Curriculum Vitae

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Current Position

Researcher / Postdoctoral Researcher and Teaching Assistant
Politecnico di Torino — Turin, Italy
November 2020 – Present

I am a researcher at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering, Politecnico di Torino, where I am an active member of the SMILIES research group. My work focuses on cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), software engineering, and human-computer interaction. My recent research also includes automotive cybersecurity.

Research and Teaching

Research

I completed my Ph.D. in Computer Engineering at Politecnico di Torino in October 2024. My thesis, titled "Securing IoT Gateways in Smart Home Environments" (PDF), focused on IoT security and smart home security.

My current research focuses primarily on automotive cybersecurity. I am involved in the COLTRANE-V project and working on Social Media Automotive Threat Intelligence (SOCMATI). I also conduct research on real-time embedded systems reliability, with a particular focus on FreeRTOS and fault injection techniques.

Teaching

Since March 2021, I have been one of the teaching assistants for "Applicazioni Web I" / "Web Application I" (M.Sc. in Computer Engineering). I prepared laboratory materials and solutions, supported students during lab sessions, occasionally gave lectures, and contributed to exam preparation and oral evaluations.

Since September 2024, I have also been one of the teachers of "Algorithms and Programming" (B.Sc. for Electronic and Communications Engineering), a course focused on advanced programming and design-oriented skills.

Earlier teaching support included courses such as Distributed Programming 1, Distributed Programming 2, Operating Systems, Computer Architectures, and Computer Science.

Previous Experience

IoT & Pervasive Technologies Researcher
LINKS Foundation — Turin, Italy
September 2018 – October 2020

I worked in the IoT & Pervasive Technologies (IPT) department, researching, developing, and validating distributed IoT and cyber-physical systems, including Industry 4.0 scenarios. My activities focused on integrating heterogeneous devices and systems, supporting project development and management, and contributing to internal technical assets.

Selected project activities:

IPT department roles:

  • Selection and interviewing of thesis and internship candidates
  • Communication contact for the research projects of our research area
Teaching Assistant Student
Politecnico di Torino — Turin, Italy
September 2015 – February 2017

I provided student-to-student academic tutoring for courses including Distributed Programming 2, Operating Systems, Distributed Programming 1, Computer Architectures, and Computer Science, covering both Bachelor's and Master's level courses.

Android Developer (Internship)
TAKE OFF SRL — Greater Turin Metropolitan Area
December 2013 – May 2014

I developed Java and XML modules for Android-based IoT devices for home automation and security management.

Student Associations and Teams (Politecnico di Torino)

PoliEtnico Choir — since Mar 2023
· Tenor (Mar 2023 – Present)

IEEE-Eta Kappa Nu, Mu Nu Chapter — from Jan 2017 to Dec 2025
· Tutor and HR Assistant (Jan 2017 – Aug 2018)
· Head of Human Resources Department (Sep 2018 – Aug 2019)
· Human Resources Advisor (Sep 2019 – Dec 2025)

JEToP (Junior Enterprise of Politecnico di Torino) — from Jan 2016 to Nov 2018
· Project Manager and Social Media Manager (Mar 2016 – Nov 2016)
· Head of Marketing and Communication Department (Dec 2016 – Nov 2017)
· Senior Advisor (Dec 2017 – Nov 2018)

Academic Service

COMPSAC

SpliTech

  • Organizer and Session Chair, Special Session on Cybersecurity and IoT, SpliTech 2023
  • Organizer and Session Chair, Special Session on Blockchain applications and Cybersecurity solutions for IoT Systems, SpliTech 2024
  • Organizer and Session Chair, Special Session on Blockchain applications and Cybersecurity solutions for IoT Systems, SpliTech 2025
  • Organizer and Session Chair, Special Session on Blockchain applications and Cybersecurity solutions for IoT Systems, SpliTech 2026

ARES / SAFER

ITASEC

  • Session Chair, Security and AI - part II, ITASEC 2025

Politecnico di Torino

Education

Ph.D. in Computer and Control Engineering
Politecnico di Torino
November 2020 – October 2024
Thesis: "Securing IoT Gateways in Smart Home Environments" (PDF)
M.Sc. in Computer Engineering
Politecnico di Torino
March 2015 – April 2018
Thesis: "Heuristics and Evolutionary Algorithms for Android Malware Signature Optimization" (PDF)
B.Sc. in Computer Engineering
Politecnico di Torino
September 2010 – March 2015

Awards & Certifications

  • Most Innovative Research Idea, SERICS Research Pitch 2025, February 2025
  • Inducted in IEEE-HKN, March 2017
  • Regional Round Case Study Winner, EBEC 2015, November 2014
  • Professional Qualification as ICT Engineer, September 2018
  • IELTS, Score 6, March 2013