María del Cacho-Estilles

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María del Cacho-Estilles is a researcher in optimisation, simulation and control, with a PhD in Computer Science and Systems Engineering from the University of Genoa. Her work addresses mathematical optimisation, transport planning, electric-vehicle routing and autonomous last-mile delivery. Her academic experience includes research in the Department of Electrical and Information Engineering at Politecnico di Bari and teaching control systems at Politecnico di Bari and the University of Foggia. She has also taught robotics, Industry 4.0 and the simplex method at Politecnico di Bari. Her contributions to European projects include technical coordination, innovation management and dissemination in IN2CCAM and FUTURE 4.0 PLUS. Her publications include studies in IEEE Transactions on Intelligent Transportation Systems and IEEE Access.

Academic background

PhD in Computer Science and Systems EngineeringUniversity of Genoa, 2021. Doctoral thesis: Simulation and Control of Groups of People in Multi-Modal Mobility.
Master's Degree in Teacher Training (Mathematics)Universidad Internacional de La Rioja, 2017.
Degree in Telematics EngineeringUniversitat Rovira i Virgili, 2016.

Research and teaching

Optimisation, simulation and intelligent systemsHer research experience at Politecnico di Bari includes mathematical optimisation, simulation and artificial intelligence for transport accessibility, efficiency and resilience, alongside research on electric-vehicle routing and autonomous last-mile delivery.
University teachingHer teaching experience includes control systems at Politecnico di Bari and the University of Foggia, together with robotics, Industry 4.0 and the simplex method at Politecnico di Bari.
European research projectsShe has contributed to IN2CCAM and FUTURE 4.0 PLUS through technical coordination, innovation management, demonstration activities and dissemination.