Giovanna Guerrini

Giovanna Guerrini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Informatics, Bioengineering, Robotics, and Systems Engineering (DIBRIS) at the University of Genoa, Italy. She is actively involved in research, teaching, and academic service, with leadership roles in major conferences such as EDBT (Executive Board Member and Treasurer), SOFSEM (Track Chair), and UMAP (Workshop Chair).

Her research interests include:

• Data Management
• Large Scale and Semantic Data Management
• Approximate and Adaptive Query Processing
• Linked Data and Ontology Matching
• Graph Matching and Geospatial Ontologies
• Spatio-Temporal Data and Location Inference
• Computer Science Education and Computational Thinking

Her recent publications show a growing focus on computer science education, particularly in using gamified and extended reality environments, Sonic Pi for teaching concurrency, and AI-driven tools for enhancing computational thinking. This reflects a shift toward pedagogical innovation and student-centered learning methodologies.

She has been recognized through active participation in top-tier program committees (SIGMOD, ISWC, ICDE) and organizing key workshops and schools (EDBT School 2017, APCSE at UMAP). No formal scientific awards are listed in the provided text.

She advises multiple PhD students, both current and past, and contributes to academic grants and collaborative projects, particularly in database education and data science initiatives. She is affiliated with research groups including the DaMA Research Group, Data Science and Engineering Research Program, Big Data Interest Group UniGe, and CINI Big Data Research Lab.