Enrico Bodo is a Full Professor of Physical Chemistry at the Department of Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome. He holds a PhD in Chemical Sciences from Sapienza University (2002) and has held visiting positions at Harvard Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics and University of Paris Sud. His expertise spans material modeling, ab-initio molecular dynamics, ionic liquids, and computational spectroscopy. Education: BSc Chemistry, Sapienza University of Rome (1998) PhD in Chemical Sciences, Sapienza University of Rome (2002) Research Interests: Electrochemical systems and Li-ion batteries Protic ionic liquids and biocompatible solvents Computational studies of molecular dynamics and spectroscopy Grants & Leadership: Secured ~100 million EU computing hours for simulations Elected member of the Board of the Theoretical and Computational Chemistry Division of the Italian Chemical Society Advising: Supervised 10 PhD students, 4 postdocs, and 30 Master's students since 2014. Research groups focus on computational modeling of energy materials and electrolyte design. Labs/Teams: Leads research groups investigating molecular dynamics simulations and computational spectroscopy within the Department of Chemistry's advanced materials division.
Maurizio MUZZUPAPPA is a Full Professor at the Department of Mechanical, Energy and Management Engineering (University of Calabria) since 2018. His roles include Rector's Delegate for Technology Transfer, Academic Delegate for Education at DIMEG, and Head of the Physical Prototyping Laboratory at the MaTeRiA Center (UNICAL-CNISM collaboration). He supervises the Unical Racing Team in Formula SAE competitions and co-founded three university spin-offs: 3DResearch, Tech4Sea, and Q-BOT. As Scientific Director of projects like TECH4YOU (climate change adaptation technologies) and GROWN IN THE BLUE (Mediterranean reef conservation), he integrates research in industrial design, augmented reality, and underwater cultural heritage. He has authored over 200 publications (h-index 27) and holds 10 patents. His teaching includes Tools and Methods for Industrial Design and Formula SAE LAB . His research focuses on: Industrial design methodologies with parametric and sustainable approaches 3D prototyping and additive manufacturing User-Centered Design for product ergonomics Virtual/Augmented Reality applications in engineering and cultural heritage Underwater robotics and artifact restoration Recent publications highlight trends in AR for industrial maintenance, generative design tools, and mechatronic solutions for underwater heritage. He has supervised over 300 theses and 10 Ph.D. students while leading technology transfer initiatives.
Marco Pirola is a Full Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) of the Polytechnic University of Turin, Italy. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center 'CleanWaterCenter@PoliTo' and actively contributes to research in high-frequency electronics and microwave engineering. His work focuses on power amplifiers, device characterization, and advanced microwave circuit design. Research Interests: Microwave power devices, GaN technology, 5G/mm-Wave applications, space communications, and smart pipeline monitoring systems. Awards: IEEE Fellow (since 2019), IEEE Senior Member. Recent Publications address topics like Ka-band MMIC amplifiers for SAR systems, broadband Doherty amplifiers using GaN, and harmonic analysis of current-mode power stages. His projects include STARGATE (European GaAs power architectures) and Millimetre-Wave GaN Radar for UAV detection. Teaching: He leads courses on 'Radio Frequency Integrated Circuits' and 'Advanced Devices for High Frequency Applications' at the Polytechnic University of Turin. Supervised PhD students include Wenjun Zhang and Abbas Nasri, who worked on III-V HEMT circuits and GaN power amplifiers.
Giacomo Chiesa is a Full Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino. He is a member of the Interdepartmental Center Ec-L - Energy Center Lab. His research focuses on Architectural Technology , Bioclimatic Design , Building Performance , and Urban Climate . Research Interests : Building Simulation, Passive Cooling, Smart Buildings, Digital Twin, Climate Change Adaptation Recent publications analyze urban weather datasets for energy simulations, shading control thresholds , and ventilation strategies in educational buildings. His work covers energy renovation roadmaps , thermal comfort , and climate-resilient building systems . Teaching : PhD courses in Human-Centric Methodologies and MSc courses in ICT in Building Design Research Leadership : Scientific Director for projects like Urban Generation and Prelude , EU-funded initiatives
Giacomo Fiumara is an Associate Professor at the University of Messina, Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, Physical Sciences and Earth Sciences. He holds academic rank since October 2021. Previously, he served as a Permanent Researcher (2008–2021) and secondary school teacher (1997–2008). He earned a Doctorate in Physics (1993) and a Degree in Physics (1989), both from the University of Messina. He is an associate member of the Accademia Peloritana dei Pericolanti and qualified as an associate professor in INF/01 and ING-INF/05 sectors. His research focuses on social network analysis, network science, data science, criminal networks, knowledge representation, bioinformatics, and computational modeling. He has supervised over 170 theses and advised PhD students in Mathematics and Computational Sciences. Key collaborations include work with Prof. Pasquale De Meo on criminal networks and complex systems, and international projects with institutions in the US, UK, China, and Australia. Teaching includes courses on Algorithms, Data Structures, Bioinformatics, and Machine Learning across Computer Science, Engineering, and Medical programs since 2000. He also contributed to international programs at Lviv Polytechnic, Birzeit University, Cluj-Napoca, and Murcia. His editorial roles include Associate Editor of IEEE Access and Academic Editor of Complexity. He holds a patent for predictive analysis of criminal organizations' social structures and has received FFABR research funding. Key awards include FFABR funding (2017) and recognition in the FFABR Unime 2020 II edition. He organized conferences like Crimenet 2014 and participated in high-profile events such as the 2022 Complex Networks conference in Palermo, presenting on quantum walks for criminal network analysis.
Lorenzo Melito is a Professor in the Faculty of Engineering at Università Politecnica delle Marche (UNIVPM) in Ancona, Italy. His research focuses on coastal engineering, fluid dynamics, and environmental modeling with particular emphasis on wave dynamics, tsunami inundation, and coastal adaptation to climate change in Mediterranean environments. Dr. Melito's research interests span several critical areas in coastal engineering and environmental fluid mechanics. His work on wave-current interactions, steady streaming, and infragravity dynamics provides fundamental insights into coastal processes. He has developed semi-empirical approaches for tsunami inundation mapping that have been applied to Italian coastlines. His research on munitions mobility in estuaries addresses important environmental contamination issues, while his work on coastal inundation modeling contributes to climate change adaptation strategies for the Marche Region and beyond. His publications demonstrate expertise in both theoretical modeling and experimental approaches to understanding complex coastal phenomena. Analysis of Dr. Melito's recent publications reveals a strong focus on coastal processes in the Adriatic Sea region, particularly in microtidal environments. His work combines theoretical modeling, numerical simulation, and experimental approaches to understand complex wave-bottom interactions, sediment transport, and coastal flooding mechanisms. A recurring theme is the application of fundamental fluid dynamics principles to solve practical coastal engineering problems, with emphasis on Italian coastal regions including the Marche Region and the Tyrrhenian and Adriatic coasts. His research bridges theoretical fluid dynamics with practical coastal management applications, particularly for hazard assessment and climate change adaptation.
Giovanna Turvani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) at Politecnico di Torino, with affiliations in both the College of Electronic, Telecommunications and Physics Engineering and the College of Computer, Film, and Mechatronics Engineering. Scientific Branch: IINF-01/A - Electronics ERC Sectors: PE7_4, PE7_11, PE6_1, PE6_14, PE7_3 SDG Goals: Quality Education, Gender Equality, Affordable Energy, Industry Innovation Her research focuses on advanced electronics and quantum technologies, including: Logic-in-memory computing Quantum computing architectures Microwave imaging for medical and agricultural applications CAD tools for emerging nanotechnologies Embedded systems for bee health monitoring IoT solutions for bio-waste valorization Publications show strong expertise in quantum computing, nanocomputing, and microwave imaging, with recent trends emphasizing quantum optimization frameworks, in-memory architectures, and IoT-based agricultural technologies. She supervises PhD students in areas like quantum machine learning algorithms, predictive on-board systems, and quantum hardware design. Collaborations span multiple disciplines, including medical device development and agricultural electronics. Patents include innovations in microwave imaging, racetrack memory logic functions, and in-memory computing devices.
Marco Toffolon is a Full Professor at the University of Trento's Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering, where he leads the Physical Limnology Laboratory. He serves as Deputy Director for International Relations and previously directed the Environmental Engineering programs. His research spans ecohydraulics, sediment transport, lake hydrodynamics, and environmental modeling. He investigates physical limnology, tidal morphodynamics, and stratified flows using analytical and numerical approaches. His work integrates field measurements with machine learning for water quality prediction and climate impact assessment. His publications focus on lake dynamics, river morphodynamics, and sustainable water management, with recent emphasis on climate-driven changes in alpine systems. Research demonstrates strong interdisciplinary linkages between hydraulics, ecology, and climate science. Awards: 2016 Coastal Engineering Journal Award 2013 Enrico Marchi Lecture invitation He leads international collaborations with institutions like EPFL and Sun Yat-sen University, and organizes conferences including the Physical Processes in Natural Waters workshop series.
Alberto Macii is a Full Professor in the Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN) at Polytechnic University of Turin. He is also a member of the Interdepartmental Center IAM@PoliTo - Integrated Additive Manufacturing and serves on two colleges: College of Computer, Film and Mechatronics Engineering and College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering. His research interests include: Digital circuits and systems Electronic systems, modeling, and simulation Energy-efficient circuits and systems Energy management and battery systems Embedded systems and cyber-physical systems Low energy building technologies His work aligns with several Sustainable Development Goals including affordable and clean energy (Goal 7), industry innovation and infrastructure (Goal 9), and sustainable cities and communities (Goal 11). His publication record shows a consistent focus on energy efficiency in electronic systems spanning over two decades, with particular emphasis on battery modeling and power management. Recent work has expanded into environmental applications with transformer neural networks for flood forecasting, demonstrating the evolution of his research into new application domains while maintaining core expertise in energy optimization. His scientific awards include: Best paper award ACM/IEEE Great Lakes Symposium on VLSI (2008) IEEE Fellow (2007-) Senior Member IEEE He has served as Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Embedded Computing (2005) and as Program Chair for EUC2005: Embedded & Ubiquitous Computing. Professor Macii has advised PhD students including Alberto Bocca (2019-2023) whose thesis focused on compact modeling techniques for energy analysis and optimization of complex systems. He has led numerous research projects including CANP (2018-2020), R3-PowerUP (2017-2021), SERENA (2017-2020), AMable (2017-2021), and STAMP (2016-2019), demonstrating sustained research leadership across multiple funding mechanisms. He is active in the EDA - Electronic Design Automation research group and LAB 4 research laboratory at DAUIN, with research spanning VLSI-CAD, Smart City technologies, and Industry 4.0 applications. His work bridges theoretical computer engineering with practical applications in energy conservation across multiple domains.
Ludovic Räss is a computational geoscientist at the University of Lausanne and lecturer at ETH Zurich's Glaciology Lab. His research intersects high-performance computing (HPC), geophysics, and applied mathematics, with specialization in GPU-accelerated scientific computing and supercomputing applications. He leads the GPU4GEO initiative developing multi-physics solvers and pioneers differentiable modeling techniques for geophysical simulations using Julia. Research focuses include: Portable HPC software development Ice dynamics and porous media deformation GPU-optimized computational methods Scalable simulation architectures Differentiable programming for geophysics He designed and teaches Solving partial differential equations in parallel on GPUs at ETH Zurich, providing hands-on training in GPU programming and Julia-based scientific computing. Contributes significantly to Julia's open-source ecosystem through JuliaGPU and JuliaParallel projects.
Dr Ting Sun is an Associate Professor in Climate & Meteorological Hazard Risks at University College London , Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction. He earned his BEng (2009) and PhD in Hydrology (2013) from Tsinghua University , followed by a visiting period at Princeton University (2011–2012). After postdoctoral appointments at Tsinghua and the University of Reading , he held a NERC Independent Research Fellowship at Reading (2017–2022) before joining UCL in May 2022. Education PhD in Hydrology, Tsinghua University, 2013 BEng in Hydraulic Engineering, Tsinghua University, 2009 Visiting PhD Student, Princeton University, 2011–2012 Research Interests Dr Sun’s work converges on urban climate modelling across scales —from neighbourhood blocks to global grids—focusing on the impacts of weather and climate extremes such as heat waves and extreme rainfall in cities. He is the lead developer of the Surface Urban Energy and Water balance Scheme (SUEWS) and its Python wrapper SuPy , developed in collaboration with Prof Sue Grimmond’s micromet group. He also contributes as a core member of the Urban Multi-scale Environmental Predictor (UMEP) development team. His multidisciplinary expertise integrates hydro-climate dynamics, computational modelling, machine learning, built-environment processes, and public-health linkages . Research Trends from Recent Publications Across the 15 most recent articles, a clear trajectory emerges from high-resolution urban-process modelling toward integrated socio-environmental assessments . Studies published in 2024–2025 couple atmospheric models (WRF-SUEWS) with global building-morphology datasets (GLAMOUR) to quantify how cities alter rainfall patterns, temperature sensitivity, and heat-related mortality. Earlier works progressively refined SUEWS’s physical parameterisations and Python accessibility, while recent outputs leverage deep-learning remote-sensing tools (SHAFTS) and hybrid hydrological-neural architectures to deliver actionable insights for urban planning and climate adaptation. Scientific Awards & Fellowships NERC Independent Research Fellowship , University of Reading, 2017–2022 HEA Fellowship , University College London, 2023 Professional Service & Editorial Roles Topic Editor , Geoscientific Model Development (from 2025) Editorial Board Member , Scientific Data (from 2024) Peer review and consultancy for journals, conferences, and policy bodies Supervision of taught-course projects and research degrees External examining and mentoring Labs, Teams & Collaborations Dr Sun leads and collaborates within the UCL Department of Risk and Disaster Reduction , working closely with the micromet group at the University of Reading (Prof Sue Grimmond) on SUEWS/SuPy development. He is an active member of the UMEP consortium and maintains extensive international collaborations spanning Tsinghua University, Princeton, and numerous European research centres, underpinning a vibrant, interdisciplinary research network focused on urban climate resilience.
Giorgio Fagiolo is a Full Professor of Economics at Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies. His work spans agent-based computational economics, economic networks, and macroeconomic policy analysis. University: Sant'Anna School of Advanced Studies (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna) Department: Economics Email: giorgio.fagiolo@sssup.it Research interests focus on agent-based modeling , macroeconomic instability , and climate-economy interactions . He develops computational models to study industrial dynamics, financial integration, and policy design in complex systems. Key themes: Endogenous growth cycles, R&D network stability, and green transition policies. Methodological emphasis: Empirical validation of agent-based models and nonlinear economic dynamics. Scientific awards include collaboration with leading institutions like ETH Zurich, Columbia University, and OFCE Sciences Po. His publications appear in journals such as Journal of Economic Dynamics and Control and Ecological Economics .
Fernando Corinto is a Research Fellow at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) , Polytechnic University of Turin , and a member of the SmartData@PoliTO Big Data and Data Science Laboratory. He holds a European Doctorate in Electronics and Communications Engineering (2005) and was a Marie Curie Fellow (2004) at University College Dublin, focusing on cardiac fibrillation modeling and chaotic systems. Education : Laurea (2001) and Ph.D. (2005) in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Politecnico di Torino His research spans nonlinear dynamical systems , memristor devices , and complex network modeling , with over 50 publications. Key projects include RECOMMEND (2024–2027) and COSMO (2020–2024), where he served as Scientific Director . His recent work involves memristor-based neuromorphic systems and nonlinear circuit applications in biomedical and industrial contexts. He supervises PhD students Rosanna Cavazzana and Davide Rossetti and teaches Nonlinear Systems for Engineering (Mathematical Engineering) and Memristor-based Neuromorphic Systems (Electrical Engineering). His scientific contributions include the Flux-Charge Analysis Method and Bifurcations without Parameters in memristor circuits. He holds a national/international patent for skin ulcer classification algorithms and has led commercial research projects in biomedical and packaging systems.
Alessandro Battaglia is an Associate Professor at the Department of Environmental, Land and Infrastructure Engineering (DIATI) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. He specializes in microwave remote sensing of clouds and precipitation, with expertise in Doppler radar, cloud and snow microphysics, and microwave radiometer technology. His research spans atmospheric physics, meteorology, and climate science with applications in Earth observation from space. Dr. Battaglia's research interests focus on remote sensing of atmospheric phenomena, particularly using advanced radar technologies. His work encompasses cloud microphysics, precipitation measurement, and wind observation from space. He is particularly known for his contributions to the development of spaceborne Doppler radar systems for measuring in-cloud winds, which represents a significant advancement in atmospheric observation capabilities. His research bridges engineering, physics, and meteorology to improve our understanding of Earth's atmospheric processes and climate systems. His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on the WIVERN (Wind Velocity Radar Nephoscope) mission, with research spanning cloud microphysics, snowfall measurement, wind field reconstruction, and innovative radar signal processing techniques. These works highlight the interdisciplinary nature of his research, connecting atmospheric science, engineering, and computational methods to advance space-based Earth observation capabilities. NASA Group Achievement Award (2015) Fellow of the National Center for Earth Observation, UK (2014-present) Dr. Battaglia actively mentors several PhD students including Marco Coppola, Francesco Manconi, Riccardo Rabino, Susmitha Sasikumar, Aida Galfione, and Paolo Martire across Civil and Environmental Engineering and Aerospace Engineering programs. He serves as Principal Investigator for multiple research projects funded by ESA (3 projects), UK-NERC (1 project), UK-NCEO (1 project), and the US Department of Energy (1 project). His current research focuses on the WIVERN mission, EarthCARE mission, and NASA's INCUS mission, with particular emphasis on developing algorithms for spaceborne Doppler radar systems. He leads research teams working on cutting-edge remote sensing technologies for atmospheric observation, with particular focus on developing the next generation of spaceborne instruments capable of measuring in-cloud winds—a capability that has been missing from Earth observation systems until now.
Roberto Zanino is a Full Professor of Nuclear Engineering at the Department of Energy (DENERG) of the Polytechnic of Turin, Italy. He serves as Advisor to the Rector for relations with European and international university networks and for the UniTe project, Undergraduate Research Opportunities Coordinator, and Project management functions of PoliToArgentina. He is also Scientific Advisor for the Partnership Agreement with NEWCLEO. Dr. Zanino earned his Laurea cum laude in Nuclear Engineering from Politecnico di Torino in 1984 and his Ph.D. in Energetics in 1989. His academic progression includes Assistant Professor (1990-91), Associate Professor (1992-2000), and Professor (2001-present). He previously served as Director of Alta Scuola Politecnica (2007-2010) and Head of the Graduate Program in Energetics (2011-present). His research spans computational fluid dynamics, concentrated solar power, controlled thermonuclear fusion, Generation IV nuclear fission reactors, and plasma physics. His work focuses on thermal-hydraulic analysis of liquid metal systems, superconducting magnet design for fusion applications, and concentrated solar power optimization. His recent publications demonstrate strong expertise in coupling computational tools for nuclear applications, particularly in CFD-system code integration for liquid metal systems and fusion magnet analysis. Dr. Zanino has received recognition as an IEEE Senior Member (2012) and has supervised numerous doctoral students working on topics including thermal-hydraulic analysis of heavy liquid metal systems, superconducting magnet simulation for fusion applications, and concentrated solar power modeling. He has extensive international experience, having worked at Max-Planck-Institut für Plasmaphysik, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and University of Illinois at Chicago. He is actively involved in major fusion projects including ITER, DTT (Divertor Tokamak Test facility), and EUROfusion. His teaching portfolio includes Computational Heat and Mass Transfer, Nuclear Fusion Reactor Engineering, Solar Thermal Technologies, and Computational Thermal Fluid Dynamics at both master's and doctoral levels.
