Graduated in Computer Science, he has been working in the Scientific Research field since 2001, mainly dealing with data analysis and processing (also through supercomputing systems), signal processing and development of underwater data acquisition devices, including autonomous ones. He has conducted numerous sampling activities in the marine environment (
>200 days of activities at sea) collecting biogeochemical, microbiological, and oceanographic data. He has conceived and/or led various scientific activities as mission leader, including the 18-day oceanographic campaign “Pollutants’ Environmental Research 2024” (PER24) carried out with the N/O Gaia Blu in October 2024. For the Life Delfi project (2019-2024), he oversaw the prototyping and development of an innovative deterrent to limit cetacean/fishing activity interactions equipped with artificial intelligence and conducted numerous experimental activities for its validation. Author of various software for audio signal processing, he has perfected cetacean sound recognition systems through neural networks, capable of being executed even on embedded devices or with limited hardware. Member of the Data Working Group of the N/O Gaia Blu of the CNR, he has also held courses and seminars for IRBIM (statistical software R, Qgis, Data normalization and validation, etc.). He has supervised numerous students, both undergraduates (mainly in Computer Engineering, also serving as co-supervisor) and secondary school students undertaking the PCTO.
He has organized or co-organized scientific dissemination events, including the Ocean Hackathon 2020 at the only Italian venue, or related to the promotion of the dietary use of invasive marine alien species, such as the blue crab.
Author of over 20 peer-reviewed scientific articles, and over 40 contributions to conferences and workshops, and scientific/technical reports.
Invasive alien species (IAS) and climate change require the development of new capacities to protect the natural capital and manage the rapid transformation of natural resources. The project proposes the development of an integrated and shared approach to studying this issue. The goal will be pursued through technical and technological advances supported by studies to improve the information management and the use of IAS as a potential economic resource
The research activities of the Institute are carried out in the context of research, development and innovation projects, both national and international, based on regional funding programs (POR FEAMPA - Regional Operational Program of the European Maritime Affairs Fisheries Fund and Aquaculture and POR FESR - Regional Operational Program of the European Regional Development Fund) or ministerial (PRIN - Projects of relevant national interest, PNRA - National Research Program in Antarctica, PO FEAMPA - National Operational Program European Maritime Affairs Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund) , programs for European Territorial Cooperation (Interreg), direct funding programs of the European Commission (Horizon2020 and Horizon Europe, Life, JPI - Joint Programming Initiatives, ERA-NET Cofund) and thematic collaboration initiatives managed by international organizations such as, for example , the FAO - GFCM (General Fisheries Commission for the Mediterranean). The Institute also develops funded projects in the context of collaborations with private companies in the sectors of the blue economy as well as technology transfer and research results. Research projects, mainly of a collaborative nature, are developed through a wide network of partners that include major Italian and foreign research institutions and universities.
