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Dr. Gaetano Canepa is a leading researcher in autonomous maritime systems, specializing in anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and underwater robotics. His work centers on integrating sonar signal processing, underwater communications, and robotic behavior to enable networked, autonomous operations. A key contribution is his role at the NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), where he advanced autonomous networked ASW through ambitious at-sea experimental programs, as detailed in his highly cited 2015 paper (19 citations). He also pioneered embedded environmental decision-support tools for autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), notably developing the Rapid Acoustic Prediction Service (RAPS) and the Multi-static Tactical Decision Aid. These innovations allow AUVs to make real-time, acoustically informed decisions during underwater search missions, bridging the gap between environmental sensing and robotic autonomy. Dr. Canepa’s work has been instrumental in demonstrating the operational viability of unmanned systems for complex naval tasks, with his research directly shaping the future of distributed, intelligent maritime surveillance. His achievements highlight a career dedicated to transforming theoretical sonar and robotics concepts into practical, sea-tested solutions.