Giovanni Quattrone

Dr. Giovanni Quattrone is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Middlesex University. His research focuses on the intersection of urban informatics, crowd-sourcing systems, and sharing economy dynamics. He has conducted extensive studies on platforms like Airbnb, analyzing their socio-economic impacts and spatial penetration patterns. His work also explores maintenance practices in collaborative mapping projects such as OpenStreetMap, emphasizing data quality and volunteer engagement.

Education & Professional Background

• PhD in Computer Science (inferred from academic role)

Research Interests

Dr. Quattrone investigates urban data analytics, including:

• Crowd-sourcing methodologies for urban planning
• Social and economic implications of the sharing economy
• Machine learning applications for environmental forecasting
• Data maintenance in collaborative geospatial systems

Publications Trends

His recent work (2024-2015) demonstrates a sustained focus on:

• Sharing Economy Analysis: Evaluating Airbnb's impact on urban gentrification and socio-spatial equity
• Crowd-Mapping Systems: Improving data quality and volunteer retention in humanitarian mapping
• Deep Learning Applications: Hybrid models for rainfall prediction and urban pattern analysis

Collaborations & Grants

He collaborates with researchers on interdisciplinary projects involving:

• E-Government service optimization using multi-agent systems
• GIS-based urban well-being indices
• Crime hotspot modeling using mobile phone data

Labs/Teams

Associated with Middlesex University's Computer Science research groups focusing on:

• Urban informatics
• AI-driven spatial analytics