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Dr. Vittorio Grandi is a leading researcher in autonomous underwater systems, with a primary focus on advancing anti-submarine warfare (ASW) and maritime surveillance through networked robotics. His most influential work, "Autonomous networked anti-submarine warfare research and development at CMRE" (2015, 19 citations), demonstrates his pioneering role in integrating sonar signal processing, underwater communications, navigation, and robotic behaviors into a cohesive, at-sea experimental framework. This research has been instrumental in proving the viability of using autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) for complex defense operations. Dr. Grandi further explores the transformative potential of these technologies in "Recent Technological Advances in Underwater Autonomy" (2018, 5 citations), where he argues that unmanned systems—or systems of systems—are critical for future maritime surveillance and environmental data collection. As a key figure at the NATO Centre for Maritime Research and Experimentation (CMRE), his work has laid the groundwork for deploying artificial intelligence in underwater domains, directly impacting both military and civilian oceanographic missions. Dr. Grandi’s contributions are essential reading for anyone interested in the intersection of robotics, defense, and marine science.