Politecnico di Torino, often referred to as PoliTo, is one of Italy’s most prestigious public universities, consistently ranked among the top technical institutions in Europe for its renowned academic excellence in engineering, architecture, and design. As a prominent hub for innovation over the past 160 years, PoliTo continues to foster strong and collaborative partnerships with leading companies and research institutions at a worldwide level. By steadily adapting to the evolving needs of a rapidly changing society, Politecnico di Torino aims to reinforce its key role as a cornerstone of technical education, alongside becoming a leader in fostering sustainable societal development in Italy and beyond.
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The magnificent Castello del Valentino is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a historic royal residence, now serving as seat for the Architecture department of the Politecnico di Torino. This iconic symbol of Turin beautifully blends centuries of rich Savoy heritage with stately architecture, and as a cultural and academic cornerstone provides a truly spectacular and inspiring setting for intellectual exchange, reinforcing the vital connection between history and technical excellence.
The modern Energy Center at Politecnico di Torino is a cutting-edge facility dedicated to applied research and technological innovation in the nowadays critical energy sector. Established as a prominent hub for collaboration, it actively fosters strong partnerships between academia, industry, and start-ups, serving as an essential engine to explore the best technical, economic, social and environmental solutions for a sustainable development and an effective global energy transition.
Nestled at the foothills of the Alps in Italy’s Piedmont region, Turin is a lively and elegant city of contrasts, where ancient history and vibrant culture seamlessly blend with a thriving and modern spirit that has made it a global leader in innovation, with strong academic and industrial ecosystems in sectors such as automotive, aerospace, and information technology.
As the first capital of a unified Italy and the royal seat of the House of Savoy, the city is famous for its majestic Baroque architecture, including the UNESCO World Heritage Royal Residences. Its numerous palaces and museums, alongside historic restaurants and cafes, all intertwined between charming parks and tree-lined avenues, create a captivating urban environment.
The surrounding Piedmont region extends this richness. Its breathtaking landscapes, from the majestic Alpine peaks to serene valleys, offer a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. The province is also dotted with historic towns, medieval castles, and world-class vineyards, creating an unforgettable experience that combines the best of Italian heritage, nature, and gastronomy.
Dr. Xiaomin Duan
Xiaomin Duan (IEEE Senior Member) is currently technical lead responsible for IBM Z processor packaging design and integration. He received the M.S. degree in microelectronics and microsystems and the Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering from the Hamburg University of Technology, Hamburg, Germany, in 2007 and 2012, respectively. He was a Post-Doctoral Researcher with the Institute of Electromagnetic Theory, Technical University of Hamburg, from 2012 to 2013, and the RF and High Speed Group, Fraunhofer Institute for Reliability and Microintegration, Berlin, Germany, from 2013 to 2015. Since 2016, he has been with IBM Germany Research & Development GmbH, Germany.
Francesco de Paulis (IEEE Senior Member) received the M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering in May 2008 from Missouri University of Science and Technology (formerly University of Missouri-Rolla), USA, and the PhD degree in Electrical and Information Engineering in 2012 from the University of L’Aquila, Italy. He is currently an Associate Professor at the Electromagnetic Compatibility and Signal Integrity Laboratory, University of L’Aquila, and an Adjunct Professor at the Missouri University of Science and Technology. He serves as Guest Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Signal and Power Integrity and as Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on Instrumentation and Measurements. He is a member of the Board of Governors of the IEEE EMC Society (2025-2027). His main research interests are in signal and power integrity, high speed channel design, electromagnetic compatibility, antenna design and measurement techniques.
Christian Schuster (IEEE Fellow) received a Diploma degree in physics in 1996 and a Ph.D. degree in electrical engineering in 2000. Since 2006 he is a full professor at Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH), Germany. Prior to TUHH he was with the IBM T. J. Watson Research Center, Yorktown Heights, NY, USA. His interests include signal and power integrity of digital systems, multiport measurement and calibration techniques, and development of physics-based as well as data-based modeling, simulation and optimization methods for EMC+SIPI. In the recent past, he has served as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Transactions on EMC, as an Adjunct Associate Professor at the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering of the Georgia Institute of Technology, and as the President of the NIT Northern School of Technology Management at TUHH.
