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Marco Mazzi is a leading figure in autonomous networked anti-submarine warfare (ASW), with his research fundamentally advancing the integration of underwater robotics, sonar signal processing, and maritime decision support systems. His most-cited work, "Autonomous networked anti-submarine warfare research and development at CMRE" (2015, 19 citations), encapsulates his major contribution: demonstrating how autonomous underwater vehicles can be networked to perform complex ASW missions through coordinated behaviors, robust underwater communications, and real-time navigation. At the NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), Mazzi has been instrumental in translating theoretical frameworks into ambitious at-sea experimental programs, bridging the gap between laboratory algorithms and operational naval capability. His work has directly shaped how modern naval forces conceptualize persistent, unmanned surveillance, reducing human risk while increasing detection efficiency in contested underwater environments. Beyond citations, Mazzi’s impact is measured by the adoption of his team’s autonomous decision-support tools in multinational exercises, marking him as a key architect of next-generation maritime defense systems. For students and researchers, his career exemplifies how rigorous engineering and field experimentation can transform naval warfare.