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Giuliano Bissacco is a leading researcher in advanced manufacturing, specializing in precision surface engineering and robotic process automation. His work focuses on developing intelligent, in-process monitoring and control strategies for Robot Assisted Polishing (RAP), a critical technology for producing high-quality, defect-free surfaces in industries like optics and aerospace. Bissacco’s major contributions include pioneering the use of acoustic emission (AE) measurements for real-time, non-destructive monitoring of surface generation during polishing, eliminating the need for costly process interruptions. His most cited paper, "Development of on the machine process monitoring and control strategy in Robot Assisted Polishing" (2015, 31 citations), establishes a foundational framework for closed-loop control in automated finishing. He further validated in-line surface characterization using scattered light sensors, demonstrating their accuracy for roughness ranges as fine as Sa 1–30 nm. With a total of over 45 citations across his key works, Bissacco’s research directly addresses industrial challenges in process efficiency and quality assurance, making him a notable contributor to the evolution of smart manufacturing and cyber-physical production systems.