Marco Farina, PhD Curriculum Vitae

Marco Farina, PhD Curriculum Vitae Sex: Male Birthday: April 4, 1973 Place of Birth: Pavia, Italy Citizenship: Italian Marital Status: Single Languages: Italian, English Home address Office Address Via Azzario 12, Via C. Olivetti, 2, 27100 Pavia, Italy. 20041 Agrate Brianza, MI,Italy. tel:+39 0382 301018 tel:+39 039 6037026 Fax: +39 0382 539540 Fax:+39 039 6037030 Mobile: +39 338 2064426 farina@unipv.it marco.farina@st.com Professional Experience in Companies Jan 2001 - today : Project Leader- STMicroelectronics - SST Corporate R&D, Agrate, Italy. Activity: Leading an R&D team, currently 23 people, (employees + PhD students + consultants) on Applied Computational Intelligence for complex systems modelling, optimization and control. Apr. 1998- Mar. 1999 : System Engineer - ABB Elettrocondutture, Arluno, Italy. Activity: Circuit breaker designer. Teaching Experience in University Sep. 1999 - May. 2000 : Visiting Researcher - Department of Electrical Engineering - University of Southampton, Southampton UK. Activity: Hybrid optimization methodologies development. Oct. 1998 - today : Teaching Assistant - University of Pavia, Italy Activity Oct. 1998 - Feb. 1999 Calculus II lectures for Physics MSc students and Mar. 1999 - today Circuits theory lectures for Electrical Eng. MSc students. 1

Other Professional Activities Member of Scientific Committee of the European School of Advanced Studies in Methods for Management of Complex Systems, University of Pavia, http://www.unipv.it/complexity/. Editor of a Special issue of Soft Computing Journal, Springer on Soft Computing techniques for Multiobjective Optimization, 2004 Programme committee Member for international conferences EMO2005, International Conference on Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization March 9-11 2005, Guanajuato, Mexico, http://www.cimat.mx/emo2005 EvoSTOC04, European Workshop on Evolutionary Algorithms in Stochastic and Dynamic Environments, April 5-7, Coimbra, Portugal CEC04, Congress on Evolutionary Computation June 19-23, 2004, Portland, Oregon, USA Special Sessions on Evolutionary Optimization in Dynamic Environments and Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization GECCO03, International conference on Genetic and Evolutionary computation, July, 12-16, 2003 Chicago, Illinois International Journals Referee : IEEE Transactions on Evolutionary Computation Soft Computing Thesis Supervision. Laurea degree (BSc+MSc) in Physics: M. Morelli, Stochastic Processes and Neural Networks for Complex Systems Modelling: the Econophysics case Laurea degree (BSc+MSc) in Mechanical Engineering: A. Benedetti, Fuzzy optimality based Multiobjective design of suspension system for a sportive car 2

Invited Seminars From Pareto-optimality to fuzzy-optimality in many-criteria optimization Problems, Berkeley Initiative in Soft-computing, University Berkeley, USA, May 22 2002, http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/ nikraves/bisc/bisc.html. NN based GRS methods for Pareto Optimal front identification, Department of Computer Science, University Jyvaskyla, FI, April 15, 2002 http://erin.mit.jyu.fi/pako/cmcm/seminaari/seminaari.html. Multiobjective Optimization and Fuzzy logic The Logic of Soft-computing, Gargnano, IT, November, 19-24 2001. Evolutionary Computation: introduction and application INFN, University of Pavia, IT, November, 28 2001. Soft Computing techniques for Pareto Multiobjective Optimization and Introduction to Genetic Algorithms, Department of Computer Science, University of Milan, Italy, June 6th, and July 9th, 2001. Complex system management for emerging applications: mechatronics and nanotechnologies, Workshop on Optimization and Coupled Problems in Electromagnetism, OCPE03, Naples 22-23, September 2003 Education Nov. 1998 - Nov. 2001 : Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering with honors, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Pavia, Italy. Final thesis: Cost-effective Evolutionary Strategies for Pareto Optimal Front Approximation in Multiobjective Shape Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Devices - Supervisor: Professor A. Savini. Mar. 1999 - Nov. 2001 : Post-lauream school Advanced School for Integrated Education - Post-lauream Studies University Institute, Pavia - Italy. July 1998 : Summer School on Parallel Computing, CINECA - Bologna - Italy. Oct 1992 - Feb 1998 : Laurea Degree (BSc+MSc) in Electrical Engineering with honors, Department of Electrical Engineering, University of Pavia, Italy. Final Thesis: Numerical solution of eigenvalue differential problems in electromagnetics. Work performed during a stage at CNR 3

Istituto di Analisi Numerica, Pavia, Italy. Advisor: Professor F. Brezzi. Sep 1987 - Jul 1992 : Diploma in classical studies Liceo Classico Ugo Foscolo, Pavia, Italy - mark 56/60. References Professor K. Deb Professor K. Miettinen Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Math. Inf. Tech. Indian Institute of Technology University of Jyvaskyla Kanpur, Pin 208 016, INDIA P.O. Box 35, FIN-40014, Jyvaskyla, FI deb@iitk.ac.in miettine@mit.jyu.fi Tel: +91 512 2597205 Tel: + 358 14 260 2743 Professor J. K. Sykulski Head of EPE Research Group Dep. of Electronics and Computer Sc. University of Southampton Southampton, SO17 1BJ,UK J.K.Sykulski@soton.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)23 8059 3448 This curriculum vitae is the most current and accurate as of March 31, 2004. Notes JP: Paper on peer-reviewed Journal, CP: conference paper, SCP: selected conference paper for publication on a journal special issue with an additional reviewing process. 4

Bibliography [1] P. Amato and M.Farina. An alife-inspired evolutionary algorithm for dynamic multiobjective optimization problems. In Proceedings of 8th on-line World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications WSC8, http://wsc8.e-technik.uni-dortmund.de. CP. [2] F. Arpino, P. Di Barba, A. Savini, and M.Farina. Multiobjective shape optimization of a brushless dc motor by a low-cost evolutionary strategy. In IEEE Conference on Electromagnetic Field Computation CEFC02. IEEE Service Center, September 2002. CP. [3] P. Di Barba, M.Farina, U. Piovan, and A. Savini. Field simulation of forces on windings in a transformer for arc furnace. COMPEL International Journal for computation and mathematics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 19(2):381 387, 2000. SCP. [4] P. Di Barba, M.Farina, and A. Savini. Multicriteria Strategy for the optimization of Air-cored solenoid Systems, volume 18 of Studies in Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, pages 475 478. IOS press, 1999. CP. [5] P. Di Barba, M.Farina, and A. Savini. Progress in automated design of small and micro-electromechanical devices., volume 18 of Studies in Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, pages 571 574. IOS press, 1999. CP. [6] P. Di Barba, M.Farina, and A. Savini. Vector shape optimisation of an electrostatic micromotor using a genetic algorithm. COMPEL International Journal for computation and mathematics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 19(2):576 581, 2000. SCP. 5

[7] P. Di Barba, M.Farina, and A. Savini. An improved technique for enhancing diversity in pareto evolutionary optimization of electromagnetic devices. COMPEL International Journal for computation and mathematics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 20(2):482 496, 2001. SCP. [8] P. Di Barba, M.Farina, and A. Savini. Multiobjective Design Optimization of Real-Life Devices in Electrical Engineering: A Cost-Effective Evolutionary Approach. In Eckart Zitzler, Kalyanmoy Deb, Lothar Thiele, Carlos A. Coello Coello, and David Corne, editors, First International Conference on Evolutionary Multi-Criterion Optimization, volume 1993 of Lecture Notes in Computer Science, pages 560 573. Springer-Verlag, 2001. CP. [9] P. Di Barba and M.Farina. Multiobjective shape optimisation of air cored solenoids. COMPEL International Journal for computation and mathematics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 21(1):45 57, 2002. JP. [10] M. Battistetti, P. Di Barba, F. Dughiero, M.Farina, S. Lupi, and A. Savini. Multiobjective design optimisation of an inductor for surface heating:an innovative approach. In Proceedings of the IEEE CEFC2000 conference, Milwaukee, USA. IEEE, July 2000. CP. [11] M. Battistetti, F. Colaone, P. Di Barba, F. Dughiero, M.Farina, S. Lupi, and A. Savini. Optimal design of an inductor for transverse flux heating using a combined evolutionary-simplex method. COMPEL International Journal for Computation and Mathematics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 20(2):507 522, 2001. SCP. [12] D.Boffi, M.Farina, and L. Gastaldi. On the approximation of maxwell s eigenproblem in general 2d domains. Computer and Structures, 79:1089 1096, 2001. JP. [13] A. Bramanti, P. Di Barba, M.Farina, and A. Savini. Combining Response Surfaces and Evolutionary Strategies for Multiobjective Pareto Optimization in Electromagnetics, volume 11 of International Journal of Applied Electromagnetics and Mechanics, pages 1 6 JAE434. IOS press, 2000. CP. 6

[14] N. Cesario, M.Farina, E. Kovalev, and M. Markin. Multiobjective optimization for automotive application. In G. Bugeda, J.A. Desideri, J. Periaux, M. Schoenauer, and G. Winter, editors, Proceedings of International Congress on Evolutionary Methods for Design, Optimization and Control with Applications to Industrial Problems, EUROGEN03, Barcelona 14-17 September 2003. CP. [15] F. Levi, M. Gobbi, G. Mastinu, and M.Farina. Multi-objective design and selection of one single optimal solution. In Submitted to Workshop on ASME IMECE 2004. CP. [16] G. Montagna, M. Morelli, O. Nicrosini, M.Farina, and P.Amato. Pricing derivatives by path integral and neural networks. Physica A, 324:189 195, 2003. SCP. [17] G. Montagna, O. Nicrosini, M. Treccani, M. Morelli, M.Farina, and P.Amato. Pricing and hedging financial derivatives with neural networks and evolutionary algorithms. Submitted to Advances in Complex systems. JP. [18] M. Morelli, G. Montagna, O. Nicrosini, M. Treccani, M.Farina, and P.Amato. Pricing derivatives with neural networks. Physica A, 2004. SCP. [19] P.Amato, M.Farina, G.Palma, and D.Porto. An alife-inspired evolutionary algorithm for adaptive control of time-varying systems. In Proceedings of the EUROGEN2001 Conference, Athens, Greece, September 19-21, 2001, pages 227 222. International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE), Barcelona, Spain, March 2002. CP. [20] K. Rashid, M.Farina, J. A. Ramirez, J. K. Sykulski, and E. M. Freeman. A comparison of two generalized response surface methods for optimisation in electromagnetics. COMPEL International Journal for Computation and Mathematics in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, 20(3):740 753, 2001. SCP, Highly Commended Award, Emerald Literati Club, 2002. [21] M.Farina and P. Amato. On the optimal solution definition for manycriteria optimization problems. In Proceedings of the NAFIPS-FLINT 7

International Conference2002, New Orleans, June, 2002, pages 233 238. IEEE Service Center, June 2002. CP. [22] M.Farina and P. Amato. A fuzzy definition of optimality for manycriteria decision-making and optimization problems. In press on IEEE Trans. on Sys. Man and Cybern., 2003. JP. [23] M.Farina and P. Amato. Nn based response surface and evolutionary algorithms for multicriteria optimization problems with time-consuming objective evaluation. In press on to Soft Computing Journal, 2003. JP. [24] M.Farina, P. Di Barba, and A. Bramanti. A grs method for paretooptimal front identification in electromagnetic multiobjective synthesis. IEE Proceedings Science, Measurement and Technology, 149(5):207 213, 2002. JP. [25] M.Farina and P. Di Barba. Applications of Multi-Objective Evolutionary Algorithms, chapter Optimal Design Of Industrial Electromagnetic Devices: A Multiobjective Evolutionary Approach. World Scientific, Invited chapter to be published in 2004. [26] M.Farina, A. Bramanti, and P. Di Barba. Combining global and local search of non-dominated solutions in inverse electromagnetism. In Proceedings of the EUROGEN2001 Conference, Athens, Greece, September 19-21, 2001, pages 196 201. International Center for Numerical Methods in Engineering (CIMNE), Barcelona, Spain, March 2002. CP. [27] M.Farina, K. Deb, and P. Amato. Dynamic multiobjective optimization problems: test cases, approximation and applications. Proceedings of Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization International Conference EMO03, Faro, Portugal, 2003. CP. [28] M.Farina, K. Deb, and P. Amato. Dynamic multiobjective optimization problems: test cases, approximation and applications. In press on IEEE Trans. on Evolutionary Computation, 2003. JP. [29] M.Farina and M. Gobbi. A fuzzy-optima definition based multiobjective optimization of a racing car tyre-suspension system. In Submitted to Congress on Evolutionary Computation CEC04, Portland, Oregon, 20-23 2004, June 2004. CP. 8

[30] M.Farina, E. Kovalev, M. Markin, and V. Strijov. Multiobjective optimization strategies with uniformly scattered evolutionary search directions. Submitted to IEEE Trans. on Evol. Comp. JP. [31] M.Farina and P.Amato. Fuzzy optimality and evolutionary multiobjective optimization. Proceedings of Evolutionary Multiobjective Optimization International Conference EMO03, Faro, Portugal, 2003. CP. [32] M.Farina and P.Amato. Computing pareto front subsets based on fuzzy optima in many-criteria optimization problems: Evolutionary approaches. In Submitted to Workshop on ECCOMAS04 Jyvskyl, Finland on 24-28 July 2004. CP. [33] M.Farina, D. Ruggiero, N. Cesario, and P. Amato. Evolutionary optimization of parametric models: the test case of combustion in a diesel engine. In Proceedings of 8th on-line World Conference on Soft Computing in Industrial Applications WSC8, http://wsc8.e-technik.uni-dortmund.de. CP. [34] M.Farina and J. K. Sykulski. Comparative study of evolution strategies combined with approximation techniques for practical electromagnetic optimisation problem. IEEE Trans. on Mag., 37:3216 3220, 2001. SCP. [35] M.Farina. Cost-effective Evolutionary Strategies for Pareto Optimal Front Approximation in Multiobjective Shape Design Optimization of Electromagnetic Devices. PhD thesis, Department of Electrical Engineering. University of Pavia, Italy, 2001. [36] M.Farina. A minimal cost hybrid strategy for pareto optimal front approximation. Evolutionary Optimization, 3(1):41 52, 2001. JP. [37] M.Farina. A Neural Network Based Generalized Response Surface Multiobjective Evolutionary Algorithm. In Congress on Evolutionary Computation (CEC 2002), volume 1, pages 956 961, Piscataway, New Jersey, May 2002. IEEE Service Center. CP. 9