CV
Curriculum Vitae
Basics
| Name | Maurizio Vassallo |
| Label | AI Researcher | Data Scientist |
| mauri.vass.dev@gmail.com | |
| Url | https://maurivass.github.io/ |
| Summary | PhD researcher focused on applying AI and data science to solve complex real-world challenges in energy systems, autonomous vehicles, and healthcare. Passionate about developing evidence-based solutions that serve society. |
Education
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2022.10 - Present Liège, Belgium
PhD
University of Liège
AI in Power Distribution Networks
- Reinforcement Learning
- Power Systems
- Optimization Methods
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2019.10 - 2022.07 Turin, Italy
Master
Polytechnic University of Turin
Data Science and Engineering
- Machine Learning
- Big Data Analytics
- Statistical Modeling
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2017 - 2021 Shanghai, China
Bachelor
Tongji University
Computer Science Engineering
- Reinforcement Learning
- Autonomous Systems
- Software Engineering
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2016 - 2019 Turin, Italy
Bachelor
Polytechnic University of Turin
Computer Science Engineering
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Software Engineering
Work
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2022.10 - Present PhD Researcher - AI for Power Networks
University of Liège
Developing AI-driven solutions for power grid stability in the renewable energy transition. Research includes topology identification, hosting capacity analysis, and reinforcement learning for active grid control.
- Designed algorithms for low-voltage network topology identification
- Developed fair reinforcement learning for PV active control
- Optimized phase reconfiguration in distribution networks
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2021.04 - 2021.07 AI & Backend Developer Intern
Morecognition
Engineered ML pipeline for upper-limb movement classification from IMU/EMG sensors and built scalable backend infrastructure for physiotherapy analytics platform.
- Developed real-time movement classification system
- Built REST API for exercise data management
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2019.04 - 2019.06 Java Junior Developer
INTESA
Contributed to full-stack development of company website, optimizing database performance and enhancing user interface components.
- Optimized SQL queries to improve database response time
- Developed both back-end (Java) and front-end (JavaScript, HTML, CSS) components
- Deployed and maintained production website
Projects
- 2022.02 - 2022.06
Overvoltage Forecast & Active Control in Medium-Voltage Grid
Master's thesis comparing ML models for overvoltage risk prediction and implementing RL agent for generator control
- Compared Random Forest, CNN and RNN models for voltage forecasting
- Implemented Deep Reinforcement Learning agent for real-time grid control
- Successfully mitigated voltage violations with minimal energy curtailment
- 2021.09 - 2021.12
Autonomous Navigation with RL
Bachelor's thesis on collision avoidance systems using reinforcement learning
- Simulated UE4 environment
- LiDAR-based navigation
- Zero-shot transfer learning
Publications
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2024.01.01 Fair Reinforcement Learning Algorithm for PV Active Control in LV Distribution Networks
Development of equitable control strategies for photovoltaic systems in low-voltage networks
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2024.01.01 Phase Reconfiguration for Power Distribution Networks with High DERs Penetration
Research on optimizing phase configuration in distribution networks with high renewable energy penetration
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2023.01.01 Combined PV-EV-HP Hosting Capacity Analysis of a Belgian Low-Voltage Distribution Network
Comprehensive analysis of renewable energy integration limits in residential distribution networks
Awards
- 2022
Competitive Research Grant
University of Liège
€2,300 grant to fund Master's thesis development in Belgium
- 2021
AI Competition 2nd Place
Achieved 2nd place securing €500 prize among numerous participants
- 2017
Full Exchange Scholarship
Tongji University
€6,500 scholarship for exchange year at Tongji University, ranking in top 21% of applicants
Skills
| Machine Learning | |
| PyTorch | |
| TensorFlow | |
| Scikit-learn | |
| Reinforcement Learning | |
| Deep Learning |
| Data Science | |
| Python | |
| Pandas | |
| NumPy | |
| SQL | |
| Spark | |
| Data Visualization |
| Software Development | |
| Git | |
| Docker | |
| Linux | |
| REST APIs | |
| C/C++ | |
| Java |
Languages
| Italian | |
| Native speaker |
| English | |
| Proficient (C1) |
| French | |
| Independent (B2) |
| Chinese | |
| Intermediate (HSK 3) |
Interests
| Research | |
| Artificial Intelligence | |
| Sustainable Energy | |
| Autonomous Systems | |
| Data-Driven Policy |
| Technology | |
| Open Source | |
| Scientific Computing | |
| Renewable Energy Tech | |
| Smart Grids |