Experience

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  Jet

  Jun 2011 - Sept 2011

  Visiting scientist - data analyst

  • Neural networks applications for data analysis and predictive modeling in nuclear fusion.

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  University of catania

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  Ph.d. candidate - systems engineer

  • Analysis, modeling and control of complex physical systems using model-based approaches and data-driven modeling.• System identification using multi-objective optimization algorithms developed in Matlab/Simulink or through the technical tool Eureqa Formulize.• Thermal modeling of power electronics modules by using FE tools and extraction of equivalent lumped parameter models in Matlab/Simulink environment.• System integration of measurement setup to extract electro-thermo-mechanical data from power electronic modules (requirements analysis, contacts with international suppliers, purchase off-the-shelf components and subsystems to meet system requirements).• Design and realization of analog electronic circuits reproducing plasma instabilities behavior.I am also involved in the contract of associations EURATOM/ENEA/DIEEI University of Catania, concerning nuclear fusion research. Show less

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  Stmicroelectronics

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2013

  R&d engineer - intern

  • Definition of a new thermal modeling procedure and its application to a power electronic module. • Analysis of technical solutions proposed by competitors.• Development of the 3D FE thermal model of the module.• Validation of the FE model by comparison with experimental data.• Coordination of the team activities.

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  Yale university

  Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

  Visiting researcher - control systems engineer

  • Applications of Artificial Neural Networks as approximators and pattern recognizers. • The study of methods for the identification and control of dynamical systems with unknown parameters when bounded perturbations, time-variations of parameters, and unmodeled dynamics are present. • Implementation of new methodologies based on multiple models and second level adaptation for adaptively controlling discrete-time systems.

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  Asml

  Mar 2015 - now

  •Main Deliverable Owner for 3 NPI projects (new HW introduction within DUV platforms). Technical activities:Design and qualification of new productsData analysisWrite/review technical documentationPM activities:Lead D&E functional team (5-6 FTE) of highly educated Engineers/physicists (PhD, MD). Plan team deliverables. Report on progress and issues. Stakeholders management: Secure deliverables according to project deadlines by aligning with internal and external functions / departments.Lead issues resolutions. Lead and coordinate project escalations. Quality related activities:Project Lead Matlab quality program.Process improvement. Show less

  • Group Manager D&E Industrialization

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Project Manager D&E Industrialization

    Apr 2020 - Oct 2024

  • Team Lead - D&E

    Jan 2018 - Apr 2020

  • Design Engineer II -D&E

    Mar 2015 - Dec 2017