chiaradaini

Chiara Daini

PhD Student in Computer Science

chiara.daini@inria.fr

Education

Ph.D. in Computer Science
Sycomores Team, Inria Lille (2021–Present)
Subject: Optimization of CNN Inference in Real-Time Systems
Supervisors: Giuseppe Lipari (University of Lille) and Houssam Eddine Zahaf (University of Nantes)

Master’s in Automation Engineering
University of Pavia (2019–2021)
Pavia, Lombardy, Italy

Bachelor’s in Industrial Engineering
University of Pavia (2012–2015) Pavia, Lombardy, Italy

Professional Experience

Internship Trainee
Inria (Mar 2021–Nov 2021)
Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur, France

Conducted research for the master’s thesis project on macroscopic traffic control with the integration of CAVs (Connected Autonomous Vehicles).
Acquired advanced skills in system and control theory.
Formulated and implemented mathematical models of vehicular flow using partial and ordinary differential equations.

Application Engineer
Rollon (2015–2021)
Milan, Lombardy, Italy

Provided pre- and post-sale technical support:
Led market-wide analyses to identify innovation opportunities based on customer needs.
Served as Product Market Lead for Italy and Japan:
Training Coordinator:

Publications

Centralized Traffic Control via Small Fleets of Connected and Automated Vehicles
C. Daini, P. Goatin, M.L. Delle Monache, A. Ferrara
2022 European Control Conference (ECC), 371–376, 2022

Interacting Moving Bottlenecks in Traffic Flow
P. Goatin, C. Daini, M.L. Delle Monache, A. Ferrara
Networks and Heterogeneous Media 18 (2), 930–945, 2023

Traffic Control via Fleets of Connected and Automated Vehicles
C. Daini, M.L. Delle Monache, P. Goatin, A. Ferrara
2023

Work In Progress: A New Task Model for Real-Time DNNs Over GPU
M. Dridi, Y. Abdeddaim, C. Daini
2023 IEEE 29th Real-Time and Embedded Technology and Applications Symposium (RTAS), 2023

Background

Strong foundation in mechanics, physics, and robotics, with a focus on applying these skills to real-time computational problems and artificial intelligence.

Research Interests

Optimization of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) for real-time systems
Integer Linear Programming (ILP) and heuristic methods
Embedded systems and heterogeneous architectures

Contact

Email: chiara.daini@inria.fr