Ettore Merlo

Ettore Merlo is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Engineering and Software Engineering at Polytechnique Montréal, where he leads research in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and software systems. He holds an M.Sc. from the University of Turin and a Ph.D. from McGill University. His affiliations include membership in the Institute for Data Valorization (IVADO), focusing on data science and AI innovation.

His research integrates software engineering with AI, emphasizing:

• Software artifact analysis (static/dynamic/symbolic)
• AI-driven security solutions for clone detection, malware analysis, and access control
• Fairness and robustness in machine learning systems
• Evolutionary analysis of software vulnerabilities

Recent publications (2022-2025) demonstrate a strong focus on ethical AI, including bias mitigation in neural networks, automated anomaly detection, and certification of safety-critical ML systems. His work frequently applies graph neural networks, unsupervised learning, and formal verification methods to industrial and cybersecurity challenges.

Professor Merlo has supervised 25 graduate students (10 PhD, 15 Master's), with projects ranging from avionics software to phishing kit analysis. While no scientific awards are listed, his extensive publication record includes 136 works spanning journals, conferences, and technical reports.

Collaborations include partnerships with industrial telecommunication firms and international academia. No dedicated lab is specified, but his research aligns with Polytechnique Montréal's 'New Frontiers in Information and Communications Technologies' center.