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Alessandro Faggiani is a marine robotics researcher whose work sits at the intersection of autonomous underwater vehicles, cooperative robotic networks, and maritime situational awareness. Based at NATO's Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), he has made significant contributions to the development of intelligent, cooperative systems capable of operating in the challenging underwater environment, where communication limitations demand sophisticated autonomous behavior. Faggiani's most impactful research focuses on multi-robot coordination for real-world maritime applications, including submarine distress localization, coastal surveillance, and infrastructure inspection. His work on hybrid robotic networks — integrating surface vehicles, AUVs, and aerial platforms — has been validated through ambitious at-sea trials such as REPMUS21, REPMUS22, and INFORE22, demonstrating practical advances in occupancy-grid-based perception and behavior tree-driven autonomy. His integration of autonomous capabilities into the Liquid Robotics Wave Glider further highlights his expertise in adapting commercial platforms for fully autonomous operation. Beyond field research, Faggiani has championed marine robotics education through competitions like ERL and RAMI, helping shape the next generation of engineers. With over 50 cumulative citations across his publications, his work bridges rigorous experimental research and community-building, making him a notable voice in the rapidly evolving field of maritime autonomy.