Autonomous Aerospace Systems

Alfredo Renga serves as Professor of Aerospace Systems at the University of Naples Federico II, where he specializes in autonomous aerospace systems and navigation technology. Through his Coursera course "Autonomous Aerospace Systems," he helps students master the principles of unmanned aircraft systems, guidance models, and integrated navigation systems. His teaching focuses on critical aspects of autonomous vehicle design, including system architecture, simulation models, guidance principles, and autopilot design. The course combines theoretical foundations with practical applications, preparing students for real-world challenges in autonomous aerospace systems. His expertise spans both traditional aerospace engineering and cutting-edge autonomous technologies, making complex technical concepts accessible to students while maintaining rigorous academic standards. His teaching methodology emphasizes hands-on experience and practical problem-solving, ensuring students develop both theoretical understanding and practical skills in autonomous aerospace systems development.

Dr. Domenico Accardo serves as Professor of Avionics and Air Traffic Management at the University of Naples Federico II and the Italian Air Force Academy. His academic credentials include an MSc in Aerospace Engineering (1997) and a Ph.D. in Aerospace Science and Technology (2000). Through his Coursera course "Autonomous Aerospace Systems," he helps students understand advanced avionics and air traffic management systems. As Chair of the Degree Course in Management of Aerospace Systems for Defense and director of the Laboratory of Innovative Flight Technologies (LIFT), he leads research in sensors, guidance systems, and unmanned aircraft systems. His research portfolio includes over 100 indexed publications and an international patent for aircraft trajectory prediction. His leadership roles include chairing the AIAA Sensor Systems and Information Fusion Technical Committee, while his research has earned significant funding from organizations including the European Union, Eurocontrol, and the European Space Agency. His expertise spans avionics, air traffic management, and autonomous aerospace systems, combining academic excellence with practical applications.

Dr. Giancarmine Fasano serves as Associate Professor at the University of Naples Federico II, where he teaches Unmanned Aircraft Systems, Design of Autonomous Aircraft, and Space Flight Dynamics. Through his Coursera course "Autonomous Aerospace Systems," he helps students understand advanced concepts in unmanned aerial systems and space flight. His research focuses on unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), particularly sense and avoid technology, cooperative multi-UAV systems, and distributed space systems. As Vice-Chair of the IEEE Aerospace and Electronic Systems Society's Avionics Systems Panel and Senior Editor of IEEE Transactions on Aerospace and Electronic Systems, he significantly influences the field of aerospace engineering. His extensive work includes over 170 publications and five book chapters, garnering approximately 2,500 citations. He currently leads major research projects including CREATEFORUAS and SMARTGO, while maintaining roles as Principal Investigator for various national and European projects in autonomous aerospace systems