions in pig genomes. Future directions involve advancing metabolomics-based precision livestock farming and applying big data analytics to livestock One Health challenges.

Luca Sebastianiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Plant Physiology
• Molecular Plant Stress Responses
• Nutraceuticals in Plants
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Luca Sebastiani is a Full Professor in Horticultural Sciences (AGR/03) at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy, since 2014. He currently coordinates the PhD Course in AgroBioSciences and has previously served as Director of the Institute of Life Sciences (2016-2021). His academic career includes roles as Associate Professor (2002-2014) and Assistant Professor (1998-2002) at the same institution. PhD in Plant Biology from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna (1996) MSc in Agricultural Sciences from University of Pisa (cum laude, 1991) Postdoctoral research in agricultural biotechnology (1996-1998) Research Interests: Focus on plant-environment interactions, particularly abiotic and biotic stress responses in crops. Key areas include: Physiological and molecular responses to climate change stressors Nutraceutical enhancement of food crops Plant germplasm conservation using molecular markers Agriculture 4.0 integrating AI, IoT, and robotics Phytoremediation using poplar and Brassica species Scientific Contributions: His work bridges molecular mechanisms (aquaporin function, heavy metal transport) with ecosystem-level applications (precision irrigation, contaminant phytoremediation). Recent publications emphasize genome sequencing, stress tolerance modeling, and nutraceutical food development. ISHS Medal for SapFlow Workshop organization (2011) Giovanni Spitali Foundation Award for PhD dissertation (1998) Collaborations: Extensive international collaborations with institutions like Beijing Forestry University, Comenius University, and Purdue University. Currently supervises projects in plant phenotyping, omics technologies, and sustainable crop management.

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.

• Contact Mechanics
• Adhesion
• Friction
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Michele Ciavarella is a Full Professor at the Polytechnic University of Bari (Politecnico di Bari) in the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management (DMMM). His research focuses on contact mechanics, adhesion, friction, and viscoelastic materials, with applications in mechanical design, wear analysis, and surface topography. His work includes theoretical modeling, experimental testing, and computational approaches to understanding interactions between materials under mechanical stress. He can be contacted at michele.ciavarella@poliba.it.