Francesco Maurelli

Prof. Dr. Francesco Maurelli is a leading researcher in marine robotics, specializing in automation, artificial intelligence, and intelligent systems for autonomous maritime operations. With over a decade of experience, he focuses on developing innovative solutions for underwater, surface, and aerial robotic platforms. His research has applications in ocean exploration, subsea installation management, maritime traffic automation, and operational safety at sea.

Prof. Maurelli holds a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, where he worked on intelligent localization for Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (AUVs). His expertise spans AI-driven navigation, machine perception, and fault-tolerant systems for autonomous robots.

He has contributed to numerous international research projects and collaborated with industry and academic partners worldwide. His work has been published extensively in leading scientific journals and conferences, with notable publications on AUV localization and persistent autonomy in robotic systems.

Beyond academia, Prof. Maurelli is actively engaged in international organizations, including the United Nations and the European Vegetarian Union. He is also a passionate advocate for multilingualism and the Esperanto language.

For more details on his research, publications, and projects, visit his Google Scholar and Constructor University profile.