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Antonello Giannitrapani
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Antonello Giannitrapani

Associate Professor

University of Siena

Biography



I am an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Engineering and Mathematics of the University of Siena, Italy. I am a member of the Systems and Control Group. My research interests include: smart grid, multi-agent systems, estimation and control algorithms for mobile robots and aerospace applications.


For an overview of my research, take a look at the Smart Grids Research Group, Multi-Agent Systems Research Group and Aerospace Control Research Group, or check out my Google Scholar page.


Interests

  • smart grid
  • multi-agent systems
  • aerospace applications
  • mobile robots

Education

  • PhD Information Engineering, 2004

    University of Siena, Italy

  • MSc Information Engineering, 2000

    University of Siena, Italy

Research

Smart grid

Multi-agent systems

Aerospace applications

Mobile robots

Selected Publications

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An interpolatory algorithm for distributed set membership estimation in asynchronous networks

This paper addresses distributed estimation problems over asynchronous networks in a set membership framework. The agents in the …
Francesco Farina, Andrea Garulli, Antonio Giannitrapani
2022 IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 67(10):5464-5470
PDF DOI Multi-agent systems

Asynchronous distributed learning from constraints

In this paper, the extension of the framework of Learning from Constraints (LfC) to a distributed setting where multiple parties, …
F. Farina, S. Melacci, A. Garulli, A. Giannitrapani
2020 IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems, 31(10):4367–4373
PDF DOI Multi-agent systems

A distributed asynchronous method of multipliers for constrained nonconvex optimization

This paper presents a fully asynchronous and distributed approach for tackling optimization problems in which both the objective …
F. Farina, A. Garulli, A. Giannitrapani, G. Notarstefano
2019 Automatica, 103:243-253
PDF DOI Multi-agent systems

Energy storage operation for voltage control in distribution networks: A receding horizon approach

The widespread diffusion of renewable energy sources and low carbon technologies in distribution electricity grids calls for …
D. Zarrilli, A. Giannitrapani, S. Paoletti, A. Vicino
2018 IEEE Transactions on Control Systems Technology, 26(2):599–609
PDF DOI Smart grid

Optimal allocation of energy storage systems for voltage control in LV distribution networks

This paper addresses the problem of finding the optimal configuration (number, locations, and sizes) of energy storage systems (ESSs) …
A. Giannitrapani, S. Paoletti, A. Vicino, D. Zarrilli
2017 IEEE Transactions on Smart Grid, 8(6):2859–2870
PDF DOI Smart grid
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Recent Publications

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Giovanni Gino Zanvettor, Marco Casini, Antonio Giannitrapani, Simone Paoletti, Antonio Vicino (2022). Optimal Management of Energy Communities Hosting a Fleet of Electric Vehicles. Energies, 15(22).

PDF DOI Smart grid

Mirko Leomanni, Renato Quartullo, Gianni Bianchini, Andrea Garulli, Antonio Giannitrapani (2022). Variable-Horizon Guidance for Autonomous Rendezvous and Docking to a Tumbling Target. Journal of Guidance, Control, and Dynamics, 45(5):846-858.

PDF DOI Aerospace applications

Francesco Farina, Andrea Garulli, Antonio Giannitrapani (2022). An interpolatory algorithm for distributed set membership estimation in asynchronous networks. IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control, 67(10):5464-5470.

PDF DOI Multi-agent systems

Jonathan Dumas, Bertrand Cornélusse, Xavier Fettweis, Antonello Giannitrapani, Simone Paoletti, Antonio Vicino (2021). Probabilistic forecasting for sizing in the capacity firming framework. In: 2021 IEEE Madrid PowerTech, pp. 1-6, Madrid (Spain).

Smart grid

M. Leomanni, G. Bianchini, A. Garulli, A. Giannitrapani, R. Quartullo (2020). An MPC Strategy for Low-Thrust Space Debris Rendezvous. In: Proceedings of the 59th IEEE Conference on Decision and Control, pp. 1484-1489, Jeju Island (Korea).

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Recent Projects

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All Horizon 2020 FP7 PRIN Other

Energy-Aware Factory of the Future (2020-2023)

Monitoring and control underpinning the energy-aware factory of the future: Novel methodologies and industrial validation.

ACANTO (2015-2018)

Developing a portfolio of technical solutions that can spur older adults into a sustainable and regular level of physical exercise.

ADDRESS (2008-2013)

Bring active demand in the smart grid: Enabling the active participation of small and commercial consumers in power system markets.

DALI (2011-2014)

Devices for assisted living: Extending the autonomous life of the elders beyond the home.

CIDCABIP (2018-2020)

Cloud integrated data collection and business intelligence platform: Data analysis for fault detection and predictive maintenance.

Teaching

Master thesis

  • Some thesis opportunities

Dynamic Programming and Reinforcement Learning

  • Academic year: since 2023/24

Data Analysis

  • Academic year: since 2022/23

Decision Analysis

  • Academic year: until 2020/21

Data and Decision Analysis

  • Academic years: from 2017/18 to 2019/20

Probabilità e Statistica

  • Academic year: until 2021/22 (in Italian)

Analisi delle Decisioni

  • Academic years: from 2011/12 to 2016/17 (in Italian)

Robotica

  • Academic years: from 2005/06 to 2012/13 (in Italian)

Controllo Digitale

  • Academic year: 2009/10 (in Italian)

Statistica Matematica

  • Academic years: from 2004/05 to 2008/09 (in Italian)

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