Explainable AI with applications to cybersecurity

Phishing is a pervasive cybersecurity threat that targets individuals and organizations by exploiting human vulnerabilities to steal sensitive information, such as account credentials and credit card details. The timely detection of phishing websites is essential to mitigate the financial and reputation damages caused by such attacks. In this context, machine learning models have proven effective in identifying phishing websites by analyzing features extracted from URLs and web page content. ...

Modelli avanzati dei dati di risonanza magnetica per studiare le basi biofisiche dei sintomi neurologici del long COVID.

L'importanza della risonanza magnetica (MRI) per lo studio in vivo delle alterazioni cerebrali legate a nuove patologie è emersa chiaramente sin dall'inizio della pandemia di COVID-19, grazie alla sua capacità di essere sensibile ad alterazioni strutturali e microstrutturali, alla presenza di infiammazione e ai cambiamenti nel contenuto di mielina e ferro. Inizialmente, la risonanza magnetica cerebrale è stata utilizzata solo nel contesto dei pazienti ospedalizzati, mediante sequenze qualitat...

Moltiplicatori di frequenza CMOS per applicazioni in banda E

Il progetto di ricerca consiste di un quadruplicatore di frequenza basato su due duplicatori push-push in cascata. I duplicatori di frequenza push-push hanno una elevata reiezione armonica ma soffrono di una limitata efficienza di potenza e guadagno di conversione, dovuto principalmente al feedback della seconda armonica. I riflettori armonici convenzionali riducono al minimo questo feedback indesiderato introducendo una risonanza di modo comune sulla seconda armonica con l'inconveniente di u...

sviluppo e ingegnerizzazione di nano-spugne per la cattura di acqua per lo sviluppo di incapsulanti innovativi per dispositivi sostenibili e flessibili

Indagine sulla relazione tra nanostruttura e processi per spingere il fotovoltaico basato su perovskiti per energia solare pulita

Comprehensive Genetic Assessment of Endometriosis: Integrating a GWAS Approach with Replication and Sub-Phenotype Evaluation

Endometriosis is a chronic, estrogen-dependent condition affecting approximately 10% of women of reproductive age, characterized by ectopic endometrial-like tissue that causes pelvic pain, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, gastrointestinal (GI) discomfort, and infertility. This study integrated comprehensive genotype data, high-quality imputation, and detailed phenotypic characterization in an Italian cohort of surgically and histologically confirmed endometriosis cases, aiming to elucidate the gene...

Sustainable Active Transportation: The Psychophysiological Benefits of Motor-Assisted Cycling

Introduction: Electric motor-assisted cycling (e-biking) has become a popular mode of sustainable active transportation, providing physical and environmental benefits. Despite increasing interest, few studies have examined the physiological and psychological impact of different motor assistance levels in cycling. This study aims to evaluate the effects of high, light, and no motor assistance on cardiovascular and metabolic demands, perceived exertion, and affective responses in physically act...

Medicinal mushrooms as recycling bio-agents for nutraceutical applications

Agricultural waste, a significant environmental challenge, is increasingly being recognized as a resource for eco-friendly and sustainable solutions. This PhD project investigates an eco-friendly way method to recycle hazelnut shells, an agricultural byproduct, through the cultivation of the lignicolous medicinal mushroom Lentinus tigrinus. This approach aligns with circular economy principles, aiming to reduce waste and maximize resource reuse. The project focuses on two main objectives: the...

Omics detection on Hericium genus: effects on human health?

This PhD project aimed to investigate the chemical profile and neuroprotective properties of Hericium erinaceus (Bull.) Pers. using an innovative OMICs approach, integrating NMR metabolomics, proteomics, and HPLC untargeted metabolomics. To get the aim of the project it was necessary to collaborate with multiple Italian research institutions. The research focused on understanding the differences among different strains, and detailing the chemical composition of H. erinaceus, with an emphasis ...