Flavio Pileggi

Dr Flavio Pileggi is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS), Australia, since July 2023. Previously, he served as Lecturer in Computer Science (2021–2023) and Information Systems (2017–2021) at the same institution.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Computer Networks (Cum Laude), Universitat Politècnica de València, Spain (2011)
• M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Università della Calabria, Italy (2005)

As a specialist in Knowledge Engineering and Ontology-based Systems, his research focuses on human-centric socially sustainable solutions, particularly socio-technical systems, sustainable development, and climate change. His work bridges technical innovation with socio-economic and environmental value creation.

Recent publications explore uncertainty in clustering algorithms, AI ethics, digital twins with ontologies, and socio-technical impacts of AI in education. His 15 most recent articles (2021–2025) span topics like self-reported data risks, smart technology adoption in rural regions, and pandemic resilience metrics.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper Award at ICWMC 2006
• Teaching Awards from AEMG Education (2022, 2024)

He actively supervises PhD/Masters students and participates in 10+ funded collaborative research projects, including grants from UTS MCR Research Capabilities Development Initiative (2025) and CSIRO Next Generation Graduates Program (2024–2027). Currently, he serves on the editorial board of Sustainability (MDPI).