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Silvia Zingaretti is a leading researcher in marine robotics and human-robot interaction, with a focus on developing accessible, non-invasive technologies for underwater exploration, archaeology, and citizen science. Her most impactful work, the UNIVPM BRAVe hybrid propulsion underwater vehicle (16 citations), pioneers guidance and control systems for delicate environments, enabling biologists and archaeologists to access sites previously unreachable by divers. She has also advanced the cross-disciplinary application of SLAM robotics techniques to robot-assisted surgery (14 citations), demonstrating her ability to translate underwater navigation algorithms into medical contexts. Zingaretti is equally committed to education and public engagement: her innovative tools for teaching marine robotics, IoT, and control strategies from primary school onward (15 citations) have helped inspire the next generation of engineers. She developed the DocuScooter platform (5 citations) to empower scuba-diving citizen scientists in large-scale marine data collection, and her IP66 Force Feedback Joystick (4 citations) enhances operator precision in offshore operations. With over 64 total citations across her portfolio, Zingaretti’s work uniquely bridges cutting-edge robotics, environmental stewardship, and inclusive science education, making her a standout figure in the field.