Sara Carcangiu is Assistant Professor of the Power System Group at the DIEE of the University of Cagliari, where she carried out research activities in the Circuit Theory Group from 2006 to 2022. Her research activity mainly concerned the following fields: optimization methods of electromagnetic devices and development of parallel computing algorithms, optimization and inversion methods based on neural networks, diagnosis using neural networks, synthesis algorithms of artificial neural networks, development of Bit Loading algorithms for the optimization of the modulated signal within broad band Power Line Communication (PLC) communication systems, study and development of innovative systems for the production of electricity, development of a system for the exploitation of wind energy in urban areas, classification, prediction and avoidance of destructive events and MHD instability in nuclear fusion reactors, signal processing techniques for non-intrusive monitoring of electrical loads.Her research activity currently focuses on the development of artificial intelligence techniques applied to distribution networks with particular attention to flexibility and participation in distributed resource service markets.She is co-author of more than 60 scientific papers published in international journals and in the proceedings of international, IEEE, and IMEKO and national conferences.