Antonello Monti

Antonello Monti is a Professor and Institute Director at RWTH Aachen University since October 2008, where coordination of a research group focused on automation for Future Grids is a primary responsibility. Monti's research encompasses areas such as simulation of complex systems, distributed intelligence for grid automation, advanced monitoring solutions for distribution grids, and smart home/smart city applications. Since August 2019, Monti also serves as Group Leader at Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, facilitating cooperation between Fraunhofer and RWTH Aachen for energy sector digitalization. Additionally, since April 2021, Monti has held the position of Chair of the Technical Activity Council at LF Energy Foundation. Monti’s academic journey includes a professorship at the University of South Carolina and a role as Assistant Professor at Politecnico di Milano, along with early career experience as an R&D Engineer at Ansaldo Industria. Monti earned a PhD in Electrical Engineering and a Laurea in Ingegneria Elettrotecnica from Politecnico di Milano.