Alessandro Facchini

Alessandro Facchini is a Professor at the Department of Innovative Technologies at SUPSI - University of Applied Sciences Western Switzerland, based in Lugano, Switzerland. He holds a PhD in Computer Science (2010) from the University of Lausanne and the University of Bordeaux, with prior research roles at institutions including the University of Warsaw, University of Amsterdam, and University of California, Santa Cruz. His current research focuses on logic, rationality theories, probability, and the philosophy and ethics of AI, complemented by past work in automata theory and game theory. He has received notable awards such as the FNP Homing Plus Grant (2012) and the Paul Bernays Award (2011).

• Education
• PhD in Computer Science (2010), co-supervised by Prof. J. Duparc (U. Lausanne) and I. Walukiewicz (U. Bordeaux)
• Doctoral Program in Logic and Foundations of Mathematics (2004-2006), University of Barcelona
• Master in Humanities (Logic, Linguistics, Mathematics) (1998-2003), University of Neuchâtel

Research Interests: Facchini’s work bridges formal logic, AI ethics, and foundational questions in probability and quantum theory. His recent projects include the European University on AI in Curricula and SmartH2O, a platform leveraging gamification for water resource management. He explores topics like quantum rational preferences, causal models, and the societal implications of AI systems.

Awards & Recognition:

• FNP Homing Plus Grant (2012)
• Paul Bernays Award (2011)

Teaching & Leadership: Facchini leads courses such as “Ethics of Technology and Engineering” and “Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence,” emphasizing ethical and legal dimensions of data analytics. He also oversees projects like the Smart UniverCity initiative.

Collaborations & Labs: Active member of IDSIA (Istituto Dalle Molle di Studi sull’Intelligenza Artificiale), a leading Swiss AI research institute. His work often intersects interdisciplinary teams addressing environmental, healthcare, and ethical challenges posed by AI.