Alina Sîrbu

Alina Sîrbu is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Bologna. Her research focuses on machine learning applications in migration studies, high-performance computing (HPC), and social dynamics analysis. She has pioneered interdisciplinary work combining computational methods with public health, genomics, and policy analysis.

Key research areas include:

• Machine learning frameworks for antigen discovery and medical diagnostics
• Data-driven migration modeling using social media and mobility data
• Algorithmic bias and opinion dynamics in digital environments
• Optimization of HPC systems through predictive analytics

Recent work highlights include:

• Development of the Superdiversity Index to measure urban demographic complexity
• Analysis of climate-induced refugee movements using explainable AI
• Integration of Twitter/X data to study border-crossing events

Her publications span over two decades, with notable contributions to:

• Computational social science methodologies
• Healthcare informatics innovations
• Genomic sequence analysis