Associate Professor, University of Genoa, Italy 📝
Michela Robba is an Associate Professor at the University of Genoa, Italy. She has a distinguished academic career that spans over two decades, focusing on sustainable management of energy and environmental systems. Her research blends optimization techniques with environmental and energy applications, working towards sustainable resource use, minimizing environmental impacts, and enhancing decision-making systems. 🌍💡
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Education 🎓
Michela Robba earned her PhD in Computer Science and Electronic Engineering in 2004 from the University of Genoa, Italy, focusing on sustainable groundwater planning and management. Prior to that, she completed her MS in Environmental Engineering in 2000 at the same institution, specializing in urban solid waste management. 🏫📚
Experience 💼
Robba began her academic career in 2004 as a Postdoctoral Researcher at the University of Genoa. She has held several academic roles, including Assistant Professor (2012-2018) and Associate Professor (2018-present). She also worked as a Consultant from 2009 to 2012, where she applied her expertise in biomass management and sustainability at companies like PDC S.r.l. and RINA. 🌱💼
Research Interests 🔬
Robba’s research interests lie in the optimization and control of environmental and energy systems, particularly focusing on sustainable resource use. She integrates optimization techniques, systems analysis, and GIS-based Decision Support Systems (EDSS) for the management of water resources, renewable energy, smart grids, and waste management. Her work includes modeling for water management, energy production from renewable resources, and the operational control of microgrids. 🌿⚡
Awards 🏆
Michela Robba has received several accolades throughout her career. Notably, her MS thesis on solid waste management earned an award for publication excellence in 2000. She has also been recognized for her contributions to sustainable energy and environmental engineering. 🌟🎖️
Publications Top Notes 📖
An unconstrained optimization approach to the stochastic traffic assignment with electric vehicles
Published in: Control Engineering Practice, 2025
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Energy Management System for Polygeneration Microgrids, Including Battery Degradation and Curtailment Costs
Published in: Sensors, 2024
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Scenario Generation Based on Ant Colony Optimization for Modelling Stochastic Variables in Power Systems
Published in: Energies, 2024
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An Optimization Model for the Optimal Control of the Oxygen Excess Ratio in a Hydrogen Fuel Cell System
Published in: IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2024
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Techno-Economic Assessment of a Large-Scale Electrolysis Plant in Hydrogen and Ancillary Service Markets
Published in: IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2024
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Optimizing a Capacitated Vehicle Routing Problem with Scheduled Arrival, Split Deliveries within Time Windows and Emission Consideration
Published in: IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2024
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Smart Grid Stochastic Optimization with Ant Colony-based Scenario Generation
Published in: IFAC-PapersOnLine, 2024
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A decentralized optimization approach to the power management of electric vehicles parking lots
Published in: Sustainable Energy, Grids and Networks, 2024
Cited by: 4
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Conclusion 🏆
Overall, Michela Robba’s career showcases a relentless pursuit of excellence in sustainable resource use, environmental systems optimization, and energy management. Her research continues to provide valuable insights into the operational control of microgrids, waste management, and renewable energy systems, all contributing to the advancement of sustainable practices. Her recognition as a Best Researcher would be a well-deserved acknowledgment of her years of dedication and impactful contributions to both academia and industry. 🌱🔬