Ivan Cibrario Bertolotti

Institute of Electronics, Computer and Telecommunication Engineering

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Ivan Cibrario Bertolotti is a leading researcher in industrial automation, real-time systems, and cybersecurity, with a focus on the safety and security of networked control systems. His work bridges the gap between traditional industrial communication protocols and modern, software-defined robotics platforms. A major contribution is his analysis of event notification mechanisms in CAN-based sensor networks, which is critical for enabling preventive and reactive maintenance in complex industrial plants and robotized cells. This work, cited 5 times, addresses the growing need for efficient data collection in Industry 4.0 environments. More recently, Bertolotti has pioneered the study of cybersecurity vulnerabilities in the Robot Operating System (ROS) for industrial applications. His 2025 paper, with 2 citations, identifies and analyzes the "SlowROS" attack, which exploits the ROS Master component to cause systemwide disruption. This research is vital as ROS transitions from research labs to safety-critical industrial settings. By combining deep expertise in real-time communication with emerging security challenges, Bertolotti’s work is shaping the future of resilient, secure industrial automation.