Research Scientist

Andrea Serani

Andrea Serani

Rome, Italy
Available for collaboration
PhD Students

Isabella Vulpio

PhD Student 2022–2025 Co-advisor
Department of Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Reinforcement learning in simulation-driven design
Current position: Software Engineer, Leonardo |

Simone Ficini

PhD Student 2020–2023 Co-advisor
Department of Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Multi-fidelity active learning models for simulation-driven design affected by computational-output noise
Current position: Research Engineer Junior, Noesis Solutions | |

Danny D'Agostino

PhD Student 2018–2021 Co-advisor
Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering — PhD Degree in Operations Research (XXXIII Cycle)
Thesis: A Lipschitzian Global Optimization Algorithm and Machine Learning for Fluid Dynamics
Current position: Data Scientist, SWAT Mobility | | |
MSc Students

Matteo Badolato

MSc Student 2024 Co-advisor
Aeronautical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Development and optimization of innovative bio-inspired autonomous underwater gliders

Damiano Squillace

MSc Student 2023 Co-advisor
Aeronautical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Design-space dimensionality reduction in shape optimization through physics-informed parametric model embedding
Current position: PhD Candidate, Roma Tre University |

Isabella Vulpio

MSc Student 2021 Co-advisor
Aeronautical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Reinforcement learning applied to derivative-free optimization: development of an evolutionary variant of the Q-learning algorithm

Paolo Dragone

MSc Student 2021 Co-advisor
Aeronautical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Study of a forecasting methodology for the evolution prediction of dynamical systems via dynamic mode decomposition
Current position: R&D Engineer, Daikin |

Alexander Schneider

MSc Student 2021 Co-advisor
Aeronautical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Nonlinear design-space dimensionality reduction methods for simulation-based optimization
Current position: Senior AI Engineer, Deloitte |

Christian Milano

MSc Student 2021 Co-advisor
Aeronautical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Development of surrogate models based on artificial neural networks for aeroacoustic applications
Current position: Teaching Assistant and PhD Candidate, The University of Iowa | | |

Elia D'Orazio

MSc Student 2021 Co-advisor
Aeronautical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Development of non-hierarchical multi-fidelity metamodels based on Gaussian process
Current position: Big Data Specialist, Leonardo |

Luca Antognoli

MSc Student 2019 Co-advisor
Aeronautical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Development of an adaptive multi-fidelity metamodel for hydrofoil shape optimization
Current position: Model-based Design Engineer, Leonardo |

Luca Montagliani

MSc Student 2019 Co-advisor
Aeronautical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Comparative study of radial basis function kernels and use of cross-validation in stochastic simulation-based design and uncertainty quantification
Current position: Mechanical Design Responsible, Marelli |

Danny D'Agostino

MSc Student 2017 Co-advisor
Management Engineering, Sapienza University of Rome, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Nonlinear methods for design-space dimensionality reduction in shape optimization
BSc Students

Nicola D'Ascenzo

BSc Student 2017 Co-advisor
Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Fluid dynamics analysis of a competition kayak based on potential flow theory
Current position: Mechanical Designer, IMA AUTOMOTION |

Lorenzo Lombardi

BSc Student 2014 Co-advisor
Mechanical Engineering, Roma Tre University, Rome, Italy
Thesis: Hull-form modification methodologies in simulation-based ship design optimization
Current position: Customer Care Analyst, Enel X Way |