Mara Tanelli

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Mara Tanelli’s research sits at the intersection of advanced control theory and industrial cybersecurity, with a focus on making automated systems both smarter and safer. Her work on **switched third-order sliding mode control** introduces a powerful method for tuning controller parameters adaptively across different regions of the state space, enabling robust performance in complex, nonlinear systems. This contribution is foundational for applications requiring high precision and reliability, such as autonomous vehicles and robotic manipulators. In parallel, Tanelli addresses the pressing security challenges of Industry 4.0. Her paper on **Janus**, a trusted execution environment for attack detection in industrial robot controllers, tackles the vulnerabilities introduced by increased system interconnectivity. By integrating hardware-level security with real-time control, this work provides a practical framework for safeguarding critical manufacturing infrastructure. With over 4,000 total citations, Tanelli’s impact is evident across both theoretical and applied domains. Her ability to bridge rigorous control design with emerging cybersecurity threats makes her a leading voice in resilient automation—a field where performance and protection are inseparable.