In recent years, research in Industrial Processes at DIME has focused on developing advanced solutions in the field of interoperable simulation and strategic engineering, addressing complex challenges in sectors such as defense, security, logistics, industry, and critical infrastructure. At the core of this activity lies the MS2G paradigm (Modeling, interoperable Simulation, and Serious Games), which integrates modeling, artificial intelligence, complex systems, and immersive technologies to support analysis, forecasting, and decision-making in dynamic and high-uncertainty contexts.

One of the main pillars of our research is the design of digital twins and advanced simulators capable of replicating real environments to optimize operations and resources. These tools have been employed in scenarios such as ports, industrial plants, and infrastructure networks, with the goal of improving resilience, safety, and productivity. The combined use of intelligent agents, augmented reality, predictive algorithms, and big data analytics has enabled proactive and sustainable management of complex systems.

Another area of research concerns autonomous systems—land, maritime, aerial, and space—and their integration into distributed architectures through interoperable simulations. This has made it possible to explore new operational strategies in multi-domain scenarios, such as crisis management, military operations, or space exploration.

Our research has also developed immersive environments and serious games for advanced training, aimed at preparing operators and decision-makers under realistic conditions, strengthening response capabilities in complex and critical situations.

The goal is to contribute to technological innovation and digital transformation through an integrated and multidisciplinary approach, providing reliable decision-making tools to tackle today’s challenges and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Involved Laboratories

• Simulation Team Lab, Genoa (Plant Technologies and Simulation – Simulation Unit Genoa, RADRL, Prof. Agostino Bruzzone)
• Simulation Team Lab, Savona (Plant Technologies and Simulation – Simulation Unit Savona, RADRL, Prof. Agostino Bruzzone)

Representative Publications

• Solis, A. O., Marquez, L. O., & Bruzzone, A. G. (2020). Editorial: Special section on modeling and simulation in disaster and emergency management. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 67(3), 516-518. 
• Bruzzone, A. G. (2015). Perspectives of modeling & applied simulation: "modeling, algorithms and simulations: Advances and novel researches for problem-solving and decision-making in complex, multi-scale and multi-domain systems". Journal of Computational Science, 10, 63-65. 
• Bruzzone, A. G., & Longo, F. (2013). 3D simulation as training tool in container terminals: The TRAINPORTS simulator. Journal of Manufacturing Systems, 32(1), 85. 
• Bruzzone, A. G., & Longo, F. (2010). An advanced system for supporting the decision process within large-scale retail stores. Simulation, 86(12), 742-762. 
• Bruzzone, A., & Signorile, R. (1998). Simulation and genetic algorithms for ship planning and shipyard layout. Simulation, 71(2), 74-83.