20th Annual System of Systems Engineering Conference

Conference Theme

SoSE for Sustainable Development

March 15th 2025: NEW FINAL deadline for paper submission

Venue: Tirana Marriott Hotel and 

Polytechnic University of Tirana, Albania

June 8th – 11th 2025

Mariagrazia Dotoli

DEI - Politecnico di Bari

Decision and control strategies for smart energy systems

Abstract: A powerful solution contributing to the green transformation of modern power systems is represented by smart energy systems. The term ‘smart energy system’ denotes a community of users (private, public, or mixed) located in a specific reference area, where all stakeholders – such as end-users (e.g., citizens, companies, etc.), market players (e.g., utilities, service providers), practitioners, planners and policy-makers – actively cooperate for the intelligent optimization of energy costs and efficiency using innovative technology to build and operate a sustainable system. While smart energy systems typically encompass various types of energy exchanges, in this talk we focus on electricity, whose share in the world energy consumption is rapidly increasing and is currently at more than 20%. Independently from the implemented architecture, the success of smart electrical energy systems relies on the deployment of suitable decision and control mechanisms that efficiently and widely exploit renewable sources and distributed storage, while enabling the application of measures oriented to cost-effectiveness, sustainability, and reliability. In this context, the talk presents innovative decision and control frameworks, such as game-theoretic methodologies, for smart electrical energy systems composed of heterogenous actors equipped with trading and sharing service-oriented energy systems. The effectiveness of the presented approaches is shown through several examples.
 

Short Bio: Mariagrazia Dotoli http://dclab.poliba.it/people/mariagrazia-dotoli/  holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and is Full Professor in Automation at Politecnico di Bari, Italy (Poliba). She founded the Italian National PhD Program on Autonomous Systems http://dausy.poliba.it/phd/ . Prof. Dotoli was Vice Rector for research of Poliba and member elect of the Academic Senate. She chairs the Decision and Control Lab. of Poliba http://dclab.poliba.it/ . She is the founder of Poliba spin-off company Innolab https://www.innolabsrl.it/ . She is an IEEE Fellow and serves as VP for Membership and Student Activities of IEEE SMC society. She has been General Chair of 2024 RAS IEEE Conf. on Automation Science and Engineering.

Marina Morando

CIMA Research Foundatio,

















Savona, Italy

Miranda Deda

CIMA Research Foundation,

















Tirana, Albania

Innovative Early Warning Systems and Flood Risk Management: Advancing Prevention and Preparedness in a Changing Climate

Abstract: This keynote presents an example of how Early Warning Systems (EWS) function as interconnected networks, integrating technology, stakeholders, and processes to deliver timely disaster alerts. Aligned with the UNDRR’s “Early Warning for All” campaign, it highlights how incorporating multi-hazard EWS with Civil Protection efforts enhances preparedness, particularly for vulnerable communities. Within this framework, the FLORIS (Innovative Tools for Improving Flood Risk Reduction Strategies) project will be introduced. This project focuses on innovative approaches to developing integrated flood risk scenarios, considering critical hazard areas and the impact of frequent but low-damage events. Its goal is to create decision-support tools for comparing flood risk management strategies, assisting various stakeholders—from Civil Defense to local administrations—in planning and preparedness. 

Short Bio:

Marina Morando: Program Director at CIMA Research Foundation. Research and operative experience in civil protection planning, at different territorial levels, with reference to participatory planning techniques for the development of the awareness of technicians, administrators, and citizens. Climate change adaptation planning. Local institutional support. Risk communication. Operating Procedures for the management of alert systems. Liability in civil protection.  Project manager of many national and international research projects.

Miranda Deda: Miranda is executive director of CIMA Research Foundation Branch of Albania. She got her PhD in Environmental Implication of Floods from the University of Genoa in 2011. She has been coordinating and managing the Branch activities since more than ten years, collaborating with local, national and international institutions and organization, working in the field of Early Warning System, Disaster Risk Reduction and Civil Protection in the Balkan region. Miranda is project manager of various projects in these fields, financed by international donors such are EU and UN.

Judith Dahmann

cochair of the INCOSE SoS WG














leader of NDIA SoSE Committee













MITRE Fellow

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Short Bio: DR. JUDITH DAHMANN is a MITRE Fellow at the MITRE Corporation and the MITRE project leader for Mission Engineering technical activities in the US DOD Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering. She leads the team supporting mission engineering for selected priority Defense missions and the application of digital engineering to mission engineering. She was the technical lead for development of the DoD guide for systems engineering of systems of systems (SoS) and was the project lead for International Standards Organization (ISO) 21839, the first ISO international standard on ‘SoS Considerations for Systems Throughout their Life Cycle’. Prior to this, Dr. Dahmann was the Chief Scientist for the Defense Modeling and Simulation Office for the US Director of Defense Research and Engineering (1995-2000) where she led the development of the High Level Architecture, a general-purpose distributed software architecture for simulations, now an IEEE Standard (IEEE 1516). Dr. Dahmann is a Fellow of the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and the cochair of the INCOSE Systems of Systems Working Group and co-chair of the National Defense Industry Association SE Division SoS SE Committee.

Stéphane Louise

CEA, LIST,
















Université Paris-Saclay

Quantum Computing: 

the promise, the current state, and the trend

Abstract: Listening to lay-man’s press and science presentation, Quantum Computing can be seen as a new era of algorithms and opportunities. Some science communicators talk about a domain of exponential parallelism and exponential speedup. In this talk we will introduce some simple ideas on why this is usually not the case expect for very specific algorithms, and put the perspective on the current state of the art in term of Quantum Processing Units (QPUs), how we can make it work for some classes of algorithm and what we can expect in term of applicability and usefulness nowadays and in the near to mid-term future.

Short Bio: After a brief initial research experience in theoretical physics, S. Louise joined CEA-Saclay and the University of Paris-Sud (now Paris-Saclay) in the fields of embedded systems and processor architectures, where he obtained his PhD in 2002. This background enabled a variety of research work, ranging from Worst-Case Execution Time (WCET) analysis to Models of Computation (MoCs) for heterogeneous and parallel embedded systems. This was the main subject of his French Habilitation (HDR from the University of Paris-Saclay) in 2014. Since 2018, the emergence of real quantum computers has allowed him to dedicate an increasing amount of his time to Quantum Computing, particularly in the area of Application Benchmarking for Quantum Computing. He is currently a Research Director at CEA, LIST, and a Thesis Advisor affiliated with the University of Paris-Saclay.

Javier Ibanez-Guzman

Ampère Software Technologies

















Group Renault

Systems Engineering:

Addressing Complexity in Autonomous Vehicles


Abstract: The automotive industry and research community have made significant strides toward developing autonomous vehicles (AVs) for public road use, yet deployment at scale has been slower than anticipated due to challenges in safety, acceptance, and cost. Machine learning has transformed AV functionality, but these systems still face substantial complexity and uncertainty in dynamic environments. This presentation examines how systems engineering practices are advancing AV architecture and integration, from multi-vehicle coordination to environmental monitoring, highlighting new research in operational design domain (ODD) monitoring and supervisory controller verification to improve AV reliability and safety.

Short Bio: Javier Ibanez-Guzman (Member, IEEE) holds an M.S.E.E. from the University of Pennsylvania and a Ph.D. from the University of Reading. He is a Corporate Expert in Autonomous Systems at Ampère Software Technologies (Renault Group) and co-director of the SIVALab Common Laboratory, a partnership with CNRS and UTC Compiègne, focusing on intelligent vehicle and autonomous driving technologies. He led the deployment of Renault’s first electric autonomous vehicles and is a Senior Editor for IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Vehicles and Area Editor for IEEE IROS. Javier also represents Renault in ISO standards groups on Vehicle Safety and AI, and is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the IET, UK.

Mauro Gallo

Inholland University of
















Applied Sciences

Biomimicry: Nature as model for sustainable innovation

Abstract: Biomimicry is an emerging discipline that seeks to draw inspiration from nature to address human challenges. To create meaningful impact, this discipline necessitates a profound paradigm shift in the human-nature relationship. Biomimicry finds its practical application in bio-inspired design, which presents various challenges for designers. The cognitive strategies required to overcome these challenges will be discussed.
The presentation will provide an overview of biomimicry applications across multiple sectors, with a particular emphasis on agrifood. While these examples are undoubtedly inspiring, the anticipated advantages and benefits may be compromised if the design process relies solely on emulating biological systems without considering one of nature’s key attributes: interconnectedness. To ensure that biomimicry yields designs with genuine benefits, we will introduce principles and new perspectives derived from nature that designers need to adopt.
The talk will conclude with a discussion on the challenges and complexities that these new perspectives bring to the design process.
 

Short Bio: Mauro Gallo was born in Naples, Italy, where he studied mechanical engineering at the University of Naples Federico II, subsequently obtaining a PhD in aerospace engineering at the same institution. From 2008 to 2011, he held the position of Senior Researcher at the Institute of Fluid Dynamics of the ETH Zurich. He was subsequently appointed as a lecturer/researcher at Delft University of Technology, where he conducted challenging projects in the fields of non-classical gas dynamics and thermo-fluid dynamics. In 2018, Mauro was appointed Biomimicry Professor at Inholland University of Applied Sciences. His objective is to integrate engineering principles with the principles observed in nature in order to enhance the sustainability and resilience of the agri-food sector.

Stefano Cangelosi

PSA Italy

PSA Genova Pra’: Enhancing Sustainability Through Automated Railway Operations in Container Terminals

Abstract:  A container terminal requires seamless orchestration of logistical operations to optimize efficiency and throughput in a complex system of systems. Automating railway operations plays a crucial role in this process, reducing the dependency on road transport, which in turn lowers emissions and improves sustainability. By implementing automated systems for scheduling, tracking, and handling cargo, the terminal can streamline the movement of containers and reduce human error. This enhances the overall environmental performance of the supply chain while ensuring timely and cost-effective operations.”

Short Bio: Stefano Cangelosi holds a MS Degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Genoa, Italy. Before joining PSA he served as Quality Assurance Officer in the Italian Navy and then worked in the IT Dept. of Elsag, Finmeccanica Group, Genoa (1999-2001) and FDM, Milan (2001-2005), where he was busy on several projects in complex logistic environments.
In 2005 he joined the world-leading container terminal operator PSA International Group. Assigned to the terminal of PSA Genova Pra’, he held several managing roles both in IT and Operations in the period 2005-2015. In 2015-2016 he covered the IT Manager role in PSA Venice Terminal, successfully leading the migration to the new TOS. As from 2016, he has been nominated Automation Manager of PSA Genova Pra’ and successfully implemented wharf and gate optimisation projects.
As from 2020 he is holding the role of Head of Business Process Management, PSA Italy. His team successfully implemented several automation and business transformation projects.
Member of the Executive Board of PSA Italy, he is a contract lecturer at the Italian Maritime Academy and co-author of some publications on container terminal optimisations.

Filippo Logi

Siemens - Germany

How does Mobility as a Service drive sustainability in cities?

Abstract: Mobility as a Service, or MaaS, is a transformative approach to transportation that integrates various transport services — such as public transport and micromobility options like shared-scooters and bikes — into a single, user-friendly platform. This concept allows users to plan, book, and pay for multiple modes of transport from origin to their destination through one single application. Over the past decade MaaS, has been at the center of many talks, with active debates about its objectives and potential impact on urban, regional, and national mobility. This talk explores the transformative potential of MaaS, analyzes case studies from MaaS implementations in different countries, and highlights best practices and challenges. The findings underscore the role of MaaS in fostering sustainable urban mobility, enhancing accessibility, and improving overall quality of life for citizens..

Short Bio: Dr. Filippo Logi is Director of Business Development at Siemens Mobility, responsible for Software Solutions for Mobility as a Service. A transportation professional with a broad experience in many aspects of mobility, from Intelligent Traffic Systems to Public Transport and Multimodal Mobility, in his time with Siemens Mobility he has worked with public administrations, public transport agencies and rail operators around the globe.
What feels like a century ago, he left the University of Pisa, Italy with a MS Degree in Computer Science, worked at the Forschungszentrum Informatik in Karlsruhe, Germany, developing Real-Time Expert Systems, and then moved to the University of California, Irvine, where he developed an AI-based distributed system for real-time cooperation among transport agencies in Los Angeles, as part of his Ph.D. in Transportation Engineering. Several of his papers on applications of Artificial Intelligence in transportation have been published in technical journals. Filippo lives in Munich.

Alastair Orchard

Siemens VP Digital Enterprise, Co-Founder















CTO DiMaX & Joyful Iconoclast

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For general and technical program inquiries about the conference, please contact the Secretariat: sose2025@unige.it

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