Daniele Proverbio

Daniele Proverbio is a Research Fellow in the Department of Industrial Engineering at the University of Trento, where he teaches the "Mathematical epidemiology - modelling, parametrization and applications" course for PhD students. Previously, he was a Postdoc at the University of Luxembourg and contributed as a modeling consultant to the Luxembourg National COVID-19 taskforce.

His educational background includes:

• PhD in Sciences de l'Ingénieurs with Specialization in Computational Sciences from the University of Luxembourg
• Laurea Magistrale in Physics of Complex Systems (110/110 cum laude) from the University of Turin and University of Western Piedmont
• Master in Business and Administration from Collège des Ingénieurs (Turin, Munich, Paris)
• Excellence school diploma from Scuola di Studi Superiori di Torino "F. Rossi"

Daniele's research focuses on the robustness and resilience of complex systems, with applications spanning mathematical epidemiology, biological pathways, and neural networks. His work integrates models with empirical data using approaches from network science, multi-agent systems, and information theory. He has particular interest in critical transitions in natural systems and the ethics of AI, contributing to the field through both theoretical frameworks and practical applications in public health and biomedical contexts.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong interdisciplinary approach, bridging computer science, biology, and social sciences. The research shows increasing focus on AI ethics, game-theoretic approaches to complex systems, and applications of mathematical modeling to epidemiology and biological systems. Notably, his work on Physarum polycephalum (slime mold) and critical transitions reveals innovative approaches to understanding complex adaptive behaviors.

His scientific recognition includes:

• Winner of Best Thesis Award 2023 (University of Luxembourg)
• Winner of ESOF Travel Grant 2022
• Winner of DESCOM Science Writing Competition 2021
• Top 10 in COVID-19 Lung CT Lesion Segmentation Challenge 2020
• Best presentation award at Euron + PhD Days conference 2019
• International finalist at PLANKS 2017

Daniele serves as a reviewer for prestigious journals including PNAS and the Journal of the Royal Society B. He is a co-founder of Swarm Ethics and member of the editorial board of House of Ethics, focusing on actuable ethics for complex systems. His consulting work includes advising startups S-eye-S and Farmelody, and he has been actively involved in science communication through platforms like Instagram.

As a member of multiple scientific societies including the Complex Systems Society and Network Science Society, Daniele contributes to the broader academic community through conference organization and editorial roles. He co-organized international workshops and serves on program committees for major conferences in complex networks and system theory.