Alessandro Latini is Associate Professor of Physical Chemistry at Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on developing materials for clean energy applications including dye-sensitized solar cells, ceramic films, and perovskite systems. He leads projects on perovskite stability and inorganic nanostructures for photovoltaics. Research areas include: Synthesis and characterization of hybrid perovskites Development of novel electrolytes for solar cells Thermodynamic analysis of energy materials Nanostructured materials for renewable energy Recent publications demonstrate strong focus on perovskite stability, sustainable battery materials, and spectroscopic characterization techniques spanning physical chemistry and materials science domains.
Francesco Nocera is an Associate Professor of Building Physics and Building Energy Systems at the University of Catania (UdC). He holds a Ph.D. in Applied Physics (2002) from the University of Palermo and a Civil Engineering degree (1997) from UdC. His roles include Scientific Responsible of the SECA Laboratory (Syracuse) and Computer Lab at Special Didactic Structures, and Rector's Delegate for the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). He is a Visiting Professor at Valladolid and CEU Universities and a member of numerous international organizations, including the IPCC and IEA Task 59. Education: Civil Engineering, 1997, University of Catania Ph.D. in Applied Physics, 2002, University of Palermo Research Interests: Focuses on energy efficiency, renewable energy systems, indoor/outdoor environmental quality, and sustainable urban development. Specializes in experimental studies of indoor air quality (IAQ), zero-energy buildings, historic building renovation, and climate change mitigation strategies. His work integrates environmental thermo-fluid dynamics, lighting, and acoustics with building and urban-scale analyses. Awards & Memberships: Best Research Paper Award (KES-SEB 2014) Member of IPCC, UNESCO Expert Roster, and editorial boards of journals like Sustainability and Journal of Daylighting Expert in EU initiatives (e.g., IEA Task 59, Horizon 2020) Labs & Collaborations: Leads the SECA Laboratory (Syracuse) and collaborates with universities in Spain, China, and Switzerland. Manages Erasmus+ agreements and international student internships. Active in the CoEHAR and L’Ora del Mare research centers.
Franco Mastroddi is a Full Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (DIMA). His research focuses on aeroelasticity, fluid dynamics, and multidisciplinary design optimization, with applications in green aircraft development and structural analysis. He is a member of the Departmental Council, contributing to governance and strategic decisions within the department. His work emphasizes sustainable aviation solutions, sloshing dynamics in aircraft tanks, and advanced numerical modeling techniques. Key contributions include studies on sloshing-induced effects, neural network-based modeling, and life cycle cost analyses for eco-friendly aircraft designs. Despite no listed academic awards or grants, his extensive publication record reflects significant contributions to aerospace engineering research.
Stella Fulvio is a Full Professor at the University of Rome La Sapienza, affiliated with the Department of Industrial and Mechanical Engineering. Her research focuses on aerospace engineering, computational fluid dynamics (CFD), rocket propulsion, and fluid-structure interaction. She has extensive experience in simulating complex aerodynamic phenomena, combustion dynamics, and aeroacoustic environments in launch vehicles and rocket motors. Her work emphasizes high-fidelity numerical simulations, including large-eddy simulation (LES), immersed boundary methods, and neural network applications for aerodynamic load estimation. Key areas include liquid sloshing dynamics in cryogenic tanks, pressure oscillations in solid rocket motors, and the aeroacoustics of rocket launches. She has contributed to projects involving the VEGA and ARIANE launch vehicles, analyzing lift-off aerodynamics, structural stability, and thermal protection systems. Dr. Fulvio’s publications span over two decades, with a consistent focus on advancing computational methods for aerospace applications. Her research bridges experimental validation (e.g., wind tunnel measurements) and numerical modeling, addressing challenges in propulsion systems, heat transfer, and flow instability. She collaborates with institutions on fluid-structure interaction, combustion chamber design, and re-entry vehicle thermal analysis. Her advising and grants are not explicitly listed, but her extensive publication record suggests active mentorship in aerospace engineering and CFD. She has contributed to facilities and testbeds for shock-cell noise investigation and synthetic jet heat transfer enhancement in micro-channels. Dr. Fulvio is part of research teams exploring cutting-edge topics like machine learning integration in aerodynamic simulations and advanced CFD solvers for multiphase flows. Her work supports both academic and industrial advancements in propulsion and aerospace systems.
Riccardo Patriarca is an Assistant Professor in Industrial Systems Engineering at Sapienza University of Rome's Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, part of the Faculty of Civil and Industrial Engineering. He holds adjunct professor and lecturer roles in courses such as Operations Management and Risk Management. His research focuses on resilience engineering, risk assessment, and safety management in complex socio-technical systems, including aviation, industrial plants, and critical infrastructures. He co-founded aiComply, a Sapienza spin-off addressing risk and compliance challenges. His work combines theoretical frameworks (e.g., STAMP, FRAM) with practical applications in cyber-physical systems and emergency response. Education: BSc and MSc in Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering (Sapienza), PhD in Industrial and Management Engineering (2017). Postdoctoral research at Sapienza (2018–2021) and collaborations with Lund University and Eurocontrol. He has authored over 100 peer-reviewed papers, edited journals including Safety Science and Reliability Engineering , and serves as a guest editor for Sustainability . Research highlights include systemic safety analysis for advanced air mobility (eVTOLs), Bayesian methods for hydrogen safety, and resilience metrics for healthcare systems. Awards include the Royal Aeronautical Society Young Person Award (2017), Forbes 30 Under 30 (2019), and National Academic Qualification as Associate Professor (2018). His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing human factors and digital transformation.
Paciorri Renato is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on computational fluid dynamics (CFD), particularly in the areas of shock wave interaction, hypersonic flows, and unstructured grid techniques. He specializes in numerical methods for simulating complex aerothermal phenomena, such as re-entry trajectories, inflatable structures, and transonic flow dynamics. His work addresses challenges in aerospace engineering, including launch vehicle design, aerocapture maneuvers, and thermal protection systems. Key research contributions include the development of shock-fitting and shock-capturing techniques for analyzing flows with strong shocks. He explores innovative methods like front-tracking for inflatable shields and unstructured re-meshing for multi-body separation problems. His studies often involve collaborations with space agencies and focus on practical applications such as spacecraft re-entry systems, launch vehicle aerodynamics, and high-speed flow simulations. Paciorri’s publications span over two decades, demonstrating expertise in turbulence modeling, plasma flows, and numerical solver validation. While no specific awards are listed, his extensive body of work contributes significantly to advancing computational methods in aerospace and mechanical engineering.
Alessandra Astegno is an Associate Professor in the Department of Biotechnology at the University of Verona. Her research focuses on enzymology, particularly the characterization of enzymes involved in cysteine biosynthesis in parasitic organisms (e.g., Toxoplasma gondii) and bacteria (e.g., Pseudomonas aeruginosa), as well as calcium sensor proteins like calmodulin and centrins. She investigates these enzymes' roles in metabolism, regulation, and inhibition, aiming to identify therapeutic targets for drug development. She teaches multiple courses, including Enzymology in Medical Biotechnology , General Biochemistry , and Nutrition Biochemistry , across undergraduate and graduate programs in Biotechnology, Pharmacy, and Food Innovation. Her academic roles include membership in several university committees, such as the Faculty Board of PhD in Biotechnology and the Research Quality Assurance Commission. Her research projects include studies on hydrogen sulfide metabolism in Pseudomonas aeruginosa, regulatory signals in plant growth-defense systems, and engineering recombinant proteins. She collaborates with spin-off companies like Microbion S.r.l. and Enerzyme S.r.l., applying her research to industrial and biomedical applications.
Nicola Anselmi is a Researcher (RTD-A) at the University of Trento, affiliated with the Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering. He also contributes to the Department of Physics through teaching and research. His work focuses on advanced antenna array design, quantum computing applications in electromagnetics, and modular phased array architectures. Key research areas include tolerance analysis of reconfigurable systems, compressive sensing techniques for antenna characterization, and optimization strategies for next-generation wireless communication systems. He teaches courses such as Antenna Theory and Synthesis Methods (Civil Engineering) and Quantum Electromagnetics (Physics), emphasizing theoretical foundations and practical software applications. His research leverages quantum computing for solving complex electromagnetic problems and explores novel array configurations for low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications and urban wireless networks. Anselmi’s recent work highlights advancements in interval arithmetic for robust array tolerance analysis, Bayesian compressive sensing for microwave imaging, and self-replicating tiling techniques for modular array design. His publications span IEEE journals and conferences, addressing topics like electromagnetic environment optimization, sparse array synthesis, and AI-driven antenna optimization. Though no scientific awards are explicitly mentioned, his contributions reflect cutting-edge innovations in electromagnetics and quantum engineering. His research also involves collaborations with the ELEDIA Research Center, focusing on task-oriented reflectarrays and system-by-design methodologies for multi-scale applications. Current interests include overcoming electromagnetic challenges in smart cities and next-generation radar systems.
Mauro Andreolli is a Lecturer at the University of Trento's Department of Civil, Environmental and Mechanical Engineering. He specializes in transportation infrastructure with expertise spanning functional road design, highway and railway engineering, traffic modeling, and historical aspects of highway engineering. His current teaching responsibilities include assisting in the Costruzioni in legno con Laboratorio course, focusing on timber structure design and analysis for buildings and bridges. He holds a position within the Department’s academic team, collaborating with Professors Daniele Casagrande and Ivan Giongo, as well as Tutor Andrea Bartolotti. His professional work emphasizes practical and theoretical approaches to sustainable infrastructure development, particularly in timber construction and traffic systems. No publications or academic awards are explicitly listed in the provided materials.
Elena Carletti is a Full Professor of Finance at Bocconi University since 2013, serving as Dean for Research since 2022. She holds multiple leadership roles including Director of the Banking, Finance and Regulation Unit at Baffi Carefin Center (since 2015) and Director of CEPR's Banking and Corporate Finance Program (since 2022). Her academic work focuses on banking regulation, systemic risk, financial stability, and international finance. Carletti advises major institutions like the European Parliament (Expert Panel on banking supervision, 2016–2024) and Unicredit Group (Deputy Vice Chair of Board of Directors). Her research explores topics such as interbank liquidity management, capital adequacy frameworks, and systemic risk amplification channels. Educational Background: Not explicitly stated in provided texts, but inferred to hold a PhD in Finance/Economics given her academic rank. Her research interests center on the intersection of financial markets, regulation, and macroeconomic stability. She analyzes systemic risk drivers in banking systems, optimal capital structures for financial institutions, and the design of effective liquidity management frameworks. Recent work includes studies on stakeholder governance impacts on firm value and the implications of mark-to-market accounting practices on liquidity pricing. Carletti participates in policy-oriented research networks such as the CEPR's European Financial Architecture RPN and serves on governance committees at Deutsche Bundesbank and Bloomberg's Women in Finance Initiative. She has contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed articles addressing critical issues in financial regulation and systemic risk mitigation. Professional Activities: Member of Executive Committee at Institute for European Policy Making (IEP) since 2023 Chair of Bruegel’s Scientific Committee since 2017 Research Professor at Deutsche Bundesbank since 2017 Labs/Teams: Active in Bocconi’s Baffi Carefin Center and CEPR networks, focusing on European financial architecture and policy design.
Marco Solinas is an Associate Professor specializing in Political Philosophy and critical theory of society. He leads the Jean Monnet Module 'GOLDSTEIN: Debunking Political Uses of Denialisms and Conspiracy Theories in the EU'. His research focuses on populism, conspiracy theories, German critical theory, and Marxist philosophy. Solinas holds a Ph.D. from the University of Florence, with additional studies at the University of Nottingham and Humboldt Universität zu Berlin. He has conducted research at institutions including Goethe Universität Frankfurt am Main, EHESS Paris, and Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München. He serves on the editorial boards of Genealogy , Consecutio Rerum , and La società degli individui , and contributes to Indiscipline . His publications appear in prestigious journals like Philosophy and Social Criticism and Critical Horizons . Notable works include Via Platonica zum Unbewussten (2012) and From Aristotle’s Teleology to Darwin’s Genealogy (2015). His recent scholarship analyzes conspiracy theories’ political instrumentalization, ethnic replacement narratives, and far-right ideological strategies. He critiques modern regression dynamics in political thought and explores Marx’s contemporary relevance. Solinas also translates and edits volumes on critical theory, including Axel Honneth’s Kapitalismus und Anerkennung and Rahel Jaeggi’s Forme di vita e capitalismo .
Andrea Spaggiari is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering Sciences and Methods, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia. His research focuses on mechanical metamaterials, additive manufacturing, and structural analysis. He teaches courses in mechanical design and industrial tools, emphasizing CAD applications and design optimization. His work explores smart materials like magnetorheological elastomers and nitinol alloys, with applications in robotics, biomedical devices, and structural adhesives. He is affiliated with the Lombardini Lab and has collaborated on projects involving metamaterials, stent design, and passive robotic end-effectors. His research combines analytical modeling, finite element simulations, and experimental validation, particularly using additive manufacturing and digital image correlation techniques. Education details are not explicitly stated, but his academic career includes contributions to over 20 peer-reviewed articles from 2020 to 2025. Notable projects include optimizing self-expandable stents and developing hierarchical metamaterials for lightweight applications. His work often bridges theoretical design and practical implementation, with a focus on mechanical properties and failure modes. Advising and grant activities are not detailed in the text, but his collaborations suggest active involvement in research teams and industry-related consulting. Key research areas include auxetic metamaterials (e.g., rotating squares, chiral honeycombs), structural adhesion of 3D-printed parts, and smart material actuators. He has published in journals like Composite Structures, Materials & Design, and Smart Materials and Structures. His teaching integrates theoretical foundations with hands-on CAD exercises for engineering students.
Silvia GARAVAGLIA is an Associate Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Eastern Piedmont Amedeo Avogadro. Her research focuses on enzymology, particularly aldehyde dehydrogenases (ALDH), with applications in cancer therapy and bioremediation. She leads projects addressing toxic aldehyde detoxification, glioblastoma treatment via fluorescent probes, and mesothelioma inhibition through ALDH1A3 targeting. Her work contributes to Sustainable Development Goals related to health and environmental sustainability. Key research interests include enzyme crystal structures (e.g., ALDH2), Mycobacterium tuberculosis mechanisms, and nicotinamide metabolic pathways. She has collaborated on over 40 publications since 2002, emphasizing innovative approaches in drug discovery and precision medicine. Current projects involve leveraging AI for high-throughput screening and developing targeted therapies for cancers like glioblastoma and mesothelioma. Garavaglia’s funded projects include the MUR-supported 'Environment bioremediation from toxic aldehydes' and 'Fluorescent and Gadolinium-based Probes for Glioblastoma.' She also co-leads the ALTMeso initiative targeting mesothelioma treatments. Her work bridges fundamental enzymology with translational applications in oncology and environmental science.
Alberto Ferrero is a Full Professor at the University of Piemonte Orientale Amedeo Avogadro, Department of Science and Technological Innovation. His research focuses on partial differential equations, nonlinear analysis, and mathematical physics. Key areas include elliptic equations, asymptotic behavior, and fourth-order systems. He has contributed to projects such as 'Perturbation problems and asymptotics for elliptic differential equations' (2023–2025) and 'Metodi analitici, numerici e di simulazione per lo studio di equazioni differenziali a derivate parziali e applicazioni.' His work combines theoretical mathematics with applications in engineering and healthcare, exemplified by studies on bridge dynamics and gait analysis. Despite no explicit awards listed, his extensive publication record reflects sustained academic engagement. He currently oversees grants related to differential equations and has collaborated on interdisciplinary projects bridging mathematics and structural engineering. No lab affiliations are specified in the provided text.
Vincenzo Fiamma serves as Assistant Professor of Ocean Engineering at the Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria (UNIRC), where he has been an active member of the NOEL laboratory research team since 2009. Previously, he contributed to the Maritime Engineering Laboratory through the OKEANOS consortium (1998-2008) and participates in Italy's National Group for Defense from Hydrogeological Disasters since 1996. His three-decade career centers on experimental coastal engineering with Professor Boccotti, including foundational work on wave mechanics and energy conversion systems. His research spans Ocean Engineering , Wave Energy Conversion , and Coastal Protection Systems , characterized by innovative field experiments at sea. Key contributions include the development of U-OWC (U-Oscillating Water Column) breakwaters and REWEC (Resonant Wave Energy Converter) devices for dual-purpose coastal infrastructure. His methodology uniquely bridges theoretical modeling with real-sea validation, advancing sustainable solutions for Mediterranean coastal challenges through practical engineering applications. Recent publications (2020-2024) demonstrate evolving expertise from wave mechanics fundamentals to integrated renewable energy systems. His work shows increasing interdisciplinary scope, connecting U-OWC technology with coastal hazard analysis, infrastructure resilience, and environmental impacts. Notable trends include Mediterranean-focused full-scale implementations (e.g., Salerno and Civitavecchia ports), advanced uncertainty quantification in floating structures, and investigations into compound climate hazards like concurrent floods and sea storms. Professor Fiamma has supervised 20 degree theses in maritime engineering and environmental hydraulics while contributing to major national research initiatives. His project portfolio includes multiple biennial Projects of Relevant National Interest (PRIN), notably the 2001 hydrodynamics study of low-crested breakwaters, 2004 coastal protection/wave energy integration project, and 2005 REWEC port breakwater experiment that pioneered wave-to-electricity conversion technologies. As a core member of UNIRC's NOEL laboratory, he directs experimental campaigns on wave energy converters and coastal structures. His earlier foundational work contributed to Professor Boccotti's seminal texts Idraulica Marittima (1997) and Wave Mechanics for Ocean Engineering (2000), establishing theoretical frameworks still referenced in contemporary research on wave group dynamics and coastal processes.
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