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Alfredo Pulvirenti is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Catania, Italy. He holds a joint appointment with the Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine and the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. Born in 1974, he earned his Laurea (1999, summa cum laude), PhD (2003), and post-doc (2004) in Computer Science from the University of Catania. His academic career includes roles as Assistant Professor (2005-2014), Associate Professor (2014-2023), and Full Professor since 2023.
His research bridges Bioinformatics and Biomedicine, focusing on RNA interference (microRNAs, long non-coding RNAs) via stochastic and network-based inference methods. Key contributions include subgraph matching, motif finding, and multiple network alignment using Monte Carlo techniques for analyzing biological networks. He also applies time series analysis to seismic and infrasonic signals through collaborations with Italy's National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV).
Recent publications highlight advancements in graph algorithms (e.g., MultiGraphMatch, ArcMatch) and systems biology tools like MITHrIL and SPECifIC. He co-directs the Jacob T. Schawartz International School for Scientific Research and leads national/regional projects on Bioinformatics and Big Data in Cancer. His group includes 3 researchers, 1 post-doc, and 3 PhD students in Complex Systems.
Awards and Leadership:
- Best Paper Award at CBS 2009
- Guest Editor for BMC Bioinformatics, Briefings in Bioinformatics, Elsevier
- Program Committee Member for major international conferences
International Collaborations span institutions like NYU, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, Brown University, Tel Aviv University, Toronto University, and Università di Ancona.
