Andrea Serani Computational Engineering Design

Teaching and mentoring

Student mentoring

Preserved records of doctoral and thesis mentoring, including research topics, institutions, and roles.

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 |