جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

• Geomatics
• Spatial Data Science
• Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Andrea Ajmar is an Associate Professor at the Politecnico di Torino, affiliated with the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST). He serves as the contact person for the University Language Centre (CLA) and leads research in geomatics, spatial data science, and emergency management. His work is aligned with UN SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities, and he contributes to major EU-funded projects such as LEXIS (H2020). Scientific Disciplinary Sector: CEAR-04/A - Geomatics (Area 0008 - Civil Engineering and Architecture) Research Laboratory: SDG11Lab (DIST) ERC Sectors: PE10_14, SH2_10, PE10_4, SH2_9 Andrea Ajmar's research focuses on applying Spatial Data Science techniques to transportation, urban planning, and disaster response. His work leverages GIS, remote sensing, and spatial data infrastructures to analyze urban resilience, environmental change, and emergency workflows. He has published extensively on topics including climate adaptation in cities, glacier monitoring, flood modeling, and post-disaster assessment tools. The recent publications of Andrea Ajmar demonstrate a strong trend in integrating high-performance computing, AI, and big data with geospatial technologies for urban and environmental applications. His work spans climate resilience, disaster impact modeling, and satellite-based environmental monitoring, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach to sustainable development. Scientific Awards and Recognitions: BEST POSTER PAPER AWARD, ISPRS (2008) Teaching and Advising: Andrea Ajmar is actively involved in teaching and mentoring. He supervises multiple PhD students in the Urban and Regional Development and Architectural and Landscape Heritage programs. He teaches advanced courses such as "Advanced Geospatial Data Management" and "Geomatics for Urban and Regional Planning." He has also earned teaching certifications including Learning to Teach (L2T), Mentoring Polito Project (M2P), and Learning to Teach with Innovative Teaching Project (L2T_ITP). Research Projects: He served as the Scientific Manager for the EU H2020 LEXIS project, focusing on HPC and Big Data enabled large-scale test-beds and applications in disaster management and urban planning. Professional Service: Ajmar has held leadership roles in international organizations, including Vice-President of the International Working Group on Satellite Emergency Mapping (2013–2014), Secretary of ISPRS ICWG IV/VIII (2008–2012), and member of the ASITA Scientific Committee (2008–2012). He also served as Guest Editor for the journal Remote Sensing (2019–2021) and participated in conference program committees such as GISTAM 2019 and 2020.

• Clinical neuroscience
• Neuropsychology
• Neurodegenerative diseases
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Alessandra Dodich is an Associate Professor at the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC) within the University of Trento , specifically associated with the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science. She also holds associate professor positions at the Centre for Medical Sciences (CISMED). PhD in Neuroscience (2012-2015) from International Graduate School in Molecular Medicine MSc in Cognitive Neuroscience (2008-2011) from Vita-Salute San Raffaele University BSc in Psychological, Cognitive and Psychobiological Science (2005-2008) from Padova University Her research focuses on clinical neuroscience and neurodegenerative pathologies , particularly examining cognitive dysfunctions in diseases like Alzheimer's , Parkinson's , and frontotemporal dementia . She integrates neuroimaging with neuropsychological assessments to characterize disease progression and develop rehabilitation strategies. Key research trends include: Neurodegenerative disease biomarkers Social cognition disorders Tau deposition analysis Visual assessment methodologies FDG-PET hypometabolism mapping Early dementia detection Scientific recognition includes: AirAlzh Award for Best oral communication (2021) ECCN 2019 award (3rd place) She has contributed to various scientific committees including SINDEM and SINP , and her work spans cognitive assessment in both healthy and pathological aging.

Massimo Mecellaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Service-Oriented Computing
• Business Process Management
• Process Mining
• +۱۲ مورد دیگر

Massimo Mecella serves as Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome's Faculty of Information Engineering, Computer Science and Statistics, where he leads the Processes, Services and Software Management research group and participates in the CINI National Cyber Security Lab. His academic foundation stems from a PhD in Computer Engineering earned at Sapienza in 2002. His research expertise spans service-oriented computing, business process management, and cyber-physical systems with emphasis on service composition, process mining, and adaptive distributed architectures. Key technical domains include IoT integration, digital twin development, and security frameworks for complex software ecosystems. Recent publications (2024-2025) demonstrate a pronounced shift toward Large Language Model (LLM) integration in business processes and smart manufacturing. Dominant themes include LLM-driven process modeling, multimodal quality control systems, and digital twin implementations for energy management and production optimization. Methodological innovations focus on retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) for service discovery and fuzzy cognitive maturity assessments. His distinguished recognition includes: ICSOC 2013 Most Influential Paper Award (2003-2012 decade) 2017 Best Paper Award As research group leader, Mecella directs projects in smart manufacturing, process mining, and cyber-physical security, with funding typically sourced from EU initiatives and industry partnerships in aerospace, healthcare, and energy sectors. His team maintains active collaborations with aerospace manufacturers through the MICS SPOKE8 project and develops frameworks like SAMBA for human-in-the-loop manufacturing systems. The Processes, Services and Software Management group operates within Sapienza's engineering faculty infrastructure, utilizing specialized labs for CPS/IoT testing and digital twin simulation, with strong ties to the CINI Cyber Security Lab for security validation.

Viviana Mascardiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Artificial Intelligence
• Multi-Agent Systems
• Natural Language Processing
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Viviana Mascardi serves as an Associate Professor within the Department of Computer Science, Bioengineering, Robotics, and Systems Engineering (DIBRIS) at the University of Genoa. Her teaching responsibilities encompass core computer science courses such as Algorithms and Data Structures for the undergraduate program, and advanced topics including Natural Language Processing and Symbolic and Distributed Artificial Intelligence for master's students. Dr. Mascardi's research spans several key areas in Artificial Intelligence. She specializes in Multi-Agent Systems, where she develops frameworks for intentional dialogue systems and investigates agent deployment strategies. Her work in Natural Language Processing focuses on integrating ontologies with cognitive conversational agents. Additionally, she contributes to software engineering through runtime verification techniques for object-oriented programming constructs. Analysis of her recent publications (2023-2024) reveals consistent contributions across three primary domains: multi-agent architectures, natural language processing systems, and software verification methodologies. Her research demonstrates a strong interdisciplinary approach, connecting theoretical computer science with practical applications in virtual environments and conversational AI. No scientific awards were mentioned in the available information. Similarly, details regarding student advising, research grants, laboratory facilities, or collaborative research teams were not provided in the source material.

Sonia Liboria Maria Alessandraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Spanish Language Teaching
• Teacher Training
• ICT in Education
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sonia Liboria Maria Alessandra is an Adjunct Professor at the Department of Humanities, University of Catania, and teaches at the Special Teaching Structure in Ragusa. She holds a degree in Modern Foreign Languages and Literatures (University of Catania, 1991) and Modern Literatures (University of Catania, 1997), the latter earning her the Leonardo Sciascia degree prize. Graduate of University of Catania (1991, 1997) Collaborates with Instituto Cervantes as DELE examiner Peer reviewer for Cuadernos de Lingüística Hispánica Her research focuses span: Spanish as a second language instruction ICT integration in pedagogy Intercultural communication frameworks Translation theory and practice Literary text analysis Language assessment methodologies Recent publications emphasize gamification in language classrooms, cinematic intercultural competence, and fashion terminology acquisition. Scientific awards include the prestigious Leonardo Sciascia degree prize. She conducts seminars on: Spanish language education ICT application in linguistics Translation of literary works Intercultural mediation

• Molecular electronics
• Nanoelectronics
• Quantum computing
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Mariagrazia Graziano is an Associate Professor at the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) at Politecnico di Torino, where she also serves as Director of the Teaching and Language Lab (TLLab). Her academic career spans multiple institutions, including her involvement with doctoral colleges at the University of Palermo for 'Technologies and Methods for University Education' from 2022-2025. Her research interests are at the forefront of nanotechnology and quantum computing, focusing on areas including: Molecular field-coupled nanocomputing Logic-in-memory computing architectures Quantum hardware design and optimization Single-molecule devices for logic and memory applications Nanomagnetism and spintronics Micro-for-Nano (M4N) Systems for Single Molecule Sensors Dr. Graziano's work bridges fundamental physics with practical applications in electronics, with particular emphasis on next-generation computing paradigms that address the memory-wall problem and explore alternatives to traditional von Neumann architectures. Her research has significant implications for fields ranging from molecular electronics to quantum information processing. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on molecular field-coupled nanocomputing, quantum optimization techniques, and single-molecule device modeling. These works reveal a consistent research trajectory toward developing novel computing architectures that leverage quantum effects and molecular-scale phenomena to overcome limitations of conventional semiconductor technology. Dr. Graziano has received notable recognition including the prestigious Marie Curie Intra-European Fellowship for Career Development from the European Commission (2014). She serves as Associate Editor for FRONTIERS IN ELECTRONICS (since 2022) and JOURNAL OF COMPUTATIONAL ELECTRONICS (since 2019), and has participated in program committees for major conferences including the IEEE Design Automation and Test Conference Europe. As an advisor, Dr. Graziano mentors numerous PhD students working on cutting-edge research in quantum computing, molecular electronics, and nanotechnology. Her supervision spans multiple doctoral programs at Politecnico di Torino, with students exploring topics from quantum algorithms for urban traffic optimization to single-molecule junctions for next-generation electronics. Additionally, she leads several research projects including TENS (Toward Excellence in Nanocharacterisation of single-molecule Sensors) and previously served as Scientific Leader for the Quantum Computing e Quantum Networking project. Dr. Graziano is actively involved in the VLSILAB research group, where she contributes to advancing the state-of-the-art in electronic design and nanoscale computing technologies. Her work on patents, particularly the 'Device for Realizing Boolean Logic Functions XOR XNOR Inside Racetrack Memory,' demonstrates her commitment to translating theoretical research into practical technological innovations.

Michela GRONCHIمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Language Education
• English Medium Instruction
• Foreign Language Teaching
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Michela GRONCHI is a Research grant holder at the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies at Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She is actively engaged in language education research and teaching, with particular expertise in English Medium Instruction, foreign language assessment, and online language learning methodologies. Her academic work spans multiple institutions including the University of Genova where she serves as Lettrice for English Language and Translation courses. Her educational background includes a Professional Doctorate in TESOL (ongoing) at the University of St. Andrews, a Master's Degree in Language Sciences with specialization in Glottodidactics from Ca' Foscari University, and various specialized certifications in language teaching methodologies. GRONCHI's research focuses on the intersection of language assessment and content delivery in English Medium Instruction, with particular attention to the implicit/explicit knowledge dichotomy. Her work during the pandemic period has significantly contributed to understanding foreign language motivation and self-determination in online learning environments. She has developed expertise in digital teaching tools and their application in language education. Her scholarly contributions include publications in Educational Linguistics, Language Education, and Studies in Glottodidactics, with recent work examining teacher identity in EMI contexts and innovative approaches to language assessment. Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on practical applications of language teaching theory in real-world educational settings. As an educator, GRONCHI has extensive experience as a tutor and teaching assistant across multiple language education programs at Ca' Foscari University since 2016. She currently serves as the responsible tutor for the Master Madils program and teaches courses on ICT for language teaching and learning. She has presented her research at national and international conferences including the ELINET Conference and the Warwick Education Studies Postgraduate Research Conference. She is an active member of the LaDiLs (Foreign Language Teaching Laboratory) at Ca' Foscari University, contributing to research and development in language teaching methodologies. Her ongoing Professional Doctorate in TESOL at the University of St. Andrews reflects her commitment to advancing her expertise in language education.

James Douglas Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مدعو

• Perovskite Solar Cells
• Flexible Electronics
• Photovoltaics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

James Douglas Brown is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Düsseldorf and Salzburg Universities, specializing in interdisciplinary research spanning cultural management and advanced photovoltaic technologies. He holds a BA in English Language and Literature and an MSc in Cultural Management and Policy, with extensive experience in arts management and higher education administration. His current academic roles include teaching cultural management courses while simultaneously conducting pioneering research in perovskite solar cell technology. Affiliations: University of Düsseldorf (Primary), University of Salzburg (Adjunct) Research Themes: Flexible photovoltaics, lead-free solar materials, indoor energy harvesting, bio-photoelectrochemical systems His research focuses on advancing perovskite-based solar cells with particular emphasis on flexibility, environmental stability, and applications in low-light environments. Recent breakthroughs include developing air-stable antimony-based materials and bio-hybrid systems merging semiconductor technology with biological interfaces. Key contributions include over 30 peer-reviewed publications since 2015, with a focus on scalable fabrication methods, device durability, and commercialization pathways for next-generation photovoltaic technologies. His work bridges material science, electrical engineering, and biological applications, reflecting a unique interdisciplinary approach.

Pietro Pietriniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Clinical Neuroscience
• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Molecular Biology
• +۶ مورد دیگر

Pietro Pietrini is a Full Professor and Director of the IMT School for Advanced Studies Lucca since 2015. Previously, he held roles including Chair of Clinical Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the University of Pisa Medical School. He earned an MD from the University of Pisa and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience from Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, with board certification in Psychiatry. His research integrates neuroimaging (MRI, PET, TMS) and neuropsychological tools to study brain function in sensory deprivation, mental disorders, and social behavior. He pioneered studies on cortical reorganization in the blind and developed a multidisciplinary approach spanning neuroscience, ethics, and linguistics. Education: MD (1986, University of Pisa), Ph.D. Neuroscience (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna), Board Certification in Psychiatry (University of Pisa). Research focuses on: neuroplasticity in sensory-deprived brains, affective neuroscience, and the neural basis of antisocial behavior. Key projects include studying empathy in incarcerated populations and the ethics of neuroscience in legal contexts. Scientific Awards: Commander of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2015), International Recognition in Biological Psychiatry and Neuroscience. Labs/Teams: Leads the MOMILAB, focusing on translational research at the intersection of neuroscience and social sciences.

• Intercultural Language Education
• Plurilingualism
• Study Abroad
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Claudia Borghetti is an Associate Professor in Educational Linguistics at the University of Bologna's Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and Cultures. She serves as Director of the Second Cycle Degree in Italian Culture and Language for Foreigners. Her academic career includes roles as Senior Assistant Professor (2021–present) and Junior Assistant Professor (2017–2021). Borghetti holds a Ph.D. in Language Learning and Teaching from National University of Ireland, Galway (2009) and a Laurea cum laude in Arts from University of Bologna (2004). Her research focuses on intercultural language education, plurilingualism, study abroad programs, and academic writing pedagogy. Key projects include the European IEREST initiative (2012–2015), RICH-Ed (2017–2021), and collaborations on global citizenship education (GCMC Toolkit) and staff training (TICKET project). She has organized international conferences, edited academic journals, and contributed to teacher training programs. Borghetti's work emphasizes practical applications of intercultural education, including developing resources for mobile students and fostering multilingual policies in educational settings. She has published extensively on topics such as heritage language maintenance, intercultural competence assessment, and writing instruction methodologies. Her recent projects include investigations into family language policies and the impact of multilingualism on emotional well-being. She serves on editorial boards for journals like Language and Intercultural Communication and has held leadership roles in professional associations such as IALIC and DILLE. Borghetti's teaching focuses on foreign language pedagogy and intercultural methodologies at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Marco Torchianoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Software Engineering
• Empirical Software Engineering
• Green Software
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Marco Torchiano is a full professor at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) of Politecnico di Torino, Italy, and a Senior Member of the IEEE. His research focuses on green software, UI testing methods, open-data quality, and software modeling notations, employing empirical software engineering methodologies. Current academic affiliation: Professor at Politecnico di Torino Research interests: Software Engineering, Empirical Studies, Software Testing, Software Modeling, Data Quality, Data Visualization His recent work explores gamification in testing frameworks (GAppium, GERRY), accessible development tools (VS Code extension), and Android GUI testing challenges (multi-device robustness, widget layout analysis). He has also published on UML modeling with LLMs and Kotlin's impact on Android code maintainability. Contact: marco.torchiano@polito.it . Social media: Twitter @mtorchiano , Mastodon @mtorchiano@mastodon.uno .

• Forensic Psychiatry
• Criminology
• Psychological Assessment
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Roberto Catanesi is a Full Professor and Director of the Interdisciplinary Department of Medicine (DIM) at the University of Bari. His work integrates forensic psychiatry, criminology, and psychological assessment, focusing on mental disorders in criminal contexts, decision-making capacity, and violence risk evaluation. Current role: Director of DIM Academic rank: Professor Research focus: Forensic psychiatry, psychopathology in offenders His research spans topics like psychotic disorders in homicide , gender differences in forensic populations , and psychological tool validation (e.g., DUNDRUM Toolkit, MMPI-2, Rorschach Test). Recent studies examine autism spectrum disorder and crime, food refusal in prisons, and cognitive biases in forensic judgments. The 15 most recent publications highlight his expertise in forensic assessment methodologies , violence risk management , and cross-cultural criminological comparisons (Italy-Turkiye). These works emphasize the application of psychological tools to homicide analysis, treatment decision-making, and legal competency evaluations. He leads the Criminology and Forensic Psychiatry Section at the Forensic Medicine Pavilion in Bari. Contact: +39 0805716347 (office), +390805716248 (fax), roberto.catanesi@uniba.it.

Marco Rondinaمشاهده پروفایل

مدرس

• Data Science
• Computer Vision
• Artificial Intelligence
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Marco Rondina is a Lecturer at the Polytechnic University of Turin , specifically within the Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN) . He is also a PhD student in Control and Computer Engineering , expected to graduate in 2026. His work bridges Data Ethics , Responsible AI , and Software Engineering . PhD Student: 2022–2025 Guest Researcher: Weizenbaum Institute, TU Berlin (2025) Marco's research focuses on data fairness to promote responsible AI development, addressing algorithmic bias , dataset documentation , and ethical data practices . His publications analyze gender stereotypes in LLMs, fairness in car insurance pricing, and biases in facial analysis systems for marginalized groups like people with Down syndrome. His recent articles emphasize neural-symbolic AI , data quality , and empirical evaluation frameworks for ethical compliance. He has received the Quality Award Template 2025 and actively contributes to teaching as a Teaching Assistant in courses like Business Information Systems and Data Ethics and Data Protection . Scientific Awards Quality Award Template 2025 Marco collaborates with the Internet Media Group (IMG) at DAUIN and participates in initiatives like the Nexa Center for Internet and Society . His outreach includes talks on AI ethics, algorithmic audits, and data discrimination risks.

• Theoretical Linguistics
• Formal Semantics
• Computational Linguistics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Roberto Zamparelli is an Associate Professor at the University of Trento in both the Department of Psychology and Cognitive Science and the Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMeC) . His research spans theoretical and computational linguistics with a focus on syntax-semantics interface phenomena. His research interests include formal semantics , distributional semantics , computational models of language , and linguistic education . He has supervised multiple PhD theses and contributed to interdisciplinary projects combining linguistics with cognitive science. The 15 most recent articles (2013-2024) demonstrate consistent focus on partitive structures , multimodal language models , semantic knowledge evaluation , and multilingualism effects . Key subfields include ellipsis mechanisms, cross-linguistic analysis, and neural network linguistic testing. Marie Curie Post-Doctoral Fellowship (1997-1999) British Academy 'Joint Activity Grant' (2000) Patent: Dispositivo didattico per l’apprendimento o l’esercizio nell’uso di strutture linguistiche (2016) Students supervised include Eva Vecchi , Rossella Varvara , and Sara Zanellini . His work integrates computational methods with theoretical linguistics , supported by grants like the PRIN REPLAI project (2023-25) and EU Atheme collaboration (2014-19).

Juan David Guerrero Balagueraمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• AI Accelerators
• GPU Reliability
• Fault Tolerance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Juan David Guerrero Balaguera is a Research Fellow at Politecnico di Torino's Department of Automatic Control and Computer Science (DAUIN), affiliated with the CAD group. He holds a Ph.D. in Computer and Control Engineering from Politecnico di Torino (2024), advised by Prof. Matteo Sonza Reorda and Prof. Ernesto Sanchez. His research focuses on dependable hardware for safety-critical systems, including GPU reliability, fault tolerance, AI accelerators, and functional in-field testing. Prior to his Ph.D., he earned a Master's (2017) and Bachelor's (2013) in Electronics Engineering from Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia, where he taught digital design, embedded systems, and FPGA-based image processing from 2014 to 2020. His research interests span advanced FPGA design, computational arithmetic for AI, fault effects analysis in GPUs, and reliability assessment of neural networks. Notable contributions include methods for generating self-test libraries (STLs) for GPUs, evaluating fault impacts on TCUs, and enhancing CNN robustness via dropout layer optimization. Education: Ph.D. in Computer and Control Engineering, Politecnico di Torino (2024) M.S. in Electronics Engineering, Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (2017) B.S. in Electronics Engineering, Universidad Pedagógica y Tecnológica de Colombia (2013) He has received the Ph.D. Quality Award (2023 and 2024) from Politecnico di Torino and Best Paper recognitions at DATE 2023 and DDECS 2021. His work bridges theoretical fault models with practical GPU testing methodologies, emphasizing real-world applications in AI and edge computing. Current teaching roles include collaborating on GPU programming (Master's level) and computer sciences courses (Automotive Engineering). Research collaborations involve exploring reliability trade-offs in split-computing DNNs and developing fault-aware design flows for AI accelerators.