جستجوی استاد راهنمای دانشگاهی

• Operations Research
• Combinatorial Optimization
• Arc Routing Problems
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Professor Demetrio Salvatore Lagana' is an Assistant Professor of Operations Research at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering (DIMEG) of the University of Calabria, Italy. He has served as scientific committee member for multiple Ph.D. programs and as editorial board member for Advances in Operations Research . Education : Master's in Engineering (1992, University "Mediterranea" of Reggio Calabria), Graduate School in Transport Terminal Infrastructures (1996, University "Federico II" of Naples), Ph.D. in Operations Research (2006, University of Calabria) Dr. Lagana' specializes in combinatorial optimization with applications to logistics and supply chain management . His research focuses on three core areas: Arc Routing Problems : Optimizing vehicle fleets in logistics networks with capacity and time constraints General Routing Problems : Integrated routing of vehicles, arcs, and vertices with complex feasibility rules Inventory Routing Problems : Vendor Managed Inventory systems balancing stock levels and transportation costs His publication trends show expertise in stochastic demand modeling (2015-2021), exact algorithm development (2013, 2016), and heuristic approaches (2012, 2017). Recent work (2023-2025) explores autonomous delivery systems and real-time logistics optimization . Scientific Awards : Member of Ph.D. Scientific Committees (Operations Research 2006-2011, Life Sciences 2013, Mathematics & Computer Science 2017-present) Editorial Board: Advances in Operations Research (Hindawi) Jury Member: Ph.D. defenses at University of Bergamo and Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya Research Grants : PRIN 2007: "Ottimizzazione della logistica distributiva" PRIN 2015: "Transportation and Logistics Optimization in Big Data era" International Collaborations : Georgia Tech, HEC Montreal, University of Valencia Research partnerships with Professors Gilbert Laporte, Stefan Irnich, and Wout Dullaert

Tullia Catalanمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Jewish History
• Italian History
• Trieste History
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Tullia Catalan is an Associate Professor of Contemporary History at the Department of Humanities (DiSU) of the University of Trieste. She holds multiple leadership positions including Delegate for Relations with TA Staff in the Management Office, President of the Joint Committee of Teachers and Students, and member of the Department Council. She serves on Course of Study Recommendation committees for Historical and Philosophical Disciplines, Foreign Languages and Literatures, and Historical Studies programs, as well as participating in multiple Doctoral Colleges for History programs. Her research focuses on Jewish history with particular emphasis on the Trieste Jewish community across the 19th and 20th centuries. Her scholarly work explores Jewish conversions, assimilation processes, participation in the Risorgimento, Holocaust remembrance, and Trieste's unique position as a multicultural port city at the crossroads of Italian, Slavic, and Central European cultures. She has published extensively on topics ranging from anti-Slavic sentiment in irredentist movements to post-WWII refugee policies in border regions. Dr. Catalan is actively engaged in several significant research projects including the Institutional Research Collaboration with the Jewish Community of Trieste (2024-2025), the CU Remember Project focused on Holocaust remembrance education, and the "Our History" research grant examining local heritage archives. Her scholarly contributions demonstrate consistent thematic focus on identity formation, cultural transformation, and the complex historical dynamics of minority communities in border regions. Her research methodology combines archival investigation with cultural analysis, examining both official documents and personal narratives to reconstruct the multifaceted experiences of Jewish communities in historical transition periods. She has organized educational initiatives including a September 2025 training course for teachers on Holocaust remembrance methodologies. As a member of the Department of Humanities, Dr. Catalan contributes to teaching across multiple degree programs while maintaining an active research agenda that bridges academic scholarship with public history and educational outreach. Her work has established her as a leading expert on Trieste's Jewish heritage and its historical development within broader European contexts.

Gino Sorbelloمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Optical Amplifiers
• Single-Mode Solid-State Lasers
• Integrated Optics
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Gino Sorbello is an Associate Professor of Electromagnetic Fields at the Department of Electrical, Electronic, and Computer Engineering (DIEEI) at the University of Catania since 2014. He previously served as a Researcher in Electromagnetics at the same institution from 2002 to 2014. Education: M.Sc. in Electronic Engineering (1996, University of Catania), Ph.D. in Electronic and Communication Engineering (2000, Polytechnic University of Milan) Office: Building 13 (DIEEI), Viale Andrea Doria 6, Catania Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 to 11:00 Research Interests: Optical amplifiers and single-mode solid-state lasers Integrated optics Development of compact planar antennas and ultra-wideband antennas Microwave components Computational electromagnetics, particularly propagation in magnetized plasmas Ion sources and linear particle accelerators Collaborative Projects: INFN DEMETRA project (innovative accelerating structures) National Laboratories of the South (LNS-INFN) collaboration (microwave polarimetry for ion sources) ST Microelectronics Catania partnership (high-frequency antenna arrays for IoT/localization)

Alessandro Chiesaمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Theoretical condensed-matter physics
• Molecular nanomagnetism
• Quantum information processing
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Alessandro Chiesa is a fixed-term researcher (equivalent to Assistant Professor) in the Department of Mathematical, Physical and Computer Sciences at the University of Parma, Italy. Since 2020 he has led theoretical activities within the spin-based Quantum Science (SQS) group, focusing on molecular nanomagnets for quantum technologies. Education & Career Master Degree in Physics, University of Parma (2012) PhD in Physics, University of Parma (2016) Visiting Scientist, Jülich Forschungszentrum, Germany (2017) Post-Doc, Molecular Magnetism group, University of Parma (2016, 2018–2019) Research Associate, University of Parma (2020 – present) National Academic Qualification as Associate Professor in Theoretical Physics of Matter (2020) Research Interests Chiesa’s theoretical work spans condensed-matter physics , quantum information science , and molecular magnetism . He develops first-principles many-body models to describe molecular nanomagnets, explores their use as spin qudits for quantum computation and simulation, and investigates chirality-induced spin selectivity (CISS) to achieve room-temperature spin readout and initialization. His studies integrate advanced spectroscopy—inelastic neutron scattering and time-resolved EPR—with quantum-error-correction schemes and fault-tolerant architectures. Scientific Awards European Award for Doctoral Thesis in Molecular Magnetism (2018) Galileo Galilei Award for Young Researchers – Rotary International (2018) Advances in Magnetism Award – AIP Advances (2021) Teaching & Advising Chiesa teaches graduate courses in Physics of Condensed Matter and Quantum Information and Computing to Physics and Computer Science master’s students. Office hours are held Monday and Tuesday 15:00–17:00 either in person at the Physics building or via Skype (appointment required). Collaborations & Facilities He collaborates closely with theorists at the Universities of Pavia and Modena, chemists and experimentalists at Manchester, Florence, Zaragoza, Barcelona, Freie Universität Berlin, and IBM, and conducts neutron experiments at the Institute Laue-Langevin (ILL) and ISIS Neutron & Muon Source.

Francesco Guastavinoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Electrical Engineering
• High Voltage Engineering
• Partial Discharge Analysis
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Francesco Guastavino serves as a Full Professor in the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering (DITEN) at the University of Genoa's Polytechnic School. His teaching portfolio includes graduate and undergraduate courses such as Construction and Diagnostics of Electromechanical Components , Electric Machines and Maintenance , and Innovative Electrical Materials and Technologies across Electrical Engineering and Maritime Science programs. His research centers on high-voltage systems diagnostics, with particular expertise in partial discharge phenomena. Current investigations integrate machine learning with signal processing to develop non-intrusive monitoring solutions for electrical infrastructure, focusing on insulation degradation mechanisms in enameled wires, HVDC systems, and switchgears under thermal and electrical stresses. Methodologies emphasize practical applications in predictive maintenance and lifetime assessment of electromechanical components. Recent 2024 publications demonstrate a cohesive research trajectory in partial discharge analysis, featuring comparative studies of signal acquisition techniques, DC offset effects on insulation aging, and transient earth voltage sensors for switchgear diagnostics. His work consistently bridges theoretical modeling with experimental validation in high-voltage engineering contexts.

Lucio Marcenaroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Autonomous Systems
• Bayesian Inference
• Signal Processing
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Lucio Marcenaro is an Associate Professor in the Department of Naval, Electrical, Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Genoa, where he serves as Coordinator of the Bachelor's Degree Course in Electronic Engineering and participates in university research committees. His teaching responsibilities span undergraduate and graduate programs including Fundamentals of Telecommunications and Signal Processing, Multimedia Signal Processing for Autonomous Systems, and Pervasive Dynamic Electronics across Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, and Internet and Multimedia Engineering curricula. His research centers on autonomous systems with emphasis on Bayesian inference frameworks and active inference methodologies. Key investigation areas include vehicle localization using dynamic Bayesian networks, anomaly detection in vehicular networks through generative models, UAV trajectory optimization, and resource allocation in cognitive radio systems. His work integrates signal processing, machine learning, and robotics to develop self-aware systems capable of real-time adaptation in dynamic environments, particularly focusing on explainable AI implementations for autonomous agents. Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals a dominant trend toward generative Bayesian models for autonomous systems, with consistent application across autonomous vehicles, UAV networks, and intelligent radios. His research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration of probabilistic modeling with physical layer implementations, showing particular innovation in explainable decision frameworks and anomaly detection systems that bridge theoretical AI with practical engineering constraints in mobile networks.

Paolo Serenaمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Fiber-optic communications
• Nonlinear optics
• Space-division multiplexing
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Paolo Serena is Associate Professor of Telecommunications at the University of Parma , Department of Engineering and Architecture. Since 2018 he has held this academic rank after serving as a researcher at the same university from 2005. He teaches Optical Communications in the Master’s program in Communication Engineering and Telecommunication Systems in the Master’s program in Computer Science, Electronics and Telecommunications. In addition to his university duties, he maintains active third-mission collaborations with Nokia Bell-Labs and Alcatel Submarine Networks in Paris, France. Education Ph.D. in Information Technology, University of Parma, 2000-2003 Laurea (M.Sc.) in Electronic Engineering, University of Parma, 1999 Thesis: “Theoretical Study of the Interaction between Chromatic Dispersion and Nonlinear Effects in Fiber Optic Systems” Research Interests Prof. Serena’s research spans the full spectrum of fiber-optic communication systems . His work focuses on understanding and mitigating nonlinear effects in both single-mode and space-division multiplexed fibers, developing numerical models for signal propagation, exploiting digital signal processing techniques for coherent receivers, and creating performance monitoring tools. He is the original author of Optilux , an open-source simulation platform widely used in the optics community. Recent investigations include modal dispersion in few-mode and multi-core fibers, machine-learning-assisted optimization of launch powers, and quantum-classical co-propagation in field-deployed multi-core links. These studies converge toward increasing the capacity, reach, and energy efficiency of next-generation optical networks. Scientific Service & Editorial Activity Associate Editor, Optics Express (OSA Publishing) Technical Committee Member, European Conference on Optical Communications (ECOC) , since 2018 Technical Committee Member, Fotonica (Italian National Conference on Photonic Technologies), since 2013 Collaborations & Tools Within the framework of university–industry collaboration, Prof. Serena works closely with Nokia Bell-Labs and Alcatel Submarine Networks on modeling and performance optimization of long-haul and submarine links. His open-source simulator Optilux is continuously extended to include the latest advances in nonlinear propagation modeling and machine-learning-enhanced system design.

Iuri Periمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Agricultural Economics
• Food Policy
• Rural Development
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Iuri Peri is an Associate Professor of Agricultural and Food Economics, and Rural Appraisal at the University of Catania, where he also serves as Director of the Master's Degree in Viticulture, Oenology, and Oenomarketing. He is a member of the Agricultural Economics and Valuation section within the Faculty of Agriculture. Education: Diploma di laurea in Scienze Agrarie (110/110 cum laude) from University of Catania (1991/1992) Summer School in Microeconomics and Macroeconomics at London School of Economics (1994/1995) Postgraduate training at CIHEAM/IAM Montpellier, France (1996/1997) PhD in Agricultural Economics and Policy from University of Catania (1999/2000) Professor Peri specializes in qualitative and quantitative studies on EU agri-food policies, multilevel governance at regional and local levels, food security and sustainability, and rural development policy. His research focuses on socioeconomic and environmental issues within agrofood systems, bioeconomics, and geospatial analysis of local agrofood systems. With extensive international experience, he has collaborated with EU-DGSANCO, OECD, and CIHEAM, and participates in numerous international programs including AgriMundus-AgriNatura, AgTraIn, Chaire UNESCO-ADM, Tempus-QESAMed, ENPICBC-LactiMed, and UNITWIN UNESCO. Scientific Recognition: International selection winner for a Visiting Researcher fellowship at the UNESCO Chair 'Alimentations du monde' (2014) Professor Peri has served as scientific manager and committee member for numerous national and international research projects. He has supervised PhD students, including two in the international Agricultural Economics Doctoral Program (co-tutelle Italy-France) and three in the Joint Doctorate Agricultural Transformation by Innovation (Agtrain) Erasmus Mundus program. He has also been involved in international teaching activities, including as visiting professor at CIHEAM/IAM Montpellier. His institutional activities include serving as delegate for internationalization of the Di3A department since 2015 and leading the development of the International Master in Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Catania since 2017.

Giuseppe Timpanaroمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Agricultural Economics
• Agri-food Policy
• Rural Development
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Giuseppe Timpanaro is an Associate Professor of Agricultural and Food Economics and Rural Appraisal at the Department of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Catania. He teaches Agricultural Policy in the Degree Course in Agricultural Science and Technologies and Agri-food Markets and Marketing in the Master's Degree Course. His educational background is as follows: PhD in "Agricultural Economics and Policy" (VIII cycle), Faculty of Agriculture, University of Palermo His primary research interests span agricultural economics, agri-food policy, and rural development. He investigates the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), market dynamics, agri-environmental policies, and the promotion of quality agri-food products. His work in agri-food economics examines consumer behavior, supply chain management, logistics, and information technology applications. Additionally, he focuses on sustainable agricultural practices, social agriculture models (such as Agrisocial farms), and the role of agri-food districts in local development, particularly in Sicily. Professor Timpanaro has supervised numerous theses and PhD dissertations. He has led significant research initiatives including: Coordinator of University Funds (PRA) in 2003, 2006, 2008, and 2009-2010 Coordinator of regional projects for the Sicily Region on fruit production and CAP reform impact Coordinator of a PRIN national research project on organic agriculture Coordinator of the STRUGO project on governance tools for agri-food systems Work Package Leader in European projects ORPRAMED-Arimnet2, BRESOV (HORIZON 2020), and PROTAGONISTS

Stefania Pedrabissiمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Administrative Law
• European Union Law
• Environmental Law
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Stefania Pedrabissi is an Associate Professor of Administrative Law at the Department of Law, Political and International Studies, University of Parma. Her work bridges Administrative Law, European Union Law, and Environmental Law, with a focus on air transport, mobility rights, and public administration. PhD in Public Law, University of Bologna (2003/04) Postgraduate Diploma in Law, Economics and Politics of the European Communities (2001) Law Degree, University of Parma (110/110 cum laude) Her research investigates the interplay between Administrative Law and EU Law, particularly in air transport regulation, social mobility rights, and environmental governance. Recent publications highlight sustainability frameworks, judicial review in transportation policy, and territorial development models. She serves as a Reference Lecturer for undergraduate programs in Political Sciences and Social Services and tutors students in Legal Studies. Her office hours are held Wednesdays at 1:30 pm (in-person or online via Teams) by appointment.

Tiziano Agostiniمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Visual Perception
• Cognitive Processes
• Applied Cognitive Psychology
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Tiziano Agostini is a Full Professor of General Psychology at the Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste . He serves as Coordinator for the PhD College in Neuroscience and Cognitive Sciences (XXXII-XXXVIII cycles) and teaches courses including History of Psychology and Psychology Applied to Sport and Well-Being . His research spans experimental psychology, sports cognition, and sensory disabilities. Departmental roles: Member, University Sports Committee; Member, Departmental Council Leadership: President of Evaluation Committee (Design Institute of Matera); Former Director, Gaetano Kanizsa Department of Psychology Research Interests focus on: Visual Perception : Contextual effects on color and lightness, reverse contrast phenomena Sports Psychology : Auditory feedback in motor skills, anticipation of technical gestures Visual Impairment : Spatial cognition in blind individuals, tactile art translation Nutrition Education : Sensory-cognitive interventions to reduce childhood food biases Psychoacoustics : Tomatis method validation, cross-modal synesthetic processes Selected Publications highlight trends in perceptual-motor integration , rehabilitation technologies , and multisensory art accessibility . Notable works include gait rehabilitation for Parkinson’s patients (2018), sound-based sports training (2024), and tactile art systems for the blind (2016). Scientific Awards : Wolfgang Metzger Prize (2024) for work on time representation in art He mentors PhD students like Fabrizio Sors and Maria Colomba, and leads international collaborations with universities in Germany, USA, Slovenia, and Croatia. His lab organizes major conferences like the 41st ECVP (Trieste, 2018) and FEPSAC 2022 .

EWAN THOMASمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Sports Science
• Exercise Physiology
• Neuromuscular Adaptation
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Ewan Thomas is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Palermo. His research focuses on exercise physiology, stretching and foam rolling mechanisms, postural control, and physical fitness assessment across age groups. He teaches courses on motor activity methodologies, functional evaluation, human morphology, and movement theory. Key Research Areas: Muscle adaptation, sports injury prevention, neuromuscular responses, health promotion through physical activity Current Projects: Investigating stretching’s glucose-lowering effects, machine learning in soccer injury prediction, and digital media for physical activity promotion Scientific Contributions: Authored 40+ publications on stretching, foam rolling, and sports performance. His 2024 meta-analysis on stretching and blood glucose highlights non-pharmacological interventions. Recognized with the 2021 Young Investigator Award at the Italian Society of Experimental Biology. Departmental Roles: Delegate for Sports Sciences Degree Courses, Digital Skills representative for the forTHEM Project, and PhD program faculty member in Health Promotion and Cognitive Sciences.

• Operations Research
• Combinatorial Optimization
• Vehicle Routing Problems
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Demetrio Salvatore LAGANA' is an Assistant Professor in Operations Research at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering (DIMEG), University of Calabria , Italy. He has been teaching courses in Operations Research, Optimization, and Transport Systems since 2003 and has held visiting researcher positions at Georgia Tech, HEC Montréal, and University of Valencia. He supervises multiple PhD and Master’s students, collaborates internationally, and serves on scientific committees and editorial boards. Education : Master’s in Engineering (1992, Università Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria); Graduate School in Transport Terminal Infrastructures (1996, Università Federico II di Napoli); PhD in Operations Research (2006, University of Calabria). Research interests focus on combinatorial optimization and logistics , particularly arc routing problems , general routing problems , and inventory routing problems under deterministic and stochastic conditions. He develops algorithms for vehicle routing, supply chain optimization, and sustainable logistics, addressing constraints like capacity, time windows, and stock-out penalties. Recent publications highlight trends in multi-vehicle inventory routing , dynamic programming , stochastic optimization , and green logistics , including applications in bike-sharing systems, autonomous delivery robots, and integrated supply chain models. His work integrates exact methods, heuristics, and hybrid approaches. Academic responsibilities include membership in PhD committees (Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Calabria) and editorial boards (Advances in Operations Research, Hindawi). He has co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles and led research projects funded by national grants.

Maurizio Righettiمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Hydraulic Engineering
• Water Resources Management
• Climate Change Impacts
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Maurizio Righetti is a Full Professor at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano within the Faculty of Agricultural, Environmental and Food Sciences. His research integrates hydraulic engineering, climate change adaptation, and sustainable water management, with a focus on Alpine environments. Research Interests: Righetti's work spans: Hydraulic systems optimization (e.g., sediment flushing, water distribution networks) Climate model bias correction for hydrological forecasting Renewable energy integration in water infrastructure Machine learning applications in ecohydraulics and resource management Impacts of hydropeaking and climate change on river ecosystems Recent Publications: His 15 most recent articles (2024-2025) demonstrate strong trends in: sediment dynamics modeling, AI-driven leak detection in water networks, climate data processing, and hybrid energy-water systems. Over 60% leverage machine learning, reflecting a shift toward data-centric environmental solutions. Engagement: He co-founded AIAQUA (unibz's water management spin-off) and leads public initiatives like "Action For Climate" to address climate-water linkages in Alpine regions.

• welfare state
• regionalism
• disabilities studies
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Elena Vivaldi is an Associate Professor of Constitutional Law at Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy. She has held academic positions since 2005, including roles at the University of Pisa and research responsibilities at the WISS Laboratory of Scuola Sant'Anna since 2007. Her work bridges academic research and policy advisory roles for institutions like the Italian Agency for the Third Sector. Education: Graduated in Law, University of Pisa (2002) PhD in 'Methods and techniques of training and evaluation of Laws', University of Genova (2003-2006) Research focuses on constitutional law intersections with social policy, particularly: Welfare state evolution and regional implementation disparities Disability rights frameworks and caretaking models Poverty reduction through minimum income mechanisms Third sector partnerships in social service delivery Constitutional balancing of state/regional powers Her publications demonstrate consistent examination of how legal frameworks adapt to social challenges. Her publication portfolio (2012-2017) reveals deep specialization in constitutional law applied to social welfare systems. Dominant themes include regional legislation during economic crises, disability rights implementation, constitutional tensions in industrial policy, and governance models for poverty reduction. Methodologically, her work combines legal analysis with empirical examination of policy effectiveness. Professional advisory engagements include: Consultancy for the Italian Agency for the Third Sector Policy guidance for regional/local governments on welfare systems Research leadership at WISS Laboratory examining regional welfare models At the WISS Laboratory, she coordinates interdisciplinary research on social service innovation, focusing on disability care frameworks and third-sector collaboration models that inform regional policy development.