2019-2021 (3 yrs + 1 yr extension): Second-order methods for optimisation problems in machine learning, Executive Program of Cooperation in the Field of Science and Technology between the Italian Republic and the Republic of Serbia, funded by Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Serbian Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development. Coordinators: Prof. Stefania Bellavia, University of Florence, and Prof. Nataša Krklec Jerinkić, University of Novi Sad.
2019-2022 (2 yrs + 1 yr extension): VArIational methods and Numerical techniques: sHape Optimization and nonlinear Partial differential EquationS - VAIN-HOPES, 2019 V:ALERE (VAnviteLli pEr la RicErca) Program of the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli". Principal Investigator: Prof. Benedetta Pellacci, University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli".
2020: Optimization for Machine Learning and Machine Learning for Optimization, INdAM-GNCS Project, funded by Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica. Scientific Coordinator: Dott. Federica Porta, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia.
2019: Advanced Nonlinear Optimization Methods for Image Processing, INdAM-GNCS Project, funded by Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica. Scientific Coordinator: Dott. Germana Landi, University of Bologna.
2015-2018 (3 yrs): EoCoE - Energy oriented Centre of Excellence for computing applications, EU Horizon 2020 Project, Call H2020-EINFRA-2015-1. Coordinator: Commissariat à l'énergie atomique et aux énergies alternatives (CEA), France. Responsibility for the activities at the University of Campania "Luigi Vanvitelli", Membership of the Project Steering Board: Prof. Daniela di Serafino.
2018: Convex Non-Convex Optimization for Image Processing, INdAM-GNCS Project, funded by Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica. Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Serena Morigi, University of Bologna.
2016: PING - Nonlinear Inverse Problems in Geophysics, INdAM-GNCS Project, funded by Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica. Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Giuseppe Rodriguez, University of Cagliari.
2015: Numerical Methods for Nonconvex/Nonsmooth Optimization and Applications, INdAM-GNCS Project, funded by Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica. Scientific Coordinator: Dott. Valentina De Simone, Second University of Naples.
2014: First Order Optimization Methods for Image Restoration and Analysis, INdAM-GNCS Project, funded by Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica, Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Daniela di Serafino.
2013: Numerical Methods and Software for Large-Scale Optimization with Applications to Image Processing, INdAM-GNCS Project, funded by Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica. Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Daniela di Serafino.
2012: Advanced Numerical Methods for Preconditioning Linear Systems Arising from PDE and Optimization Problems, INdAM-GNCS Project, funded by Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica, Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Daniela di Serafino.
2009-2011: Co-advising PhD for IT Research in the Mediterranean region (COADVISE), European Project, FP7-PEOPLE-IRSES-2008, Responsible for the activities at the Second University of Naples: Prof. Daniela di Serafino.
2009-2011: HYDROMED - Hydrologie et Problèmes Inverses, INRIA Programmme EuroMéditerranée 3+3. Scientific Coordinator of the Second University of Naples Research Unit: Prof. Daniela di Serafino.
2011: Advanced Numerical Methods for Large-Scale Constrained Nonlinear Optimization Problems, INdAM-GNCS Project, funded by Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica. Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Benedetta Morini, University of Florence.
2010: Analysis and Iterative Solution of Large-scale Linear Systems in Optimization Problems, INdAM-GNCS Project, funded by Istituto Nazionale di Alta Matematica Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Benedetta Morini, University of Florence.
2008-2010: Nonlinear Optimization, Variational Inequalities and Equilibrium Problems, PRIN Project, funded by the Italian Ministry for Education, University and Research. Second University of Naples Research Unit Leader since September 2009: Prof. Daniela di Serafino.
2007-2009: High-Performance Scientific Computing and Econometric Modelling, Protocol for Scientific and Technological Cooperation between Italy and Cyprus. Italian Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Daniela di Serafino.
2006-2008: Numerical Computing for Groundwater Flows, INRIA Programme 3+3 Méditerranée. Scientific Coordinator of the Second University of Naples Research Unit: Prof. Daniela di Serafino.
2005-2007: Innovative Problems and Methods in Nonlinear Optimization, PRIN Project, funded by the Italian Ministry for University and Research. Principal Investigator: Prof. Gianni Di Pillo, University of Rome "La Sapienza".
2005-2006: A Computational Procedure for Protein Folding Simulation, project funded by the Campania Regional Board. Scientific Coordinator: Prof. Marco D'Apuzzo, Second University of Naples.
2003-2006: Large Scale Nonlinear Optimization, FIRB Project, funded by Italian Ministry for University and Research. Principal Investigator: Prof. Gianni Di Pillo, University of Rome "La Sapienza".
2001-2002: Development of Earth Observation Applications with High-Performance Computing Systems and Tools, ASI-PQE2000 Project, funded by the Italian Space Agency (ASI).
1999-2001: Software System for Monitoring and Forecasting Air Pollution in Campania (SPMIAC), project funded by the Campania Regional Board.
1997-1998: Numerical Analysis: Methods and Mathematical Software, CoFin Project, funded by Italian Ministry for University and Research. Principal Investigator: Prof. Valeria Ruggiero, University of Ferrara.
1996-1998: Parallel Industrial NumErical Applications and Portable Libraries (PINEAPL), European Project, IV ESPRIT Framework. Principal Investigator: Numerical Algorithms Group (NAG), Oxford, UK.
1989-1994: Informatics Systems and Parallel Computing, Special CNR Project (Progetto Finalizzato CNR).