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Luca Cavanini - Freelance/researcher

Luca Cavanini
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Marina Palmense, Italy

Experience

Jan 2026 - Mar 2026
3 months
Nagasaki, Japan

Collaborative researcher

University of Nagasaki

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Position Summary
Collaborative researcher at University of Nagasaki
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Research and Development
  • Underwater robotics

  • Advisor: Prof. I. Yamamoto

Nov 2022 - Oct 2026
4 years
Ancona, Italy

Research fellow

Univ. Politecnica delle Marche

Expertise details
Position Summary
Research fellow at Univ. Politecnica delle Marche
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Research and Development
  • Robotics & Control
  • Advisor: Prof. A. Monteriu’
Apr 2020 - Present
6 years
Fermo, Italy

Technical consultant

Freelance

Expertise details
Position Summary
Technical consultant at Freelance
Industries
Information Technology
Business Areas
Information Technology
  • Information engineering
Apr 2018 - Feb 2026
7 years 11 months
Glasgow, United Kingdom

Technical consultant

Industrial Systems and Control Ltd.

Expertise details
Position Summary
Technical consultant at Industrial Systems and Control Ltd.
Industries
Manufacturing
Business Areas
Product Development
  • Control system engineering
Nov 2017 - Apr 2018
6 months
Ancona, Italy

Research fellow

Univ. Politecnica delle Marche

Expertise details
Position Summary
Research fellow at Univ. Politecnica delle Marche
Industries
Energy
Business Areas
Research and Development
  • Wind turbine controls

  • Advisor: Prof. G. Orlando

May 2014 - Oct 2014
6 months
Ancona, Italy

Research fellow

Polytechnic University of the Marche

Expertise details
Position Summary
Research fellow at Polytechnic University of the Marche
Industries
Education
Business Areas
Research and Development
  • Mobile robotics

  • Advisor: Prof. S. Longhi

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Manufacturing, Information Technology, Education, and Energy.

Manufacturing
Information Technology
Education
Energy
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Experienced in Product Development, Information Technology, and Research and Development.

Product Development
Information Technology
Research and Development
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Summary

As an independent Technology Consultant specializing in Information Engineering, I provide high-level expertise in model-based optimal control, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. My work is defined by a rigorous System Engineering approach, managing the full project lifecycle from initial planning and requirements review to detailed design, implementation, and final system acceptance testing. I offer specialized support in system analysis, identification, and dynamic modelling, as well as the design of advanced control strategies including linear, nonlinear, adaptive, and Model Predictive Control. My experience extends to the integration of machine learning solutions for automotive systems and autonomous driving, specifically leveraging ROS and ROS2 for the development of advanced controllers for unmanned vehicles and autonomous robots. This includes the development of real-time control software, signal processing, and Hardware-in-the-Loop test facilities. I collaborate with global industrial leaders across diverse sectors, including Aerospace, Automotive, Renewables, and Power Electronics, while also delivering bespoke training courses and technology transfer on advanced control and ML topics.

Skills

  • C/c++

  • Python

  • Matlab/simulink

  • Information Engineering

  • Ros/ros2

  • Labview

  • Mobile Robotics

  • Robotics & Control

  • Agv/auv/uav

  • Path Planning

  • Underwater Robotics

  • Kalman Filtering/estimation

  • Classical And Advanced Control/mpc

  • Machine Learning/artificial Intelligence

  • Control System Engineering

  • Macos

  • Windows

  • Linux (Ubuntu)

  • Gazebo

  • Latex

  • Microsoft Office Suite

  • Microcontrollers

  • Actuators

  • Sensors Integration

  • Power Electronics

  • Model Predictive Control

  • Reference Governor

  • Error Governor

  • Linear Parameter-varying Processes

  • Support Vector Machine

  • Mobile Robotics

  • Autonomous Vehicles

  • Hybrid/electric Vehicles

Languages

Italian
Native
English
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced

Education

Oct 2014 - Apr 2018

Università Politecnica delle Marche

Doctor of Philosophy, Information Engineering · Information Engineering · Ancona, Italy

Università Politecnica delle Marche

Master Degree, Automation Engineering · Automation Engineering · Ancona, Italy

Università Politecnica delle Marche

Bachelor Degree, Informatics and Automation Engineering · Informatics and Automation Engineering · Ancona, Italy

...and 1 more

Certifications & licenses

Google Project Management Professional Certificate

Google

Tools For Data Science

IBM

Blockchain Basics

University at Buffalo, The State University of New York

Executive Data Science Specialization

Johns Hopkins University

Machine Learning For Marketing: Essential Training

Valid

Market Analytics: Become A Data-Driven Marketing Expert

Scandinavian Institute of Business Analytics

Researcher Management And Leadership Training

University Of Colorado

Algorithms For Battery Management Systems

University Of Colorado

AWS Fundamentals Specialization

Amazon Web Services

Deploy ML Model Into AWS Cloud Servers

Coursera Project Network

Perform Sentiment Analysis With Scikit-Learn

Coursera Project Network

IBM Machine Learning Professional Certificate

IBM

Machine Learning

Stanford University

The Current State Of Power Electronics

IEEE Educational Activities

Problems In Big Data: Understanding Cities Through Data Analytics And Embedded Systems

IEEE Educational Activities

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 6
Experience in Manufacturing 8 y
Avg length 3 y
Longest experience 7 y 10 m

Global Experience

Countries worked in 3 (Italy, Japan, United Kingdom)
Primary country Italy

Expertise

Recent roles Collaborative researcher, Research fellow, Technical consultant
Main industries Manufacturing, Information Technology, Education
Main business areas Product Development, Information Technology, Research and Development

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate
Certifications earned 15

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Where is Luca based?

Luca is based in Marina Palmense, Italy and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Luca speak?

Luca speaks the following languages: Italian (Native), English (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced).

How many years of experience does Luca have?

Luca has at least 9 years of experience. During this time, Luca has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 6 months. Note that Luca may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Luca be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Luca would be well-suited for roles such as: Collaborative researcher, Research fellow, Technical consultant.

What is Luca's latest experience?

Luca's most recent position is Collaborative researcher at University of Nagasaki.

What companies has Luca worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Luca has worked for University of Nagasaki, Univ. Politecnica delle Marche, Freelance, and Industrial Systems and Control Ltd..

Which industries is Luca most experienced in?

Luca is most experienced in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Education. Luca also has some experience in Energy.

Which business areas is Luca most experienced in?

Luca is most experienced in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Research and Development.

Which industries has Luca worked in recently?

Luca has recently worked in industries like Manufacturing, Information Technology, and Education.

Which business areas has Luca worked in recently?

Luca has recently worked in business areas like Product Development, Information Technology, and Research and Development.

What is Luca's education?

Luca holds a Doctorate in Information Engineering from Università Politecnica delle Marche, a Master in Automation Engineering from Università Politecnica delle Marche and a Bachelor in Informatics and Automation Engineering from Università Politecnica delle Marche.

Does Luca have any certificates?

Luca has 15 certificates. Among them, these include: Google Project Management Professional Certificate, Tools For Data Science, and Blockchain Basics.

What is the availability of Luca?

Luca will be available part-time from June 2026.

What is the rate of Luca?

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