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Mauro Boccadoro’s research bridges the theoretical elegance of hybrid dynamical systems with the practical demands of robotics and automation. His seminal work, “Optimal Control of Switching Surfaces in Hybrid Dynamical Systems” (2005, 79 citations), established a rigorous framework for optimizing mode transitions in systems that blend continuous and discrete dynamics—a cornerstone for modern control theory. This contribution is complemented by his innovative approach to constrained and quantized Kalman filtering for RFID-based robot localization (2010, 37 citations), addressing real-world challenges in noisy, resource-limited environments. Boccadoro also made early strides in medical robotics, co-developing a computer-assisted robotic ultrasound-guided biopsy system for video-assisted surgery (2001, 39 citations), demonstrating his ability to translate control theory into life-saving applications. His work on obstacle avoidance using switching surface optimization (2005, 8 citations) and optimal mode-switching with unknown initial states (2006, 5 citations) further showcases his depth in handling uncertainty in hybrid systems. With over 168 citations across his most-cited papers, Boccadoro’s legacy lies in unifying theoretical control with tangible robotic systems, inspiring students to see mathematics as a tool for solving real-world motion and decision problems.