Lorenzo Nocentini

Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Firenze

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Lorenzo Nocentini is a leading researcher in sustainable underwater robotics and advanced sensorless drive systems. His work focuses on enhancing the performance, reliability, and environmental sustainability of Autonomous and Remotely Operated Underwater Vehicles (AUVs/ROVs), which are critical for offshore industrial installations in harsh marine environments. Nocentini’s most cited paper, “Next generation of smart sensorless drives for sustainable underwater vehicles” (2016, 5 citations), introduces innovative sensorless control technologies that reduce mechanical complexity and energy consumption, directly addressing the need for cost-effective and safer deep-sea operations. By eliminating traditional sensors, his contributions enable more robust and efficient propulsion systems, lowering maintenance demands and extending mission durations. Nocentini’s research bridges the gap between intelligent drive design and real-world maritime applications, supporting the development of next-generation underwater platforms for exploration, inspection, and infrastructure monitoring. His work is particularly notable for its focus on sustainability—reducing the ecological footprint of underwater robotics while improving operational safety. For students and researchers in marine engineering and robotics, Nocentini’s insights offer a pathway toward smarter, greener, and more resilient autonomous systems for the oceans of tomorrow.