ABOUT ME

Over the past years, I have focused on solving real-world problems by combining theoretical methods with practical implementation. I am currently a postdoctoral researcher in mechatronics and systems engineering, with research interests in numerical methods, symbolic computing, optimization, computational geometry, and automatic code generation for the efficient simulation of dynamical systems governed by ODEs and DAEs in the context of IVPs and BVPs. Motivated by challenging problems and eager to explore new methodologies, I am now seeking a position in a dynamic and research-driven environment that values innovation, where my attention to detail and analytical mindset can contribute positively.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

  • Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Full time), University of Trento, Italy (Sept. 2024 - Present)
    Research on new numerical methods for the simulation and control of satellite formations dedicated to space weather monitoring applications.
  • Teaching Assistant (Contract), University of Trento, Italy (Jan. 2021 - Present)
    Assisting the delivery of undergraduate and graduate courses in Numerical Analysis, Mechatronics System Simulation and Precision Engineering, which includes giving lectures, supervising exams and theses, and providing support.
  • Research Grant (Full time), University of Trento, Italy (Jun. 2020 - Oct. 2020)
    Development of a high-fidelity physical tire model for real-time simulations and optimal control of vehicles.
  • Mechanical Designer (Part time), BSG Technologies S.r.l., Italy (Sept. 2015 - Sept. 2017)
    Design of automated and robotized plants for the food, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries; feasibility studies prior to the contracting phase; creation of technical documentation; detailed 3D modeling and structural analysis of stressed components.
  • Quality Control Technician (Internship), OZ S.p.A., Italy (Jun. 2012 - Aug. 2012)
    Internship at the quality control department, conducting tests on cast and forged vehicle rims with a focus on fatigue tests and Woehler curves extraction.
  • Mechanical Technician (Internship), Breton S.p.A., Italy (Jun. 2011 - Aug. 2011)
    Internship at the assembly shop, gaining technical skills and practical experience in mechanical assembly.

EDUCATION

  • PhD - Mechatronics & System Engineering, University of Trento, Italy (Nov. 2020 - Aug. 2024)
  • MSc - Mechatronics Engineering, University of Trento, Italy (Sept. 2017 - Mar. 2020)
  • BSc - Mechanical Engineering, University of Padua, Italy (Sept. 2013 - Jul. 2017)
  • Mechanical Technician Diploma, I.T.I.S. "Eugenio Barsanti", Italy (Sept. 2007 - Jun. 2013)

SOFTWARE SKILLS

  • Advanced: C++, Maple, Matlab, SolidWorks
  • Intermediate: C, CMake, Git, LaTeX, AutoCAD
  • Basic: C#, CUDA, Python, Ruby, R, Mathematica

LANGUAGES

  • Italian: native
  • English: fluent
  • German: preparing for the B1 exam

PROJECTS

  • TireX (Lead researcher), University of Trento, Italy & The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company, USA (Sept. 2024 - Present)
    Development of a physical tire model with temperature and wear effects for real-time simulations and optimal control of vehicles. Extensive use of hybrid symbolic-numeric computation and advanced programming techniques to maximize software performance. Validation and fitting on experimental data.

PUBLICATIONS

  1. D. Stocco, E. Bertolazzi (2021). Acme: A Small 3D Geometry Library. SoftwareX, 16, 100845. doi:10.1016/j.softx.2021.100845
  2. D. Stocco, M. Larcher (2024). A Symbolic-Numerical Approach to Index Reduction and Solution of Differential-Algebraic Equations. In Numerical Computations: Theory and Algorithms International Conference, NUMTA 2023. Springer.
  3. D. Stocco, M. Larcher, F. Biral, E. Bertolazzi (2024). A Novel Approach for Real-Time Tire-Ground Enveloping Modeling. Journal of Computational and Nonlinear Dynamics, 1-13. doi:10.1115/1.4065439
  4. D. Stocco, F. Biral, E. Bertolazzi (2024). A Physical Tire Model for Real-Time Simulations. Mathematics and Computers in Simulation, 223, 654-676. doi:10.1016/j.matcom.2024.04.020
  5. D. Stocco, E. Bertolazzi (2024). Symbolic Matrix Factorization for Differential-Algebraic Equations Index Reduction. Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, 448, 115898. doi:10.1016/j.cam.2024.115898
  6. D. Stocco, M. Larcher, M. Tomasi, E. Bertolazzi (2025). TrussMe-Fem: A Toolbox for Symbolic-Numerical Analysis and Solution of Structures. Computer Physics Communications, 309, 109476. doi:10.1016/j.cpc.2024.109476
  7. D. Stocco, M. Larcher (2024). Solution of Differential-Algebraic Equations Through Symbolic Index Reduction. In ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Volume 5: Dynamics, Vibration, and Control. doi:10.1115/imece2024-146971
  8. M. Larcher, D. Stocco, M. Tomasi, F. Biral (2024). A Symbolic-Numerical Approach to Suspension Kinematics and Compliance Analysis. In ASME International Mechanical Engineering Congress and Exposition, Volume 5: Dynamics, Vibration, and Control. doi:10.1115/imece2024-147175
  9. E. Bertolazzi, D. Stocco (2025). Parallel cyclic reduction of padded bordered almost block diagonal matrices. Journal of Computational and Applied Mathematics, 458, 116331. doi:10.1016/j.cam.2024.116331
  10. D. Stocco, E. Bertolazzi (Under Revision). Advances in Symbolic Linear Algebra for Engineering Applications.
  11. D. Stocco, E. Bertolazzi (Under Revision). Trajectory Collision and Proximity Analysis over Long Time Spans Using High-Dimensional Axis-Aligned Bounding Box Trees.
  12. M. Focchi, D. Fontanelli, D. Stocco, R. Bussola, L. Palopoli (Under Revision). Pseudo-Kinematic Trajectory Control and Planning of Tracked Vehicles.
  13. G. Corradini, D. Stocco, E. Bertolazzi, F. Biral (Under Revision). Estimation of Tire Forces and Torques via Nonlinear Suspension Models and Optimal Control.

CONFERENCE TALKS

  • 3rd International Conference on Numerical Computations: Theory and Algorithms (NUMTA2023), 14-20 June 2023, Pizzo Calabro, Italy.
  • 2nd International Conference on Machine Design (MD2023), 7-8 Septbber 2023, Porto, Portugal.
  • ASME International Engineering Congress Mechanical Exposition (IMECE2024), 17-21 November 2024, Portland, Oregon, USA.
  • IAA 12th Symposium on the Future of Space Exploration (FSE2025), 9-11 June 2025, Turin, Italy.

HOBBIES

I am an avid cyclist and bike tourer. I love discovering places, people and cultures along the way. On rainy days, I enjoy playing my electric bass.