Fernando Pedone

Fernando Pedone is a Full Professor at the Faculty of Informatics, Università della Svizzera italiana (USI), leading the Computer Systems Institute (SYS). He holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from EPFL (1999). His research focuses on dependable distributed systems, distributed algorithms, and fault-tolerant data management. Pedone has authored over 70 papers and co-edited 'Replication: Theory and Practice.'

• Roles: Full Professor, SYS Director
• Affiliations: USI, Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF), Interchain Foundation
• Teaching: Distributed Algorithms, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems

Research interests span atomic multicast protocols, state machine replication, blockchain synchronization, and consensus algorithms. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical implementations, emphasizing scalability and fault tolerance. Pedone's projects are sponsored by entities like SNSF, CTI, and Microsoft Research.

Notable contributions include 'Heron' (shared-memory state replication), 'PrimCast' (atomic multicast), and studies on blockchain state synchronization. His lab oversees over 20 PhD students, with alumni holding roles in academia and industry.

Grants and collaborations include partnerships with the Hasler Foundation, European Commission, and Western Digital Research. Pedone actively participates in conferences like Middleware, DSN, and EuroSys.