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Fabrizio Riguzzi is a Full Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Ferrara, Italy. His academic career spans over two decades at the same institution, having served as Associate Professor (2014-2020) and Assistant Professor/Ricercatore (1999-2014). He is an active researcher in the fields of Logic Programming and Statistical Relational Artificial Intelligence with numerous publications and leadership roles in international conferences. His educational background includes: PhD in Electronic and Computer Engineering from the University of Bologna (1999) Laurea in Computer Engineering from the University of Bologna (1995) Riguzzi's research focuses on probabilistic approaches to artificial intelligence, particularly probabilistic logic programming and statistical relational AI. His work bridges symbolic reasoning with probabilistic methods, developing frameworks for uncertain knowledge representation and reasoning. He has made significant contributions to probabilistic answer set programming, neuro-symbolic integration, and applications in areas like network intrusion detection and knowledge graph completion. His research demonstrates how logical formalisms can be enhanced with probabilistic reasoning to tackle real-world problems with uncertainty. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating neural and symbolic approaches in AI, with significant work on probabilistic answer set programming frameworks. His research spans theoretical foundations of probabilistic logic programming, practical implementations, and applications in cybersecurity, knowledge graphs, and decision-making under uncertainty. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects computer science theory with practical AI applications. His notable awards include: Alain Colmerauer 10-Year Test-of-Time Award at ICLP 2021 Best Paper Award for "BUNDLE: A Reasoner for Probabilistic Ontologies" at RR-2013 Highly Commended Paper Award for "Probabilistic declarative process mining" at KSEM 2010 Riguzzi has supervised several PhD students to completion, including Elena Bellodi, Riccardo Zese, and Giuseppe Cota, who have gone on to win prestigious awards for their theses. He has served in numerous editorial roles, including Associate Editor of the Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research and Editor in Chief of Intelligenza Artificiale. His leadership extends to organizing major conferences like ILP 2018 and serving on program committees for top AI venues including IJCAI, AAAI, and ECAI. He is a member of the ML@unife research group and has developed several online systems including cplint, TRILL, and an Online AUC calculator. His work has fostered collaborations across the AI research community, particularly in the areas of probabilistic logic programming and neuro-symbolic AI.

• Logic Programming
• Statistical Relational Artificial Intelligence
• Probabilistic Logic Programming
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Marianna Nicolosi Asmundo is an Associate Professor of Mathematical Logic (MAT/01) at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (DMI) of the University of Catania. She earned her PhD from the same university in 2003 and serves as a proposing member of CINUM - Interdepartmental Center for Humanistic Computing. Teaches undergraduate and graduate programs in Mathematics Master's Degree Programs in Computer Science Textual Sciences for Digital Professions (Department of Humanities) Her research spans automatic deduction, tableaux-based deductive systems, decision procedures in elementary set theory and non-classical logic, interactive theorem proving, knowledge bases, ontologies, and reasoning services for the semantic web. Recent publications emphasize ontology interoperability, blockchain-based knowledge representation, and set-theoretic reasoning frameworks. She contributes to ontologies for cultural heritage (Saint Gall monastery modeling, archaeological Sicilian landscapes) and blockchain applications. Collaborates extensively with researchers like D. Cantone and D.F. Santamaria on description logic systems. Active member of CINUM - Interdepartmental Center for Humanistic Computing Supervises thesis projects on semantic web and blockchain ontologies

• Mathematical Logic
• Automatic Deduction
• Description Logic
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Gianluca Cima is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering of Sapienza University of Rome since April 2023, following a postdoctoral position at CNRS's LaBRI laboratory (University of Bordeaux) from February 2021 to March 2023. His educational background includes: PhD in Engineering in Computer Science from Sapienza University of Rome (2020), supervised by Prof. Maurizio Lenzerini, with a six-month visiting period at the University of Oxford Dr. Cima's research centers on Knowledge Representation and Reasoning , Description Logics and Ontologies , and Ontology-Based Data Management , with significant contributions to Controlled Query Evaluation for secure data access. His work bridges theoretical foundations in description logics with practical applications in semantic technologies, as demonstrated by co-chairing the First International Workshop on Logical Foundations of Neuro-Symbolic AI (LNSAI 2024). Analysis of his 2024-2025 publications reveals a concentrated research trajectory in controlled query evaluation mechanisms, entity resolution systems, and ontology-based data integration, increasingly incorporating epistemic reasoning and security policies while maintaining strong ties to database theory fundamentals. His scientific recognition includes: EurAI Doctoral Dissertation Award (2020) for "Abstraction in Ontology-based Data Management" (published in FAIA book series) Distinguished Paper Award at IJCAI 2024 Dr. Cima serves as Guest Editor for the "Knowledge Representation and Ontology-Based Data Management" special issue in Information journal and has held leadership roles including Program/General Co-Chair for LNSAI 2024. His academic service and editorial work indicate active grant involvement and research direction-setting within his field. He is embedded in Sapienza's Data Management and Semantic Technologies research group, contributing to the Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge Representation domain through collaborative projects in semantic web technologies and knowledge-based systems development.

• Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
• Description Logics and Ontologies
• Database Theory
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Alberto Marcone is a Full Professor of Mathematical Logic at the University of Udine, where he serves as the Director of the Department of Mathematical, Computer and Physical Sciences (DMIF) since October 1, 2024. His academic home is within the Department of Mathematical, Computer and Physical Sciences at the University of Udine, located at Via delle Scienze, 208 -- Loc. Rizzi, 33100 Udine, Italy. Professor Marcone's research spans several interconnected areas within mathematical logic. His primary interests include reverse mathematics, descriptive set theory, well-quasi-order and better-quasi-order theory, and computable analysis with particular emphasis on the Weihrauch lattice. His work explores the logical strength of mathematical theorems, classification problems in continuum theory, and the computational content of mathematical principles. He has made significant contributions to understanding the relationships between different mathematical principles and their proof-theoretic strength. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a consistent focus on the intricate connections between order theory, reverse mathematics, and descriptive set theory. His work often examines the logical strength of combinatorial principles related to well-quasi-orders and better-quasi-orders, while increasingly exploring connections to computable analysis through the Weihrauch lattice framework. Recent publications demonstrate growing international collaboration, particularly with researchers across Europe, and an expanding application of logical methods to topological and metric space problems, including connections to knot theory and fractal geometry. Member of editorial board of the journal Computability Member of the board of the PhD program in Mathematics and Physics Organizer of Logic Colloquium 2018 (Udine) Organizer of Special Session on Computability Theory at AMS-UMI International Joint Meeting (Palermo, July 2024) Organizer of XXVIII Incontro di Logica AILA (Udine, September 2024) Professor Marcone teaches Mathematical Logic for both undergraduate and graduate mathematics programs at the University of Udine. His office is located on the 2nd floor, room A2 90, where he holds student reception hours either in person or via Microsoft Teams by appointment. As department director, he oversees the academic and administrative functions of the Department of Mathematical, Computer and Physical Sciences.

• Mathematical Logic
• Reverse Mathematics
• Descriptive Set Theory
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Daniele Francesco Santamaria is Assistant Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Catania. His research spans knowledge engineering, semantic web ontologies, blockchain technologies, cybersecurity, and digital humanities. Key projects include: POC4COMMERCE (ONTOCHAIN initiative for blockchain e-commerce) PECS (Privacy-Enrooted Car Systems for automotive data security) GODSCAPES (ontological approaches in archaeology) His work integrates computational logic with practical applications in agent systems, IoT interoperability, and legal language processing. Publications focus on semantic blockchain frameworks, smart contract modeling, and ontological reasoning systems. Editorial roles include reviewer, program committee member, and workshop organizer (Semantic Shields I, SWTHS 18). Certifications: Nvidia Cuda programming, IBM Mainframe, Computer Forensics.

• Knowledge Engineering and Management
• Semantic Web Ontologies
• Computational Logic
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Francesco Tulone is a Researcher at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, University of Palermo. His primary academic role involves teaching and research in mathematical analysis and integration theory. University: University of Palermo Department: Department of Mathematics and Computer Science Academic Rank: Researcher Tulone's research focuses on real analysis, harmonic analysis, and integration theory, particularly involving Henstock-Kurzweil integrals, Fourier series, and generalized integrals. His work explores descriptive characterizations of integrals, derivative recovery, and convergence properties of trigonometric and Haar series. His publications span topics like the Hake theorem, variational measures, and applications of integration theory to harmonic analysis. No scientific awards or part-time status are explicitly mentioned. Contact: francesco.tulone@unipa.it

• Real Analysis
• Harmonic Analysis
• Integration Theory
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Sergio Tessaris is an Assistant Professor at the KRDB Research Center for Knowledge and Data, affiliated with the Faculty of Computer Science at the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano. His research focuses on semantic technologies, Description Logics, and data-aware workflows. University: Free University of Bozen-Bolzano School: Faculty of Computer Science Emails: Sergio.Tessaris@unibz.it, tessaris@inf.unibz.it Research Interests: His work centers on semantic technologies for data access and process management, including Description Logics reasoning algorithms, declarative business processes, and ontology-driven systems. He has contributed to temporal event data analysis, chatbot design for legal reporting, and SQL null value handling. Recent publications emphasize business process verification, constraint mining, and deep learning applications. Teaching Activities: Local coordinator of the European Masters Program in Computational Logic (EMCL) Lecturer for courses: Integrated Logic Systems, Computational Logic, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, Non-monotonic Logics Teaching assistant for Semantic Web Technologies and XML/Semi-structured Databases Organisational Contributions: Co-organiser of DL 2007 and DL 2002 workshops Former member of Description Logic steering committee Program committee member for conferences including AAAI-06, ESWC, ISWC, and ODBASE

• Semantic Technologies
• Description Logics
• Knowledge Representation
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Alberto Saracco is an Assistant Professor of Geometry at the Architecture Faculty of the University of Parma , where he has been since 2009. He completed his PhD in Mathematics at Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa (2003-2005) under advisor G. Tomassini , who also supervised his earlier academic work. His research focuses on complex analysis, differential geometry, and hyperbolicity, with significant contributions to understanding irregular curves and analytic varieties. PhD in Mathematics, Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa (2005) Laurea in Mathematics, Scuola Normale Superiore, Pisa (2003) Laurea in Mathematics, Pisa University (2002) Research Interests span complex dynamics , non-Euclidean geometry , and geometric analysis . His work on hyperbolicity in unbounded domains and Carleson measures has advanced understanding of complex analytic structures. Recent publications explore irregular curves , elastic energy , and graph theory , reflecting his interest in bridging abstract mathematics with educational applications. Publications over the past decade reveal a focus on geometric measure theory (2024), complex dynamical systems (2024), and non-smooth geometric analysis (2025). His 2023 work on Euler's graph theorem emphasizes pedagogical approaches, while his 2021-2022 articles on spherical curves and curvature analysis highlight technical depth. Teaching roles include instructing Geometry , Mathematical Analysis , and Advanced Geometry across multiple departments (Architecture, Engineering, Pharmacy). He has also served as Teaching Assistant for courses in Complex Geometry and Discrete Mathematics at various Italian universities. Labs and Teams : While not explicitly mentioned, his collaborations with institutions like Scuola Normale Superiore, Milan-Bicocca University, and Rome Tor Vergata University indicate ongoing engagement with international research networks in geometric and complex analysis.

• Geometry
• Complex Analysis
• CR Geometry
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Daniele Puglisi is an Associate Professor of Mathematical Analysis at the University of Catania’s Department of Mathematics and Computer Sciences. He has held academic positions including RtdB (2018-2021), RtdA (2014-2018), and Post Doctoral Fellow at several institutions. His affiliations span universities in Italy, USA, Spain, Germany, Czech Republic, and France. Education: Laurea in Mathematics (2002, University of Catania), Ph.D. in Mathematics (2008, University of Naples 'Federico II') Research Interests: His work spans foundational and applied areas in mathematics: Linear and nonlinear geometry of Banach spaces Descriptive set theory Harmonic analysis C*-algebras Optimization theory Partial differential equations Geometric measure theory He has been a keynote speaker and visiting researcher at institutions like Texas A&M University, Scuola Normale Superiore (Pisa), and University of Granada. Advising: Supervised theses in mathematics, including topics like proximal subspaces, free-Lipschitz spaces, and Dini’s theorem. Contact: Office 319, Viale Andrea Doria 6, Catania. Phone: ++39 095 7383073. Website: www.dmi.unict.it/dpuglisi/

• Mathematical Analysis
• Geometry of Banach spaces
• Descriptive Set Theory
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Paolo Carmelo COZZUCOLI is an Associate Professor of Statistics (scientific-disciplinary sector SECS-S/01) at the Department of Economics, Statistics and Finance "Giovanni Anania" at the University of Calabria, where he has been in service since December 2006. Previously, he worked as a Statistics Researcher at the Faculty of Economics and Political Sciences of the University of Calabria from June 1992 to December 2006. Professor Cozzucoli's research focuses on statistical methodologies with particular emphasis on multivariate statistical processes, Bayesian statistics, and applications in quality control. His work spans various domains including social media analysis, environmental sustainability, financial forecasting, and chemical engineering. He has developed innovative approaches for hate speech detection, service quality assessment, and statistical process monitoring. His recent publications demonstrate a consistent focus on multivariate analysis techniques applied across diverse fields. The research shows a progression from fundamental statistical methodology development toward increasingly applied interdisciplinary work, with strong emphasis on practical implementation of statistical models in real-world settings. His work frequently employs Bayesian approaches, permutation tests, and multivariate process control methods. Professor Cozzucoli teaches courses including "Statistics for decisions," "Statistica ed elementi di inferenza," and "Deep learning Techniques and Neural Networks" for programs in Public Administration Sciences, Economics, and Data Science for Business Analytics. He is an active member of the "Statistica & Demografia" research group, which focuses on developing new statistical and demographic methodologies for data collection, analysis, description, and interpretation. Within this group, his specific interests include: multivariate statistical process control, Bayesian networks, sampling theory, and applications in quality management.

• Statistics
• Statistical Quality Control
• Multivariate Statistical Processes
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Alberto Zanardo serves as Associate Professor in Mathematical Logic within the Department of Mathematics at the University of Padua. His academic profile combines rigorous theoretical research with dedicated teaching across multiple mathematics programs. His research concentrates on: Modal and Temporal Logics, particularly Branching-time systems Fibring of Logics and combination methods Foundations and axiomatizations of scientific theories Mathematics Education and pedagogical frameworks Topological aspects of logical semantics Analysis of his 15 most recent publications reveals sustained contributions to temporal logic semantics, with significant work on branching-time structures, possible worlds quantification, and history-based models. His research demonstrates consistent output in premier logic journals (Studia Logica, Synthese) while maintaining strong international collaborations across Europe and South America. Methodologically, he bridges philosophical inquiry with mathematical rigor, often developing novel semantic frameworks for complex temporal phenomena. Teaching responsibilities span foundational courses including Axiomatic Method and Set Theory, Foundations of Mathematics, and Mathematics for Chemistry programs. His syllabi emphasize structural understanding through constructions like real numbers via homomorphisms and Peano axioms. All teaching materials are systematically organized through the University of Padua's Moodle platforms, reflecting his commitment to accessible mathematical education. Professor Zanardo maintains active research supervision and collaborates internationally, though specific grant details aren't publicly documented. His work continues to influence both theoretical logic and mathematics education through persistent scholarly output and pedagogical innovation.

• Modal and Temporal logics
• Branching-time logics
• Fibring of logics
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Nicolao Bonini is a Full Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the Department of Economics and Management, University of Trento. His academic career spans over three decades with significant contributions to the fields of decision science, cognitive psychology, and behavioral economics. He has held various leadership roles including Coordinator of the Doctoral School in Psychological and Educational Sciences and member of several academic committees. Professor Bonini earned his Psychology degree with honors from the University of Padua in 1987 and completed his PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Trieste in 1993, receiving the Italian Psychology Association Award for best doctoral thesis. His academic progression at the University of Trento includes positions as Researcher (1999-2001), Associate Professor (2001-2004), and Full Professor (2005-present). His primary research interests focus on descriptive models of decision and probabilistic judgment, consumer decision-making and trust judgment, evaluation of public goods and public action, and the biological bases of decision-making. His work bridges cognitive psychology with economic behavior, examining how cognitive processes influence economic decisions, risk perception, and consumer behavior. Professor Bonini has made significant contributions to understanding how emotions, cognitive biases, and contextual factors affect decision processes in various domains including environmental behavior, financial decisions, and health-related choices. His publication record demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of cognitive processes and economic behavior, with recent work exploring eye-tracking methodologies to understand consumer package choices, the effects of physiological stressors like hypoxia on risk preferences, and environmental nudges to promote sustainable behavior. His research employs diverse methodologies including psychophysiological measures, behavioral experiments, and eye-tracking technology. Italian Psychology Association Award for best doctoral thesis President of the European Association of Decision Making (2011-2013) Chairman of the Jury for Jane Beattie Distinguished Research Activity Award Professor Bonini has supervised multiple doctoral students including Michele Graffeo, Valentina Perrotta, Andrea Galentino, and Alessia Dorigoni. His research has been supported by numerous grants from European Commission, Municipality of Rovereto, CNR, and MIUR, totaling over €200,000. He has served on editorial boards for journals including Psychology, Mind and Society, and Judgment and Decision Making, and has been actively involved in international academic organizations such as the European Association of Decision Making and the Society of Judgment and Decision Making.

• Decision-making processes
• Cognitive psychology
• Behavioral economics
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