Giancarlo Francesco RUFFO

Giancarlo Francesco RUFFO is a Full Professor at the Department of Science and Technological Innovation of the University of Eastern Piedmont 'Amedeo Avogadro'. He specializes in complex networks, artificial intelligence applications, and their interdisciplinary use in urban planning, social media analysis, and financial crime detection.

His research focuses on leveraging network science for solving real-world challenges such as urban segregation evaluation, emotion analysis in texts, and anomaly detection in financial transactions. He leads projects like QAIS (Quality and Artificial Intelligence Services) and B4Web, exploring AI-driven solutions for sustainability and biodiversity.

RUFFO has collaborated on initiatives addressing contemporary societal issues like digital rights and forgetfulness in the digital age. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in smart cities and responsible AI development.

Recent projects include:

• QAIS (2024-2027): Enhancing AI services through quality frameworks
• B4Web (2024-2025): Taxonomizing biomolecular data via web platforms
• Forgetfulness Project (2023-2025): Exploring rights and tech's role in memory

His research output spans 138 publications, with recent emphasis on network-based solutions for urban, financial, and emotional analysis.