Prof. Rosario Nunzio Mantegna is a Full Professor in the Department of Physics and Chemistry - Emilio Segrè at the University of Palermo (Unipa), Italy. He has held office hours in Building 18, Viale delle Scienze, focusing on appointments via email at rosario.mantegna@unipa.it. Research Interests: Econophysics, Complex Networks, Financial Market Dynamics, Air Traffic Systems, and Statistical Physics Applications. Methodological Expertise: Network Validation, Correlation Filtering, Hierarchical Clustering, and Stochastic Modeling. His work bridges physics, finance, and data science through network-based approaches to complex systems. Key contributions include analyzing financial indices, market lead-lag relationships, and air traffic networks. Publications span interdisciplinary topics from autism spectrum disorders to volcanic impact on ATM systems.
Leonardo Vezzani is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer and Systems Engineering at Politecnico di Torino's Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN), currently in his 38th cycle (2022-2025). He serves as an external lecturer and teaching assistant at DAUIN, while also collaborating with the Internationalization, Cooperation, Alliances, and Mobility (INCAM) office. Education: Master's in Cinema and Multimedia Engineering (2022), with a thesis on 'Seated Pressure-Mapping Locomotion Interface for Virtual Reality' His research focuses on the intersection of computer graphics and augmented reality (AR), particularly in designing AR head-up displays (HUDs) for automotive applications. Collaborating with the Reply Cluster, he develops tools to test and enhance AR interface quality, emphasizing usability and safety optimization. Recent publications demonstrate expertise in AR/VR systems, including immersive driving simulation frameworks (2025), marker-based warehouse navigation solutions (2024), and locomotion interface innovations (2023). Awards include a Best Pitch Award (2025), a Scientific Paper Honorary Mention (2023), and a Certificate of Appreciation from CSCC (2024). Scientific Honors: Best Pitch Award from BMW-EURECOM-TUM Summer School (2025) SCIENTIFIC PAPER HONORARY MENTION AWARD for 'The WalkingSeat' (2023) Certificate of Appreciation from International Conference on Circuits, Systems, Communications and Computers (2024) Teaching activities span multiple academic years (2023/24-2025/26) across both Master's and Bachelor's programs. He contributes to the Engineering and Management Challenge@PoliTo course and collaborates on Computer Science courses within Aerospace Engineering curricula. As part of DAUIN's Computer Graphics and Vision Group (CGVG), he explores novel applications of immersive technologies in transportation and industrial contexts.
Giacomo Garaccione is a Ph.D. candidate in Computer and Systems Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Turin , affiliated with the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) and the SOFTENG - Software Engineering Group . He holds an MSc in Computer Engineering (Software) from the same institution. Current Role : Ph.D. candidate (38th cycle, 2022-2025) Teaching : External lecturer and teaching assistant for Information Systems and Software Engineering courses in Engineering and Management and Computer Engineering programs (2022-2025). His research focuses on applying gamification to software engineering education , with emphasis on conceptual modeling and GUI testing . He develops gamified tools like UMLegend and GERRY , integrating artificial intelligence and natural language processing for automated model validation and feedback. Publications analyze gamification’s impact on student productivity and perception in UML/BPMN education. Scientific recognition : Nominated for merit awards (2025). Collaborator on multiple studies involving large language models and gamified IDE plugins , with ongoing work to create a comprehensive gamified environment for software modeling and requirements training.
Nicola Valentino Canessa serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at the University of Genoa's Polytechnic School, where he holds dual administrative roles on the Department Board and Joint Teacher-Student Commission. His academic responsibilities span multiple degree programs including Architectural Sciences, Architecture, and Product Event Design. Professor Canessa's research centers on innovative urban planning methodologies, with particular emphasis on multi-scalar design approaches, responsive city systems, and the integration of digital technologies in urban development. His work bridges technical GIS applications with socio-cultural dimensions of urban spaces, addressing contemporary challenges in sustainability and inclusivity. Recent publications reveal a strong focus on practical urban solutions through personalized mobility applications, empathic city frameworks, infrastructural renaturalization strategies, and GIS-based cultural storytelling. These works demonstrate consistent interdisciplinary collaboration with international researchers on projects targeting real-world urban transformation. He actively contributes to the Responsive Open Campus Savona initiative and leads specialized urban planning assignments under the CEAR-12/B framework, connecting academic research with community-oriented urban development practices. Office hours are held Monday mornings from 10-11 by appointment.
Barbara Marana is a Researcher in Topography and Cartography at the University of Bergamo, School of Engineering, Department of Engineering and Applied Sciences (DISA). She has maintained an active academic career since 2003, progressing from Research Fellow to Confirmed Researcher in 2008, while also serving as an Adjunct Professor for Information Systems for the Territory and Topography courses from 2015-2023. Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Geodetic and Topographic Sciences from the Polytechnic University of Turin (1993-1997) and a Degree in Electronic Engineering with specialization in Automatic Control from the Polytechnic University of Milan (1991). She possesses strong English language skills and has authored over 60 scientific publications throughout her career. Dr. Marana's research focuses on the application of Geomatics technologies to cultural heritage preservation, environmental monitoring, and urban planning. Her work demonstrates particular expertise in GIS applications, LIDAR technology, 3D scanning, and photogrammetry for documenting and analyzing historical sites, military landscapes, and natural environments. She has developed innovative approaches for integrating these technologies to create detailed spatial analyses that support conservation efforts and sustainable development initiatives. Her recent work shows increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary applications, particularly in environmental monitoring and cultural heritage documentation. Analysis of her publication record reveals consistent thematic development across multiple domains: Early work focused on 3D modeling and documentation of archaeological sites in Central Sicily Mid-career publications expanded into military archaeology and LIDAR visualization techniques Recent research demonstrates sophisticated integration of multiple geospatial technologies for environmental applications, including air pollution analysis and climate change impact assessment Dr. Marana has received recognition for her contributions to geospatial science education through innovative teaching methods including challenge-based learning approaches to digital mapping instruction. Her educational work aligns with Sustainable Development Goals 4 (Quality Education) and 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities). She leads research projects focused on cultural heritage documentation, particularly using 3D scanning and BIM technologies for historical structures, and maintains active collaborations on projects involving the Grotto of Saints in Enna and the Necropolis of Realmese in Calascibetta. Her methodology consistently combines traditional surveying techniques with advanced technologies including terrestrial laser scanning, UAV systems, and multispectral imagery.
