D’intesa con il Ministero dell’Università e della Ricerca, la VIII edizione della Giornata della Ricerca Italiana nel Mondo (GRIM) è stata celebrata il 22 aprile 2025, in onore della ricorrenza della nascita della Prof.ssa Rita Levi-Montalcini, Premio Nobel per la medicina nel 1986 e prima donna italiana ad ottenere tale riconoscimento in ambito scientifico.
La Giornata rappresenta un’opportunità per promuovere un’immagine moderna e dinamica dell’Italia che, attraverso i propri ricercatori operanti in Patria e all’estero, sia nel settore pubblico che privato, produce scienza e innovazione di qualità. L’Istituto Italiano di Cultura, per celebrare Rita Levi-Montalcini cui questa giornata è dedicata, ha organizzato un seminario chiamando a relazionare tre donne scienziate operanti negli Emirati Arabi Uniti in linea con le più recenti campagne UNESCO su STEM e donne tese a incrementare la presenza femminile nelle discipline scientifiche. La scienza quindi come strumento di empowerment femminile. Le tre ricercatrici presenteranno i loro più recenti studi su una tematica di grande attualità: L’intelligenza artificiale e le sue applicazioni nei campi della conoscenza. In particolare Ingegneria industriale, Biologia&Fisica, Climatologia, discipline rispettivamente delle tre ospiti relatrici, Concetta Semeraro, Giulia de Masi, Diana Francis
Seminario AI Applications in the Knowledge
7 Maggio ore 18:30
Istituto Italiano di Cultura Abu Dhabi
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Ecco i brevi abstract delle presentazioni
Dr. Giulia De Masi, Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi
Collective intelligence is the emergent capacity of systems composed of multiple interacting agents—whether biological, social, or artificial—to solve complex problems, adapt to dynamic environments, and coordinate effectively, all without centralized control. Nature offers striking examples: the coordinated motion of fish schools, the cooperative behavior of ant colonies, or the division of labor in bee hives. In this talk, we explore how these biological phenomena inspire the design of artificial systems. By translating nature’s strategies into algorithms, we show innovative, bio-inspired solutions in robotics and AI that are inherently resilient, adaptable, and capable of thriving in uncertain natural environments.
Dr. Diana Francis, Khalifa University
Archaeological sites in desert regions are very difficult to explore via the classical methods due to the vast areas to cover as well as access difficulties and sand movements over time. This delays the discovery of several sites of historical and cultural values as they remain buried underneath the sand.
High-resolution satellite observations coupled with machine learning can help identify potential areas to explore further. This is then complemented by geophysical surveys using P-band ground penetrating radar to refine the findings. In this talk, we will present this non-invasive and efficient solution and highlight the latest discoveries made using this approach including the detection of several sites in the UAE and several buried objects, indications of potential areas to excavate.
Dr. Concetta Semeraro, Phd, Assistant Professor, University of Sharjah (UOS)
In the current era of Industry 4.0 and Artificial Intelligence, the Digital Twin has evolved from a conceptual framework into a pivotal component of smart manufacturing and energy optimization. By generating dynamic, virtual replicas of physical assets, systems, and processes, Digital Twins enable real-time monitoring, predictive analytics, and data-driven decision-making. Their implementation spans diverse industrial domains—enhancing precision in die casting operations, optimizing buoyancy systems for offshore applications, and improving energy efficiency in compressor systems. These intelligent digital counterparts are not only reshaping productivity and operational agility but also driving sustainability across critical sectors.
