Simone Formentin

I am a dedicated educator and associate professor at Politecnico di Milano, specializing in data-driven controls and their applications. This website serves as a platform to connect with students, colleagues, and fellow enthusiasts of artificial intelligence and automation. You can find my research group’s webpage at the following URL

Simone Formentin

I am a dedicated educator and associate professor at Politecnico di Milano, specializing in data-driven controls and their applications. This website serves as a platform to connect with students, colleagues, and fellow enthusiasts of artificial intelligence and automation. You can find my research group’s webpage at the following URL

Biography

I was born in Legnano, Italy, in 1984. I received my B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees cum laude in Automation and Control Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, Italy, in 2006 and 2008, respectively. In 2012, I obtained my Ph.D. degree cum laude in Information Technology within a joint program between Politecnico di Milano and Johannes Kepler University of Linz, Austria. After that, I held two postdoctoral appointments at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology of Lausanne (EPFL), Switzerland and the University of Bergamo, Italy, respectively. Since 2014, I am with Politecnico di Milano, first as an assistant professor, then as an associate professor. I am the chair of the IEEE TC on System Identification and Adaptive Control, the social media representative of the IFAC TC on Robust Control and a member of the IFAC TC on Modelling, Identification and Signal Processing. I am an Associate Editor of Automatica and the European Journal of Control. My research interests include data-driven controls with a focus on automotive and financial applications.

Research

My research interests revolve around the fascinating intersection of data-driven controls and their applications in the realms of automotive and financial sectors. In the era of big data and advanced analytics, I am dedicated to exploring innovative ways to harness the power of data to optimize control systems in automotive technologies, enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability. Simultaneously, I delve into the dynamic world of financial applications, where data-driven insights play a pivotal role in risk assessment, portfolio optimization, and decision-making. Through my research, I aim to bridge the gap between theory and real-world applications, paving the way for smarter, data-informed solutions in these critical domains.

Teaching

I am currently teaching two courses that cater to different engineering disciplines. 
  • In the first semester, I offer “Statistical Learning for Automation Systems,” designed specifically for students in the Automation and Control Engineering program.
  • In the second semester, I instruct “Model Identification and Data Analysis 1,” a course curated for Computer Engineering and Mathematical Engineering students.
To access comprehensive course details and materials, please refer to the official page or visit the Webeep page dedicated to each course.

Contacts

Simone Formentin

Dipartimento di Elettronica, Informazione e Bioingegneria

Politecnico di Milano
Via G. Ponzio 34/5, 20133 Milano, Italia