PhD Thesis Defenses of Matteo Capponi and Stefano Puttero
Yesterday marked an important milestone for the Quality Engineering and Management Group with the successful PhD thesis defenses of Matteo Capponi and Stefano Puttero. Both candidates presented cutting-edge research that contributes to the advancement of quality engineering, particularly in the context of human-robot collaboration and quality management systems.
Matteo Capponi’s thesis, titled "Advancing Complexity Models for Human-Robot Collaboration in Assembly Processes", explores the increasing complexity introduced by the integration of collaborative robots (cobots) into assembly lines. His research develops advanced models to better understand and manage this complexity, focusing on optimizing human-robot interactions to improve efficiency, safety, and product quality.
On the other hand, Stefano Puttero presented his thesis on "Collaborative Robots in Quality Control and Management: Applications and Challenges". His work investigates the role of cobots in quality control processes, examining both the opportunities and challenges associated with their deployment. Stefano’s research highlights how collaborative robotics can support quality management systems by improving precision, reducing human error, and enabling real-time data collection and analysis.
Both theses were unanimously evaluated as excellent cum laude by an esteemed international examination committee. The committee was composed of:
- Prof. Matt Dominik, Free University of Bozen-Bolzano
- Prof. Frederic Marimon, Universitat Internacional de Catalunya
- Prof. Paulo Alexandre Costa Araújo Sampaio, Universidade do Minho
- Prof. Mohamad El Mehtedi, Università degli Studi di Cagliari
The defense sessions were chaired by Prof. Domenico Augusto Francesco Maisano.
We would like to express our gratitude to all the members of the examination committee for their valuable time, insightful feedback, and constructive evaluations, which greatly contributed to the academic rigor and success of the defense sessions.
The research contributions of Matteo and Stefano underscore the evolving landscape of quality engineering in the era of Industry 4.0. Their work addresses current industrial challenges and provides a foundation for future innovations in the integration of advanced technologies with quality management practices.
Congratulations to Matteo Capponi and Stefano Puttero for their achievements. Their dedication and scholarly excellence continue to strengthen the impact of the Quality Engineering and Management Group.
