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Danilo Russo is a researcher at the forefront of computational and data-driven approaches to formulation science, working at the intersection of machine learning, automated experimentation, and product design. His most significant contribution lies in pioneering the integration of machine learning algorithms with robotic experimentation platforms to accelerate the development of complex formulated products — mixtures of ingredients found across industries from consumer goods to pharmaceuticals. His 2021 paper on optimization of formulations using robotic experiments driven by machine learning Design of Experiments has garnered 76 citations, demonstrating the field's strong uptake of his Thompson sampling-based methodology, which addresses the longstanding challenge of predicting physical properties in multi-ingredient systems without general theoretical models. Russo has further advanced automated robotic platforms for formulation design and developed computer-aided ingredient selection frameworks that incorporate sustainability considerations — an increasingly critical industrial priority. Collectively, his work bridges the gap between traditional experimental design and modern artificial intelligence, offering practical tools that meaningfully compress time-to-market for formulated products. His growing citation record reflects a research program with clear industrial relevance and methodological innovation that is reshaping how complex product development is approached.