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• Economic and Political Geography
• Mobility Studies
• Migration and Territorial Dynamics
• +۹ مورد دیگر

GHISALBERTI Alessandra is Full Professor of Economic and Political Geography at the Department of Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Cultures, University of Bergamo. She serves as Coordinator of the PhD program in Landscape Studies for Global and Local Challenges and President of the Master's Degree in Geourbanism. She also leads research on 'New Dwelling and Tourism' at the Lelio Pagani Center for Territorial Studies and is a member of the Imago Mundi Lab, reflecting her strong interdisciplinary engagement in geography, urban planning, and digital humanities. Her research focuses on mobility regimes—including migration, commuting, and tourism—and their impact on territorial dynamics in diverse global contexts such as rural Africa, urban Italy, East Asia, and Latin America. She investigates cartographic and landscape imaginaries, spatial justice, and the role of universities in territorial innovation. Her methodological approach emphasizes qualitative fieldwork, collaborative digital mapping, visual tools, and historical cartography. The recent publications highlight a consistent trajectory in sustainable development, community-based co-mapping, digital humanities, and the intersection of memory, landscape, and regeneration. Themes such as water resources, migration networks, and educational innovation in geoscience demonstrate the breadth and applied nature of her work. Mobility and sustainable living Urban and landscape regeneration Collaborative and digital cartography Spatial justice and community engagement Educational innovation and third mission Interdisciplinary territorial research She is actively involved in supervising academic programs and leading research initiatives, with no mention of formal scientific awards in the provided text. Her teaching portfolio includes courses such as Geography of Movement, Development Geography, and Urban Regeneration, all at the graduate level. She applies collaborative learning methodologies that integrate digital and ecological transitions, reflecting a strong commitment to educational and societal impact. Her work is closely tied to stakeholder engagement and third mission activities, particularly through co-design with local communities and institutions. She promotes the integration of digital and ecological transformation in both research and education, positioning the university as a key actor in territorial ecosystems.

• Neurophysiology
• Social Cognition
• Motor System Physiology
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Prof. Maria Alessandra Umiltà is an Associate Professor of General Physiology at the University of Parma’s Department of Food and Drug Sciences. She holds adjunct positions at Columbia University’s Department of Art History and Archaeology (since 2010) and has held visiting roles at University College London. Her research focuses on the cortical motor system’s role in cognitive functions, social cognition, and embodied perception. She has contributed to projects like NeuroProbes and NEUROBOTICS, advancing technology for neural recording. Education: BSc in Biological Sciences (University of Bologna, 1996) PhD in Neuroscience (University of Parma, 2000) Research Interests: Prof. Umiltà investigates how motor systems underlie higher cognitive functions, including action understanding, emotional perception, and aesthetic evaluation. Her work bridges neuroscience with art, film, and social interaction, employing EEG, fMRI, and behavioral studies. Recent studies explore trauma’s impact on social cognition and embodiment in cinematic experiences. Articles Trends: Recent publications emphasize embodied cognition’s role in aesthetic judgment, emotional processing, and motor inhibition in language. Key themes include cross-modal correspondences, trauma’s neurobiological effects, and sensorimotor mechanisms in film perception. Grants & Projects: EU-funded NeuroProbes and NEUROBOTICS projects (neural interface tech) PRIN projects on motor cognition and mirror systems Labs/Teams: Collaborates with interdisciplinary groups studying art neuroscience, trauma effects, and embodied interaction. Leads studies on sensorimotor foundations of perception at the University of Parma.

• Marine Renewable Energy
• Offshore Engineering
• Fluid-Structure Interaction
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Giorgi is a fixed-term researcher at the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMEAS), Politecnico di Torino. He serves as Scientific Coordinator for multiple EU-funded projects including MERMAIDS, BLUE-X, and AIMS, and leads commercial research contracts for offshore wind microclimate studies. Research focuses on hybrid offshore platforms integrating Floating Offshore Wind Turbines (FOWTs) with Wave Energy Converters (WECs) Expertise in nonlinear hydrodynamics , fluid-structure interaction , and experimental validation through lab tests and sea trials Research Interests : Marine Renewable Energy Systems Nonlinear Dynamic Modeling Mechanical and Techno-Economic Optimization Hybrid Wind-Wave Energy Platforms Parametric Resonance Energy Harvesters Scientific Achievements : 2022: IFAC CAMS Best Paper Award 2022: Institution of Civil Engineers - Baker Medal 2022: AIMETA Junior Mechanics of Machines Award 2023: IFToMM Bronze Best Student Paper Award Academic Leadership includes supervising 6 PhD students and teaching Numerical Modeling of Marine Energy Converters (PhD level). His 15 most recent publications focus on wave energy converter optimization, floating wind turbine dynamics, and hybrid offshore energy systems with applications in the Mediterranean Sea and North Sea.

• Urban Morphology
• Parametric Design
• Urban Design
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Michela Barosio is an Associate Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino. She serves as Degree Course Leader in Architecture and contributes to teaching through various modules including Architectural and Urban Composition, Computational Design, and Design Studios. Her research focuses on urban morphology, parametric design, and sustainable urban regeneration while actively participating in European educational networks. Scientific Director for two non-commercial collaboration agreements with Chintana srl Steering Committee member for EAAE and ProArch associations Research Focus Michela explores the intersection of urban morphology and computational design, aiming to develop perception-centered design methodologies. Her work addresses sustainable urban transitions and the educational impact of digital tools in architecture. Current projects examine how architectural qualification influences multidisciplinary urban development and educational innovation. Teaching Activities She teaches across multiple degree levels, including: Master of Science in Architecture and Computational Design (2022-2025) Architectural Design in the Age of AI (2025) Atelier Fundamentals of Design series (2019-2025) Scientific Contributions 2025 EDULEARN conference publication on transversal skills and architectural representation 2024 EUR AU conference paper on perception-centered design algorithms 2022 EAAE conference proceedings on urban transitions Collaborative Projects Principal investigator for EDUPED project (2024-2027) on educational campuses as energy districts Scientific Director for multiple Chintana srl collaborations

• Engineering Education
• Harmonic Analysis
• Functional Analysis
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Anita Maria Tabacco is a Full Professor at the Department of Mathematical Sciences (DISMA) of Politecnico di Torino, with a focus on Engineering Education and Harmonic Analysis. She holds multiple administrative roles, including Rector's Delegate for Transparency and Internal Communication, Director of the University Observatory for academic dynamics, and Head of the INDAM local unit. Education: PhD in Mathematics, Washington University in St. Louis (1986) Research: Harmonic and Functional Analysis, Applications to PDEs, Gender Equality in STEM Her recent publications highlight intersections of mathematical analysis, educational technology, and gender diversity initiatives. She has led Erasmus+ projects like HerTechVenture and W-STEM to empower women in tech. Tabacco supervises PhD students including Maria Giulia Ballatore and contributes to textbooks such as Palestra di Analisi Matematica I . She co-leads the TEACH research group at DISMA, integrating pedagogical innovation with advanced mathematics.

• Entrepreneurship
• Startups
• Innovation
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Alessandra Colombelli is Full Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship at the Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP) at the Polytechnic University of Turin. She serves as Director of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Centre (EIC) and coordinates the Gender Research Coordination Group (GReG). Her affiliations include the CNRS-GREDEG laboratory (University of Nice Sophia Antipolis) and BRICK at Collegio Carlo Alberto. Full Professor, Strategy & Entrepreneurship Director, EIC Coordinator, GReG Associate Editor: Regional Studies , The Journal of Technology Transfer , Eurasian Business Review Research Focus: Her work spans entrepreneurship , innovation ecosystems , gender equality , green technologies , and regional economics . Key themes include knowledge spillovers, AI startup dynamics, and gender disparities in academic entrepreneurship. Recent Publications examine digital startup formation, green innovation, and gender dynamics in entrepreneurial ecosystems. Her research appears in Economic Geography , Small Business Economics , and Technological Forecasting and Social Change . John Bessant Best Paper Award (2019) Emerald Literati Network Award (2012) Giorgio Rota Best Paper Award (2005) Educational Leadership includes teaching Gender and Technology and Strategy and Organization courses, plus directing the GECKO and E4T Erasmus+ projects. She supervises PhD students in innovation and sustainability topics.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Animal Cognition
• Comparative Psychology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Orsola Rosa Salva is an Assistant Professor (RTDa) at the Interdepartmental Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMEC) at the University of Trento since November 2020. Her research focuses on comparative cognitive neuroscience using domestic chickens as a model system to investigate innate social predispositions, cerebral asymmetry, and cognitive development. She has maintained continuous academic appointments at the University of Trento since 2010, initially as a post-doctoral researcher under Prof. Giorgio Vallortigara. Her primary research interests include: Animal cognition and comparative psychology Neuropsychology and cognitive neuroscience Cerebral asymmetry and lateralization Statistical learning mechanisms Autism spectrum disorder research through comparative models Ethology and neuroethology of social behavior Analysis of her recent publications (2022-2024) reveals a consistent focus on innate social cognition in visually naive domestic chicks. Her work demonstrates chicks' spontaneous preferences for animate motion patterns, non-predictable reciprocal movements, and agent interactions. These studies bridge comparative psychology, developmental neuroscience, and social cognition, establishing chicks as valuable models for understanding the evolutionary foundations of social perception. Her methodological approach integrates behavioral observation with neural correlates analysis. Scientific recognition includes: Best Poster Prize at the 2018 Avian Cognitive Neuroscience Forum Dr. Salva has extensive teaching experience across multiple Italian universities including Padova, Trieste, and Trento. Her instructional contributions span courses in Animal Cognition, Comparative Psychology, Neuroscience, and Psychobiology. While specific grant information isn't detailed in the provided text, her research trajectory demonstrates sustained funding through post-doctoral positions and research contracts since 2006. She actively participates in international conferences on cognitive development, neuroethology, and comparative psychology. Her work is conducted primarily through the Interdepartmental Center for Mind/Brain Sciences (CIMEC) at the University of Trento, where she collaborates with Prof. Giorgio Vallortigara's research group. This center provides the interdisciplinary environment necessary for her comparative cognitive neuroscience research, combining psychological, neurological, and ethological approaches to study fundamental cognitive processes across species.

• Urban and Regional Development
• Cultural Heritage
• Socio-Spatial Dynamics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Sara Bonini Baraldi is an Associate Professor at the Interuniversity Department of Territorial Sciences, Planning and Policies (DIST) , affiliated with the Polytechnic University of Turin . She serves as an external lecturer and teaching assistant, contributing to doctoral programs in Urban and Regional Development across multiple academic years.

• Cognitive Neuroscience
• Functional Neuroimaging
• Brain Mapping
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sabrina Pitzalis is an Associate Professor at the University of Rome 'Foro Italico', Department of Human Motor Sciences and Health. She serves as Delegate for Gender Budget and Head of the SACS (Student Counselling and Help Desk). Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience, functional neuroimaging, and brain mapping, with specializations in neural mechanisms of perception, sensorimotor functions, and brain plasticity induced by motor activity. She leads projects like the 2019 study on neuromuscular electrical stimulation effects. Her work integrates neuroimaging techniques to explore topics such as anticipatory brain activity and motion perception. Pitzalis teaches courses in sport psychology, neuroscience, and pedagogy, emphasizing the interplay between cognitive and motor systems. Her research highlights neural adaptations to sensory and motor interventions, including multifocal contact lenses and exoskeleton-assisted rehabilitation. Research Themes: Neural basis of perceptual and sensorimotor functions Brain plasticity and motor learning Anticipatory neural processing during action preparation Integration of visual and motor signals in spatial navigation Recent Contributions: Her articles (2022–2025) reveal insights into how brain circuits process self-motion, adapt to sensory interventions, and modulate during complex cognitive-motor tasks. These studies use advanced neuroimaging and electrophysiological methods to map functional brain dynamics. Ongoing work explores neurocognitive trade-offs in dual-task scenarios and the role of parietal cortex in visuomotor integration. Teaching and Leadership: Pitzalis contributes to degree programs in Sports Sciences (L22), Preventive Motor Activities (LM67), and Sports Technology (LM68). She promotes interdisciplinary approaches, combining neuroscience with sport pedagogy. Her leadership roles emphasize institutional quality assurance and student support initiatives. Labs/Teams: Collaborates within university labs specializing in motor neuroscience and neuroimaging, contributing to projects on neural adaptation mechanisms and clinical applications in rehabilitation.

• Mathematical Modeling
• Kinetic Theory
• Socio-Economic Dynamics
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Giuseppe Toscani is a Full Professor at the Department of Mathematics of the University of Pavia. His research focuses on mathematical modeling of socio-economic systems, epidemiological dynamics, and kinetic theory. He explores topics such as wealth distribution, opinion formation, and epidemic spread using advanced methods in partial differential equations and statistical mechanics. Key research areas include analysis of inequality indices (Gini Index extensions), multi-agent systems, and nonlinear diffusion processes. His work intersects with applications in public health, economic policy, and social behavior modeling, emphasizing the interplay between theoretical frameworks and real-world phenomena. Education: Not explicitly detailed in provided texts, but his academic role implies a doctoral degree in Mathematics or related field. Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Methods and Models for Applied Sciences research group. Grants/Awards: No specific grants or awards listed in the text. Recent publications address condensation patterns in opinion dynamics, multidimensional inequality metrics, and pandemic modeling through compartmental systems. His kinetic models provide foundational tools for understanding complex social and biological systems.

• Pedagogy
• Educational Counseling
• Psychoanalytic Theory
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Stefano Polenta is an Associate Professor of General and Social Pedagogy at the University of Macerata's Department of Education, Cultural Heritage, and Tourism Sciences. He holds significant institutional roles, including President of the Education Science (L-19) and Pedagogical Sciences (LM-85) programs since 2022. His research focuses on relational dynamics in education, counseling, and the interplay between art and self-construction, employing psychoanalytic and complexity epistemology frameworks. Polenta has authored and co-authored numerous publications, including monographs like Libertà, autorità e democrazia in Erich Fromm (2008) and articles exploring aesthetic thinking, transcultural education, and pandemic-era academic adaptations. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing contemporary challenges in pedagogy and societal integration. He has led or participated in significant projects such as the EU-funded SIT (Trust in Educational Interactions) and TRANS-URBAN-EU-CHINA (urban sustainability). His teaching includes courses on educational consulting, psychopedagogy, and supervision, reflecting his commitment to teacher training and educational innovation.

• English Literature
• Gender Studies
• Utopian and Dystopian Studies
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Raffaella Baccolini is a Full Professor in the Department of Interpretation and Translation at the University of Bologna's School of Modern Languages for Interpreters and Translators. She holds the scientific-disciplinary sector ANGL-01/A (English Literature) and serves as Vice Coordinator of the European Studies Bachelor's program (BAES - UnaEuropa) since 2024. Her educational background includes a PhD (1989) and MA (1983) from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures from the University of Bologna. Key institutional roles include President of the WOMEN Association (2021-present), Delegata DIT for Third Mission (2021-2024), and coordinator of multiple doctoral programs and EU-funded projects. Twentieth-century and contemporary American/English literature Feminist criticism and gender studies Utopian/dystopian theory and science fiction Trauma and memory studies Young adult literature and cultural translation Ethics of care in post-apocalyptic narratives Her recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on gender-positive education through the G-BOOK series (2021-2025), ecofeminist interpretations of dystopian fiction, and critical analyses of utopian impulses in contemporary media. The work increasingly examines transmedia storytelling and social-emotional learning applications for European youth. Selected honors include: Brittingham Fellowship (University of Wisconsin-Madison) Ministry of Public Education Cultural Exchange Grant Honorary Fellow, Institute for Research in Humanities (1997) Visiting Scholar at CUNY's Calandra Institute (2012-2013) Baccolini directs the MeTRa research center and coordinates multiple EU Creative Europe projects including G-BOOK 3. She supervises doctoral candidates through the DIT Doctoral School and serves as external examiner for international PhD committees. Her leadership extends to the European Women's University Network (WOMEN) and UnaEuropa's European Studies Steering Committee. She co-directs the "Ralahine Utopian Studies" series (Peter Lang) and the online journal mediAzioni, while maintaining active roles in the Society for Utopian Studies and Utopian Studies Society Europe.

• Environmental Science
• Agricultural Change
• Earth Observation Technologies
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Lyndon Estes is an Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Geography at Clark University. His research focuses on the drivers and impacts of agricultural change, utilizing Earth Observation technologies and modeling techniques such as neural networks. He has contributed to interdisciplinary studies in conservation biology, agricultural economics, and geospatial analysis, with a particular emphasis on African ecosystems and smallholder farming systems. Dr. Estes' work spans multiple domains, including landscape connectivity for wildlife conservation, transportation infrastructure impacts on agricultural supply chains, and the application of advanced machine learning methods to remote sensing data. He has authored over 19 publications, with recent contributions appearing in journals like Remote Sensing , Field Crops Research , and Agricultural Systems . In editorial roles, he serves as Specialty Chief Editor for 'AI in Food, Agriculture and Water' at Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence . His research integrates technical innovation with practical applications, addressing global challenges in sustainability and food security.

Nicola CAMATTIمشاهده پروفایل

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• Regional and Urban Development
• Sustainable Tourism
• Food Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Nicola CAMATTI is a Researcher at the Department of Economics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. His work focuses on regional and urban development, sustainable tourism, food systems, and circular economy. He contributes to academic initiatives such as the Erasmus+ study program and coordinates international research projects like Cities2030 and SmartCulTour. CAMATTI holds an MSc, MIEF, and PhD in Economics. His research spans tourism sustainability, cultural heritage management, and economic impact analysis. He leads projects like Cities2030 (food systems resilience) and SmartCulTour (cultural tourism sustainability). CAMATTI teaches courses on tourism economics, innovation, and sustainable business ecosystems. Key projects include developing strategic indicators for tourism monitoring, analyzing Airbnb impacts, and assessing Olympic event impacts using Input-Output models. He collaborates with regional governments (Veneto, Puglia) on tourism observatories and policy strategies. His academic leadership includes roles in the CPDS committee, Erasmus+ coordination, and teaching committees. CAMATTI has supervised over 70 theses and published extensively in journals like Regional Studies and Sustainability.

Maria Elisa Finaمشاهده پروفایل

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• Multimodal Analysis
• Translation Studies
• Cultural Heritage Communication
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Maria Elisa Fina is a Researcher (RtdB) at Ca' Foscari University of Venice, affiliated with the Department of Comparative Linguistic and Cultural Studies and the Interdepartmental School of Economics, Languages and Entrepreneurship for International Exchanges. Her work focuses on multimodal analysis of cultural heritage communication, translation studies, and audiovisual translation. She teaches courses in translation technologies, post-editing, and audiovisual translation at both undergraduate and master's levels. Education: Bachelor's in Literary and Technical-Scientific Translation (University of Salento, 2011) PhD in Linguistic, Historical-Literary, and Intercultural Studies (Ca' Foscari University, 2016) Research Interests: Multimodal analysis of audio guides, intersemiotic translation, museum communication for children, digital storytelling, and accessibility in cultural mediation. She has contributed to projects like DIETALY (PRIN 2020) and iNEST Tourism, exploring translation in cultural heritage contexts. Notable Achievements: Winner of the AIA/Carocci PhD Prize 2017 for best PhD thesis in Anglistica Published Investigating Effective Audio Guiding (Carocci, 2018) Recipient of the 2021 Ca' Foscari Excellence Award Teaching: Courses include Translation and Post-Editing Technologies , Audiovisual Translation and Audiodescription , and Translation Technologies: Tools and Methods . She emphasizes practical skills in translation technology and digital tools. Lab/Team Affiliations: Collaborates with research groups on accessibility in cultural heritage, digital humanities, and language mediation. Active in editorial boards of Trans-Kata and Le Simplegadi .