What motivated you to choose the Master’s degree program in Automation Engineering, and which specific areas have interested you the most?

I chose the Master’s degree in Automation Engineering as a natural continuation of my Bachelor’s studies. The decision dates back to high school, specifically my fourth year, when I decided to pursue studies in Engineering. While exploring the various specializations, Automation immediately caught my attention due to its comprehensive and interdisciplinary nature—qualities that make it unique within the field of industrial engineering.

Tell us about a significant experience you had during your studies, such as a practical project or a collaboration with companies in the fields that interest you the most.

Among the various hands-on experiences, I particularly remember the automation laboratory. It was one of the first opportunities where we were given full autonomy in our work: the environment closely resembled that of a real workplace, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, team building, and shared goals. I consider it an excellent training ground for testing both our technical skills and our ability to work as a team.

How has the multidisciplinary nature of the degree program influenced your professional choices, and what career opportunities do you think may arise from the variety of skills you have acquired?

Thanks to the multidisciplinary nature of the degree program, I believe it is possible to enter various fields, both within industrial and information engineering, and beyond. One of the aspects I find most valuable about the program is precisely the mindset it fosters: the ability to approach complex problems in a structured way, a solid theoretical foundation across multiple disciplines, and the opportunity to tailor the study plan according to one’s interests, delving deeper into the areas found most stimulating.

Can you tell us about your Master’s thesis? What was the topic, and how did you apply the knowledge acquired during your studies to the research or project you developed?

The experience of working on my Master’s thesis was extremely formative and empowering. I focused on the application of machine learning techniques in the manufacturing sector, with the aim of optimizing industrial processes and providing a tool to support production. Having encountered similar topics during coursework proved fundamental: even without in-depth specialist knowledge, I had the conceptual foundations needed to orient myself. This allowed me to more easily learn everything necessary to successfully complete my thesis project.