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Paolo Salonia is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of digital technologies, robotics, and cultural heritage preservation. His work focuses on developing innovative approaches to the digitization, mapping, and visualization of archaeological sites, with particular emphasis on hypogeum and underground environments that present unique preservation challenges. Salonia's most significant contribution is his central role in the ROVINA project (Robots for Exploration, Digital Preservation and Visualization of Archaeological Sites), through which he and his collaborators developed autonomous robotic platforms capable of systematically surveying and digitizing complex archaeological environments. His 2017 paper on robotics and virtual reality for cultural heritage — his most cited work with 9 citations — showcases the DigiRo system, a landmark achievement integrating robotic data acquisition with immersive visualization techniques. Complementing this, his cloud-based information management frameworks represent a forward-thinking approach to organizing and sharing heritage data at scale. Across multiple publications spanning 2015 to 2022, Salonia has consistently championed the convergence of augmented reality, robotics, and programmed conservation strategies. His research has accumulated citations from scholars across heritage studies, robotics, and digital humanities, reflecting the interdisciplinary relevance of his contributions to safeguarding irreplaceable cultural sites for future generations.