Maurizio Porfiri

Maurizio Porfiri
EducationVirginia Polytechnic Institute, Sapienza University of Rome, University of Toulon
Occupation(s)Institute Professor; Director of the Center for Urban Science and Progress at NYU Tandon
OrganizationNew York University Tandon School of Engineering
TitlePh.D.
Websitewp.nyu.edu/dsl

Maurizio Porfiri (born Rome, Italy) is an engineering professor, mostly noted for his work with robotic fish and aquatic research.[1] His research revolves around modeling and control of complex systems, with applications from mechanics to behavior, public health, and robotics.[2][3][4][5] He is an Institute Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering and Biomedical Engineering at the New York University Tandon School of Engineering.[3][6][7][8] He is also part of the core faculty of New York University's Center for Urban Science and Progress.[3][6][7] In 2022, he was appointed the director of the Center for Urban Science and Progress.[9]

As of 2023, Porfiri has authored approximately 400 journal publications, including papers in Nature, Nature Human Behaviour, and Physical Review Letters.[10]

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  2. ^ "ASME selects Maurizio Porfiri as Outstanding Young Investigator". New York University Polytechnic School of Engineering. October 17, 2013. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  3. ^ a b c "Maurizio Porfiri | NYU Tandon School of Engineering". engineering.nyu.edu. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  4. ^ "Spotlight on Maurizio Porfiri | NYU Tandon School of Engineering". engineering.nyu.edu. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  5. ^ "Firearms, fish, and pandemics". narratives.insidehighered.com. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  6. ^ a b "Newswise Expert | Maurizio Porfiri, NYU Tandon School of Engineering". www.newswise.com. Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  7. ^ a b "Professor Maurizio Porfiri – Dynamical Systems Laboratory". Retrieved 2021-12-01.
  8. ^ Ilan Mester (April 8, 2015). "Ultra-realistic Robotic Predator Scares Fish". Engineering.com. Retrieved September 11, 2015.
  9. ^ "Maurizio Porfiri | NYU Tandon School of Engineering". engineering.nyu.edu. Retrieved 2023-04-19.
  10. ^ "Maurizio Porfiri | NYU Tandon School of Engineering". engineering.nyu.edu. Retrieved 2023-04-19.