Giorgio C. Buttazzo

Giorgio C. Buttazzo is a Full Professor of Computer Engineering at the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, Italy, and founder/director of the RETIS Lab. His career includes roles at the University of Pavia and co-founding Evidence s.r.l. (a real-time embedded systems company). He holds an IEEE Fellowship (2012) and the IEEE TC RTS Outstanding Technical Contributions Award (2013).

• Education: Electronic Engineering (University of Pisa, 1985), Master in Computer Science (University of Pennsylvania, 1987), PhD in Computer Engineering (Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, 1991).
• Affiliations: TeCIP Institute, RETIS Lab, and leadership roles in IEEE Technical Committees.

Research focuses on real-time systems, robotics, and AI integration. He has authored 10 books, over 300 papers, and pioneered frameworks like the ERIKA/SHARK kernels. Current projects include RETICULATE, OPERAND, and NANCY (5G networks).

Teaching includes Real-Time Systems, Neural Networks, and Jazz Guitar Improvisation. Advised over 150 master and PhD students. Active in conferences like ECRTS, RTSS, and RTAS.