Andrea Di Michele is a Professor at the Faculty of Educational Sciences , Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. His work focuses on contemporary history , particularly South Tyrol , Fascism , and border regions . Education: Universities of Bologna, Tübingen, and Torino (doctorate and habilitation in contemporary history) Current research: History didactics, regional history, and memory-shaping in European periphery His publications explore themes like Fascist colonization projects ( Terra italiana ), Italianization policies , and transnational soldier narratives . He was appointed Scientific Director of Istituto Nazionale F. Parri network in 2025. Scientific Awards Scientific Director, Istituto Nazionale F. Parri (2025-2028) His Google Scholar bibliography (2025-2023) reveals consistent focus on border regions , historiography , and post-dictatorship reconciliation . He teaches courses on history didactics for primary education and qualitative research methodology .
Maurizio Rebaudengo is a Full Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN) of the Polytechnic University of Turin. He is a member of the PIC4SeR Interdepartmental Center for Service Robotics and holds expertise in embedded systems, fault tolerance, and sensor network applications. Research Interests: Embedded systems, fault tolerance, precision agriculture, RFID technology, wireless sensor networks, and system dependability Scientific Awards: Ramamoorthy Best Paper Award (1997) Leadership Roles: Program Chair for the 4th International EURASIP Workshop on RFID, Committee Member for Public Administration Agreements (2020-2024) Projects: Scientific Director for HONEY (Hybrid ONline tEchnologY for particle therapy), FDM (Food Digital Monitoring), IDEM (Internet of Data for Environmental Monitoring), and OPLON (Healthy Longevity Opportunities). Teaching: Course lecturer for Electronic Calculators, Computer Science, Systems Programming, and Cybersecurity at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His work spans IoT applications in agriculture and healthcare, focusing on low-cost sensor networks , RFID-based traceability , and cyber-physical system resilience . Recent publications emphasize particulate matter monitoring and secure communication protocols in wireless environments.
Serena Bovetti serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology at the University of Turin, Italy. Her research integrates advanced optical techniques with cellular neuroscience to investigate neural circuit dynamics and adult neurogenesis, primarily within the olfactory system and neocortex. Her primary research interests encompass adult-born neuron integration in olfactory circuits, molecular mechanisms of neural plasticity, and the development of cutting-edge two-photon imaging methodologies. She specializes in patterned illumination techniques, optogenetic manipulation, and microendoscopic approaches for high-resolution in vivo brain imaging. Her work bridges molecular neuroscience with systems-level circuit analysis to understand how sensory experience shapes neural network organization. Analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on developing and applying optical tools to dissect neural circuit function. Her research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary integration between biomedical engineering and neuroscience, with particular emphasis on cortical state transitions, inhibitory circuit control, and experience-dependent plasticity in adult-born neurons. The work spans cellular, circuit, and systems neuroscience levels. No scientific awards were explicitly documented in the provided materials. Dr. Bovetti leads the Adult Neurogenesis research group and participates in the PRIN PNRR 2022 DELIMIT project (Discovering the Effectors of Lifestyle-driven Memory enhancement via Inflammation). While specific students aren't listed, her extensive publication record with junior co-authors indicates active mentorship of graduate researchers. She serves on the Departmental Council and teaches Comparative Anatomy courses across multiple biology degree programs. Her laboratory develops and applies advanced optical techniques including two-photon microscopy, patterned illumination systems, and microendoscopic platforms. The research team collaborates extensively on interdisciplinary projects involving neural circuit mapping, optogenetic control, and the molecular regulation of adult neurogenesis, with particular focus on the olfactory bulb as a model system for neuroplasticity studies.
Alessandro Savino is an Associate Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) of Politecnico di TORINO. He serves as an academic advisor for Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs in Computer Engineering (Ingegneria Informatica) and contributes to PhD programs in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering. Research Interests: Approximate computing, Cybersecurity (including automotive systems), Dependability, Parallel computing, Reliability analysis, and Neuromorphic architectures. Key Projects: Leads RESCHIP4EU (2024-2028), NEUROPULS (2023-2027), and commercial contracts focused on real-time OS validation and avionics design. Publications: Recent work spans hardware security (e.g., VeriSide for leakage assessment), spiking neural networks (SpikeExplorer, SpikingJET), and automotive cybersecurity (CARACAS, CAN-MM). Teaching: Instructs courses on Parallel and Distributed Computing, Hardware & Wireless Security, and System Programming across Politecnico di TORINO and Scuola IMT Alti Studi - LUCCA. Research Group: Leads the SMILIES group, focusing on resilient computer architectures and life sciences.
Mario Baldi is an Associate Professor (on leave) of Information Processing Systems at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering , Politecnico di Torino , and concurrently a Fellow in the Office of the CTO, Adaptive and Embedded Computing Group, at AMD, San Jose, CA. His career blends deep academic research with extensive industry R&D leadership. Education M.Sc. (Summa Cum Laude) in Electrical Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 1993 Ph.D. in Computer and System Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, 1998 Research Focus Baldi’s research spans programmable data planes, software-defined networking, big-data analytics for network management, network security, high-performance switching architectures, optical networking, QoS mechanisms, and multimedia/voice-over-IP systems . He is especially known for pioneering work on P4 -based programmable networks and SmartNIC architectures. Publication & Patent Impact Across 150+ refereed papers and 35+ US patents (plus European filings), his recent output concentrates on machine-learning-driven network data-plane functions , disaggregated stateful network services , and cloud-grade DPUs . The 2021–2024 articles emphasize real-time inference directly in the network data plane and modular SDN programming. Awards & Honors Best Paper Award, IEEE ICC 2007 Best Paper Award, IEEE ISCC 2008 Best Paper Award, IEEE GreenComm 2009 Best Paper Award, ACM/IEEE WI/IAT 2014 Grants & Projects Baldi has served as Principal Investigator or Scientific Coordinator on numerous EU Framework and Italian national projects (PRIN, FAR), leading consortia on energy-efficient packet networks, trusted software execution, wireless mesh architectures, and streaming media delivery. Teaching & Mentoring He has taught graduate courses on Enterprise Network Technologies, Computer Network Technologies and Services, Networks/Cloud/Application Security at Politecnico di Torino since 2003. He has also supervised PhD collegi for the Computer and Systems Engineering doctoral program (cycles 19–23) and held visiting/adjunct positions across four continents. Labs & Teams Previously headed the NetGroup (Computer Networks Group) at Politecnico di Torino (2001–2007) and co-chairs the p4.org Architecture Workgroup , driving open standards for programmable networking.
Marco Emilio Bianchi is a Full Professor of Molecular Biology at the University of Life and Health San Raffaele , Faculty of Medicine and Surgery. He has held academic roles since 1987, including Associate Professor positions at the University of Milan, University of Pavia, and prior Staff Scientist roles at EMBL and Yale University. Education: Degree in Biological Sciences (1980, University of Milan, 110/110 with honors); Scientific High School Diploma (1976, Leone XIII High School, Milan). Research Focus: Leader in HMGB proteins and DAMPs, linking inflammation, immune response, and tumor biology. Key contributions to understanding HMGB1 in epilepsy and inflammation-associated tumors. Recent publications highlight his work on HMGB1-CXCL12 interactions , NF-κB dynamics , and infectious disease immunology (SARS-CoV-2, mpox). His 15 most recent articles (2022-2024) span Molecular Biology , Oncology , and Immunology , with subfields in inflammatory signaling , tumor microenvironment , and RNA biology . Awards: Angelika Bierhaus Memorial Award (2015). Leadership: Founder of HMGBiotech srl; Editorial Board member of Cell Death and Differentiation , Journal of Leukocyte Biology , and Molecular Medicine . Professional Affiliations: EMBO member (since 2000); Former President of SIBBM (2000-03).
Edoardo Spinelli is a fixed-term researcher at Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, specializing in Neurology . His work focuses on neurodegenerative diseases, particularly Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) , Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) , and Alzheimer's Disease , with expertise in neuroimaging and biomarker analysis. Department : Neurology Research Interests : Spinelli investigates disease progression mechanisms in ALS and FTD, speech alterations in progressive aphasia, amyloid-targeting therapies, and the role of neuroglia in neurodegeneration. His work integrates neuroimaging, genetic factors, and clinical monitoring. Teaching Activities : He contributes to medical education, teaching courses on neurological emergencies, physiopathological mechanisms of dementia, and neurorehabilitation principles. Publications : His recent works (2024-2025) address MRI protocols for amyloid-related imaging abnormalities, osteopontin as a biomarker, and cognitive outcomes in Alzheimer's therapies.
Professor Luca Fanucci is a Full Professor of Electronics at the Department of Information Engineering , University of Pisa. He serves as Rector's Delegate for Inclusion of Students with Disabilities and leads research in integrated circuits, embedded systems, and assistive technologies . Institutional roles include membership in the National University Conference of Delegates for Disability (CNUDD) and leadership in the PhD program in Information Engineering. Born: Montecatini Terme (1965) Education: Laurea in Electronic Engineering (1992), PhD in Information Engineering (1996), University of Pisa Professional Journey: ESA research (1992-1996), CNR researcher (1996-2004), University of Pisa faculty (2004-present) His research focuses on: System-level design of integrated circuits and embedded systems Hardware-software co-design for low power consumption Spacecraft and satellite communication systems Medical devices and telemonitoring platforms Assistive technologies for disabilities Recent publications highlight AI in space applications and telemedicine systems . Key projects include the Ingeniars spin-off for satellite communications and the AsTech National Laboratory for assistive technologies. Scientific Recognition : IEEE Fellow (2019) 40+ patents H-index 34 (5000+ citations) He coordinates international conferences (DATE, HiPEAC, Spacewire) and serves as Associate Editor for Technology and Disability and Microprocessors and Microsystems journals.
Fabrizio Silvestri is a Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Computer, Automatic and Management Engineering (DIAG), where he coordinates the Ph.D. program in Data Science. He leads the RSTLess research group focusing on Robust, Safe, and Transparent Deep Learning. Research interests: Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Web Search, Natural Language Processing, Information Retrieval, Graph Neural Networks Research Trends from recent publications reveal: Advancements in sequential recommendation systems using topological and sheaf-based neural networks Focus on sustainable AI through eco-aware graph neural networks Counterfactual explanations for graph models and machine unlearning Security applications in dense retrieval and data poisoning defense Time series analysis for 5G network monitoring Integration of attention mechanisms and positional encoding in Transformers Scientific Achievements : ECIR 2018 Test of Time Award 3 Best Paper Awards (ECIR 2007, IEEE WI 2004, WSDM 2011 Runner-Up) Yahoo! Patent Milestone Award Recipient of Yahoo! Labs Excellence Program (LEAP) and Faculty Research Engagement Program (FREP) Finalist for ERCIM Cor Baayen Award (2005) Academic Leadership : Holds 9 industrial patents from Yahoo! and Facebook AI. Directed Facebook AI research groups combating malicious content. Ph.D. in Computer Science from University of Pisa with thesis on High-Performance Issues in Web Search Engines . Supervises thesis projects through the RSTLess group website .
Luisa Tasca is a researcher in Contemporary History at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. She holds a doctorate from the European University Institute (2002) and has been a visiting professor at EHESS in Paris. PhD: European University Institute (2002) Fellowships: International Research Center for Culture and Humanities (Vienna), Bruno Kessler Foundation (Trento) Her research focuses on social and cultural history, particularly examining educational models, autobiographical writing traditions, scientific approaches to childhood studies, and the moral dimensions of historical narrative. Key themes include the intersection of historiography with literary theory and cultural representation. Recent publications analyze childhood as a scientific and cultural construct in Liberal Italy, the moral pedagogy of Holocaust memory, and historiographic methodologies in European contexts. She has also contributed to debates on narrative structures in historical writing. As a scholar, Tasca bridges disciplinary boundaries between history, literature, and educational theory, emphasizing interdisciplinary approaches to understanding cultural development processes.
Eloisa Paganoni is a researcher at the Department of Humanities, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, specializing in Hellenistic history and digital humanities. She leads the Venice Squeeze Project for digitizing epigraphic casts and collaborates with international institutions like the École française d'Athènes and HiSoMA (Lyon). PhD in Historical, Geographical and Anthropological Studies (2017) from a joint program by Padua, Verona, and Venice Universities Research focuses on Asia Minor's non-Macedonian kingdoms, ancient historiography, and cultural heritage digitization Key projects include: Venice Squeeze Project (2017-2025) E-STAMPAGES (2016-2022) Humboldt-funded Asia Minor research (2022-2024) PRIN 'Hellenistic and Roman Multipolarity' (2024-2025) Her work bridges classical scholarship with digital innovation, maintaining expertise in ancient Greek (written: native, spoken: native), English (advanced), German (intermediate), and French (intermediate). She contributes to editorial boards and technical databases while analyzing historical narratives through epigraphic evidence. Scientific Contributions Specializes in Bithynian history and Hellenistic political structures Recipient of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grant (2022) Key publications on Strabo's geography, Priene decrees, and Memnon's historiography Develops digital tools for epigraphic document enhancement Research Themes Asia Minor's political landscapes (3rd-1st century BC) Local historiography and cultural identity Epigraphic analysis and digital preservation Hellenistic royal dynamics and diplomatic practices
Nicola Martellozzo is a Researcher at the Department of Philosophy and Cultural Heritage, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His work focuses on anthropological interpretations of environmental disasters, cultural memory, and political symbolism. He teaches courses in History of Popular Traditions and has been permanently based at Ca' Foscari since at least 2019. Current teaching includes HISTORY [FT5] and HISTORY [FTR5] courses on popular traditions Key research themes: environmental disasters, multispecies relations, political symbolism, cultural memory His recent publications analyze post-disaster recovery in Italian mountain valleys and conspiracy rhetoric in North African contexts. Collaborations include co-authored works with Andrea Tollardo. Martellozzo's scholarship bridges ethnographic fieldwork with critical theory from Walter Benjamin to Ernesto De Martino, examining how societies process crises through symbolic systems and material practices. His 2024-25 publications emphasize: Climate crisis and mountain communities Human-wildlife coexistence Temporal dimensions of disaster recovery Symbolic interpretations of environmental phenomena Anthropological approaches to public policy Memory and heritage in contested landscapes
Marco Reale serves as a Research Fellow within the Department of Physics and Chemistry at the University of Palermo, specializing in advanced nanophotonic systems and carbon-based nanomaterials. His academic activities span teaching core physics courses and conducting cutting-edge research in optical phenomena at the nanoscale. His research program centers on: Quantum dot superparticles and wavelength-tunable lasing mechanisms Carbon nanomaterial engineering for photoluminescence enhancement Random lasing phenomena in disordered systems Ultrafast photophysics of distorted nanographenes Hybrid optical structures using nanocarbons Analysis of his 13 recent publications (2022-2025) reveals a dominant focus on carbon nanomaterials (quantum dots, nanographenes) for lasing applications, with significant contributions to understanding surface interactions, plasmonic effects, and femtosecond-scale photophysical processes. His work bridges fundamental nanophotonics with practical applications in optical labeling, random number generation, and energy conversion. Teaching responsibilities include Physics II (6 CFU) for Robotics Engineering students and Physics Applied to Nutrition (2 CFU) for Dietitian training. Office hours are held Mondays 3:00-5:00 PM at the Department of Physics and Chemistry (Via Archirafi 36), or by appointment via the student portal.
Sara A. Solla is a Professor of Physics and Neuroscience at Northwestern University, conducting interdisciplinary research that bridges statistical physics and computational neuroscience. Her work applies theoretical frameworks from physics to model complex neural systems and cognitive processes. Her core research areas include: Theoretical neural network modeling using spin-glass systems for associative memory Statistical mechanics of supervised and incremental learning algorithms Emergence of generalization capabilities in adaptive systems Computational approaches to sensory processing and motor control Professor Solla's significant contributions have been recognized through prestigious honors: Election as Fellow of the American Physical Society Membership in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences She maintains active professional engagement through memberships in the Society for Neuroscience, New York Academy of Sciences, and Society for the Neural Control of Movement, reflecting her commitment to advancing interdisciplinary neuroscience research.
Professor Stefano Agosta is a Full Professor of Constitutional Law at the Department of Law of the University of Messina, where he has served since 2011, progressing from Permanent University Researcher to Associate Professor (2015) and ultimately to Full Professor (2021). His academic trajectory reflects deep expertise in constitutional jurisprudence with particular focus on bioethical and public law issues, making significant contributions to understanding how constitutional frameworks address contemporary challenges in medical ethics, human rights, and regional governance. His educational background includes a PhD in Constitutional Justice and Fundamental Rights from the University of Pisa (2005) and a Law degree with honors from the University of Messina (1999), where his thesis examined 'Right to Life and Right to Death? The Problem of Euthanasia.' His scholarly development demonstrates consistent engagement with both theoretical constitutional principles and their practical application to emerging societal challenges. Professor Agosta's research spans several interconnected domains within constitutional law, with particular emphasis on bioconstitutional issues including end-of-life decisions, reproductive rights, adoption rights, and the constitutional protection of vulnerable groups. He also conducts significant research on regional autonomy, state-regions relations, and constitutional aspects of public administration. His work consistently employs an interdisciplinary approach that bridges constitutional jurisprudence with bioethical considerations, emphasizing human dignity as a central constitutional value that informs the resolution of complex legal dilemmas. His publication record reveals a steady progression of scholarly output with increasing focus on contemporary constitutional challenges. Recent works address transgender rights in sports, environmental migration, and constitutional dimensions of end-of-life decisions, demonstrating his engagement with evolving societal issues through a constitutional lens. The thematic progression shows movement from foundational constitutional theory toward increasingly specific applications in bioethics and human rights contexts. Additional bonus for the year 2017 One-off incentive pursuant to art. 29, paragraph 19, Law 240/2010 Post-doctoral scholarship from U. Bonino-MS Pulejo Foundation Young Researchers Scientific Production Award from University of Messina Scholarship in memory of A. Panarello for best degree thesis Professor Agosta maintains active scholarly engagement through membership on editorial boards of prestigious journals including BioLaw Journal and Ambiente diritto, and regularly presents at national and international conferences. His teaching focuses on constitutional law, bioethics, and family law, particularly through the Master in Bioethics and Sexology program at the University of Messina, where he bridges theoretical constitutional principles with practical bioethical applications for students and professionals.
