Nicola Forti

North Atlantic Treaty Organization, University of Florence

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Dr. Nicola Forti is a leading researcher at the forefront of maritime autonomy and intelligent surveillance systems. His work primarily focuses on integrating artificial intelligence, multi-sensor perception, and robotics to revolutionize maritime safety and autonomous navigation. Dr. Forti’s major contributions include pioneering the development of next-generation situational awareness frameworks that enable smart ships and remotely controlled vessels to operate safely in complex, dynamic environments. His highly cited 2022 paper, "Next-Gen Intelligent Situational Awareness Systems for Maritime Surveillance and Autonomous Navigation," has garnered 39 citations and is considered a seminal perspective on the field, outlining the critical role of AI and digitalization in future maritime operations. Additionally, his 2024 work on "Underwater Inspection and Monitoring" has also achieved 39 citations, addressing the critical need for advanced autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) and remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to replace human divers in hazardous underwater tasks. Through this research, Dr. Forti is shaping the future of autonomous maritime systems, from surface surveillance to deep-sea inspection, with a clear impact on both academic research and practical industry applications.