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  1. Neural Network-Based Optimization of Hybrid Rocket Design for Modular Multistage Launch Vehicle

    Article • Aerospace, April 2026, MDPI AG

    Alessandro Zavoli

  2. Gaussian-Process-Based Covariance Control for Autonomous On-Orbit Servicing

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, March 2026, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  3. Convex Approach to Optimal Spacecraft Attitude Reorientation with Keep-Out Constraints

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, February 2026, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  4. Curriculum Reinforcement Learning for Fuel-Optimal Spacecraft Guidance and Control with Constraints

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, February 2026, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  5. A Distributed Leader-Follower Consensus Control Approach for Aerial Load Transportation

    Article • January 2026, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  6. Chance-Constraint Robust Trajectory Optimization with a Hybrid Multiple-Shooting Approach

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, November 2025, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  7. Stochastic Path Planning with Obstacle Avoidance for UAVs Using Covariance Control

    Article • Applied Sciences, September 2025, MDPI AG

    Alessandro Zavoli

  8. Gaussian Process-Based Covariance Control for Autonomous On-Orbit Servicing

    Article • January 2025, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  9. Optimal Formation Control for Cooperative Slung Load Transportation

    Article • January 2024, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli, Prof Giulio Avanzini

  10. Chance-constraint method for covariance control of low-thrust interplanetary missions

    Article • January 2024, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  11. Design of a launch vehicle based on hybrid propulsion with the reuse of a single engine unit.

    Article • January 2024, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli, Paolo Maria Zolla

  12. Robust interplanetary trajectory design under multiple uncertainties via meta-reinforcement learning

    Article • Acta Astronautica, January 2024, Elsevier

    Alessandro Zavoli

  13. Autonomous Guidance Between Quasiperiodic Orbits in Cislunar Space via Deep Reinforcement Learning

    Article • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, August 2023, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  14. Reply by the Authors to G. Rapakoulias and P. Tsiotras

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, February 2023, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Boris Benedikter, Alessandro Zavoli

  15. Comparative Analysis of Reinforcement Learning Algorithms for Robust Interplanetary Trajectory Design

    Article • January 2023, Springer Science + Business Media

    Alessandro Zavoli

  16. Evolutionary Optimization for Active Debris Removal Mission Planning

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  17. Optimization of UAV Robust Control Using Genetic Algorithm

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2023, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  18. Meta-reinforcement learning for adaptive spacecraft guidance during finite-thrust rendezvous missions

    Article • Acta Astronautica, December 2022, Elsevier

    Alessandro Zavoli

  19. Image-Based Meta-Reinforcement Learning for Autonomous Guidance of an Asteroid Impactor

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, November 2022, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  20. Convex Approach to Covariance Control with Application to Stochastic Low-Thrust Trajectory Optimization

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, August 2022, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Boris Benedikter, Alessandro Zavoli

  21. Surrogate Neural Network for Rapid Flight Performance Evaluation of Hybrid Rocket Engines

    Article • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, July 2022, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  22. Single axis pointing for underactuated spacecraft with a residual angular momentum

    Article • Aerospace Science and Technology, May 2022, Elsevier

    Alessandro Zavoli

  23. Convex Optimization of Launch Vehicle Ascent Trajectory with Heat-Flux and Splash-Down Constraints

    Article • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, January 2022, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Boris Benedikter, Alessandro Zavoli

  24. Deep Learning Techniques for Autonomous Spacecraft Guidance During Proximity Operations

    Article • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, November 2021, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  25. Tracking Filter Integration in the Adaptive Augmenting Controller of a Launch Vehicle

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, August 2021, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  26. Reinforcement Learning for Robust Trajectory Design of Interplanetary Missions

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, July 2021, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  27. Evolutionary Optimization of Multirendezvous Impulsive Trajectories

    Article • International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, May 2021, Wiley

    Alessandro Zavoli

  28. Convex Approach to Three-Dimensional Launch Vehicle Ascent Trajectory Optimization

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, April 2021, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Boris Benedikter, Alessandro Zavoli

  29. Integrated Optimization of First-Stage SRM and Ascent Trajectory of Multistage Launch Vehicles

    Article • Journal of Spacecraft and Rockets, April 2021, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  30. Optimal Tuning for Robust Control of a Small Fixed-Wing UAV

    Article • January 2021, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  31. Machine Learning Techniques for Autonomous Spacecraft Guidance during Proximity Operations

    Article • January 2021, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  32. Genetic Algorithm Based Parameter Tuning for Robust Control of Launch Vehicle in Atmospheric Flight

    Article • IEEE Access, January 2021, Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineers (IEEE)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  33. Autonomous Upper Stage Guidance Using Convex Optimization and Model Predictive Control

    Article • November 2020, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli, Boris Benedikter

  34. Optimal Tuning of Adaptive Augmenting Controller for Launch Vehicles in Atmospheric Flight

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, November 2020, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Mr Agostino Neri, Alessandro Zavoli

  35. Preliminary Capture Trajectory Design for Europa Tomography Probe

    Article • International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, August 2018, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Alessandro Zavoli

  36. How to point a satellite antenna when only two reaction wheels work

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, June 2017, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Prof Giulio Avanzini, Alessandro Zavoli

  37. Spacecraft dynamics under the action of Y-dot magnetic control law

    Article • Acta Astronautica, May 2016, Elsevier

    Alessandro Zavoli

  38. Indirect Optimization of Finite-Thrust Cooperative Rendezvous

    Article • Journal of Guidance Control and Dynamics, February 2015, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  39. Tour of Jupiter Galilean moons: Winning solution of GTOC6

    Article • Acta Astronautica, September 2014, Elsevier

    Alessandro Zavoli

  40. Deployment of a Two-Spacecraft Formation into a Highly Elliptic Orbit with Collision Avoidance

    Article • August 2012, American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)

    Alessandro Zavoli

  41. Indirect Optimization of Satellite Deployment into a Highly Elliptic Orbit

    Article • International Journal of Aerospace Engineering, January 2012, Hindawi Publishing Corporation

    Alessandro Zavoli