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Davide Bacciu
Professor of Machine Learning @ UNIPI | Head of Pervasive AI Lab | Director of AI Research @ Aptus.AI | VP of Italian Association for AI | Coordinator of EIC EMERGE
Davide Bacciu is a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence and machine learning, currently serving as a Full Professor at the Università di Pisa since November 2023.1 His career at the university spans over a decade, having previously held positions as Associate Professor and Assistant Professor.1
Research and Expertise
Professor Bacciu is an expert in machine learning, particularly focusing on:
- Structured information processing (trees, graphs)
- Continual learning
- Distributed learning
He heads the Pervasive Artificial Intelligence Laboratory at the university and has been involved in several significant research projects.1
Leadership Roles
Bacciu holds several important leadership positions:
- Director of AI Research at Aptus.AI
- Vice President of the Italian Association for Artificial Intelligence
- Chair of the Neural Network Technical Committee at IEEE
- Coordinator of the EIC EMERGE project
Academic Contributions
As an accomplished researcher, Bacciu:
- Supervises graduate and post-graduate research
- Coordinates projects funded by public and industrial bodies
- Serves as a Senior Editor for IEEE Transactions on Neural Networks and Learning Systems
Career Progression
Bacciu's career at the Università di Pisa has seen steady advancement:
- Full Professor (November 2023 - Present)
- Associate Professor (July 2020 - November 2023)
- Assistant Professor (May 2014 - July 2020)
- Research Associate (January 2009 - April 2014)
Additional Ventures
Beyond his academic roles, Bacciu is also involved in entrepreneurial activities, having founded QuantaBrain in February 2023.1
