I’m a researcher at Politecnico di Milano, focused on the optimization of multi-energy systems. I’m especially motivated by work with clear real-world impact, translating models into practical decision-support tools for system planning and operation. Most of our research is validated on PoliGrid, the university’s real multi-energy microgrid, which allows us to test optimization strategies using real assets and operational data. A key source of novelty in my research group is the explicit modelling of electricity market interactions, connecting technical operation with market design and price signals. In this context, we treat flexibility and ancillary services as a major source of economic value for smart energy systems like microgrids.