Roberto Del Prete PhD
ESA Φ-lab | Ex SmartSat CRC Visiting Researcher | Ex AIML Intern | NATO Early Career Scientist
Roberto is Ph.D. candidate specializing in TinyML and edge computing. He focuses on enhancing time-critical decision-making through cutting-edge AI solutions for both space missions and Earth monitoring. Currently pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Naples Federico II, his work focuses on developing innovative systems such as vision-based navigation and onboard AI solutions for analyzing Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) raw data.
Del Prete's professional journey includes roles as a Visiting Researcher at both the European Space Agency's Phi-Lab and SmartSat CRC in Australia. Recognized for his contributions, he received the 2022 NATO STO Early Career Scientist Award and participated in the 2021 NASA-ESA Trans-Atlantic Training. Notably, he won the best presentation award at the AI4Space@CVPR workshop in 2024, and he has been a key contributor to high-impact projects like the Kanyini Mission. With more than 30 scientific publications, Del Prete's dedication to leveraging AI and remote sensing technologies aims to address global challenges in Earth observation and space exploration.