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By integrating expertise from three world-class hosts, the unique nature of SWELL will enable efficient, fast, and practical control implementation with real-time capabilities and a low-cost design, supporting the pathway towards the effective commercialization of wave energy. This project comprises four scientific work packages, which accomplish: (i) accurate nonlinear hydrodynamic modeling of wave energy converters, (ii) efficient MPC design exploitating the explicit MPC paradigm enabled by convex relaxation techniques, (iii) experimental validation of the developed models and control, through the definition of a custom analog electronic circuit efficiently implementing the designed MPC, and (iv) release of open-source software implementing the developed methods. This fellowship will expand the career horizons of the fellow through a highly multidisciplinary plan, building upon and extending beyond his current competencies. The fellow is well-positioned to undertake this project, enabling him to develop innovative concepts based on his PhD research. The unprecedented nature of this action will launch the fellow on a trajectory to a productive scientific career.