Mr. Federico Briatore | Industry 4.0 | Best Researcher Award

Mr. Federico Briatore | Industry 4.0 | Best Researcher Award

University of Genoa, Italy

Federico Briatore is a dynamic researcher and consultant from Italy, specializing in Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, and Healthcare. With a strong background in engineering and business administration, he has worked on optimizing industrial processes, implementing AI-driven solutions, and advancing digital transformation in various sectors. His expertise spans economic analysis, digital transformation, predictive modeling, and automation. Federico has also contributed significantly to academia with numerous research publications in top-tier journals and conferences.

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🎓 Education

Federico holds a Ph.D. in Engineering of Models, Machines, and Systems for Energy, Environment, and Transportation (expected in 2025). He has also earned a Master’s Degree (Level II) in Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain, an MBA (Level II) with honors, and a Master’s Degree in Management Engineering. Additionally, he is a certified engineer in both the Industrial and Information sectors. His educational foundation is further strengthened by a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial and Management Engineering and a High School A-level diploma in Administration, Finance, and Marketing.

💼 Experience

Federico has extensive experience across multiple industries, including consultancy roles at Regione Liguria, Covim SPA, and OM3 Engineering SRL, where he optimized production processes and digital transformation strategies. His expertise in AI was further honed at Metakol S.r.l., where he trained AI models for insurance fraud detection and maritime forecasting. He has also served as a high school professor, teaching Mathematics, Computer Science, and Physics. His work spans market analysis, financial statement analysis, process optimization, and AI-driven solutions for industrial and healthcare applications.

🏆 Awards and Honors

Federico has been recognized for his academic excellence, securing 110/110 in his Master’s degrees and an MBA with honors (110 con lode/110). His innovative projects in Industry 4.0 and Healthcare AI have been acknowledged through publications in prestigious journals and conferences. His engineering and technological solutions have contributed to advancements in sustainable supply chains, hospital management, and industrial automation.

🔬 Research Focus

Federico’s research interests revolve around Industry 4.0, Artificial Intelligence, and Healthcare Systems. His work integrates IoT, Cyber-Physical Systems, and AI-driven predictive modeling to optimize industrial and medical processes. He has conducted bibliometric analyses on sustainable supply chains, developed AI models for maritime forecasting, and worked on Engineering 4.0 applications to combat hospital infections and enhance bed management systems.

🔎 Conclusion

Federico Briatore is a multidisciplinary expert in Industry 4.0, AI, and digital transformation, contributing both academically and professionally to technological advancements in healthcare and industrial sectors. His diverse research, consultancy, and teaching experiences make him a key figure in modern engineering and business innovations. 🚀

📖 Publications

Exploring Industry 4.0’s Role in Sustainable Supply Chains: Perspectives from a Bibliometric Review (2025) – Logistics

Advanced 4.0 Bed Management System, embedded with IoT, Digital Twins, and Cyber-Physical System (2024) – TechRxiv

Personal Protective Equipment Management and Maintenance: An Innovative Project Conducted in a Major Italian Manufacturing Company (2023) – WSEAS Transactions on Systems

A Literature Review on Applied AI to Public Administration: Insights from Recent Research and Real-Life Examples (2023) – Book Chapter

An Application of Engineering 4.0 to Hospitalized Patients (2023) – SysInt 2022 Conference

Fighting Hospital Infections with Engineering 4.0 (2023) – SysInt 2022 Conference

Artificial Intelligence for Supporting Forecasting in the Maritime Sector (2022) – Summer School Francesco Turco Proceedings

Engineering Solutions 4.0 in the Fight Against the Spread of COVID-19 (2022) – Summer School Francesco Turco Proceedings

Sisil Kumarawadu | Energy systems applications | Excellence in Innovation

Prof. Sisil Kumarawadu | Energy systems applications | Excellence in Innovation

Senior Professor, University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka

Sisil Kumarawadu, Ph.D., is a Senior Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka, and a distinguished professor at Shanghai University of Electric Power. With expertise in smart energy-efficient systems, systems automation, and AI applications, he has made significant contributions to robotics, intelligent systems, and applied statistics. His leadership extends to his past roles as the Head of the Department of Electrical Engineering and Chairman of the Board of Governors at the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies. Dr. Kumarawadu’s career includes research, teaching, and mentorship, further enhancing his stature as a leading academic and innovator in electrical engineering. 📚💡🌍

Publication Profile

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Education:

Dr. Kumarawadu holds a Ph.D. in Robotics and Intelligent Systems from Saga National University, Japan (2003), a Master’s degree in Advanced Systems Control Engineering from the same institution (2000), and a First Class Honours BSc in Electrical Engineering from the University of Moratuwa, Sri Lanka (1996). 🎓📘

Experience:

Dr. Kumarawadu has over two decades of experience in academia, having served as a Senior Professor, Professor, and Associate Professor in Electrical Engineering at the University of Moratuwa. He has held notable positions including the Exetel Endowed Professor in Artificial Intelligence and Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the National Central University, Taiwan. He has delivered keynote speeches at major international conferences and has contributed to several research projects in automation, energy systems, and AI. 🏫🌍📈

Research Interests:

Dr. Kumarawadu’s research interests include smart energy-efficient systems, systems automation and control, AI applications, and applied statistics. He is particularly focused on innovations in robotics, intelligent transportation systems, and sustainable energy solutions, contributing to various cutting-edge advancements in these fields. ⚡🤖🔬

Awards:

Dr. Kumarawadu has received numerous prestigious awards, including the Sri Lanka Education Leadership Award (2019), the National Research Council Merit Award for Scientific Publications (2010), and the Presidential Award for Scientific Research Publications (2007, 2008). He has also been honored as an Overseas Distinguished Professor by Shanghai University of Electric Power and recognized in the Marquis Who’s Who in the World (25th Edition). 🏆🥇🎖️

Publications:

“NILM for Commercial Buildings: Deep Neural Networks Tackling Non-Linear and Multi-Phase Loads,” Energies (Section F: Electrical Engineering), Vol. 17, Issue 15, August 2024.

“A Biphasic Machine Learning Approach for Detecting Electricity Theft Cyberattacks in Smart Grids,” IEEE Trans. Smart Grids (under review).
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“Dijkstra Method Based Zone Temperature Management Strategy for Optimal Energy Saving with Guaranteed Thermal Comfort,” The International Journal of Building Science and its Applications (under review).
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“Review on Li-Ion Battery Parameter Extraction Methods,” IEEE Access, Vol. 11, 2023.
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“Deep Learning-based Non-Intrusive Load Monitoring for a Three-Phase System,” IEEE Access, Vol. 11, 2023.
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