Iacopo Iacopini

Iacopo Iacopini serves as an Associate Professor in the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University London, where his research bridges physics, mathematics, and social science through the lens of complex networks. His work focuses on behavioral contagion, discovery processes, and group dynamics, with particular emphasis on higher-order network structures that capture multi-way interactions beyond traditional pairwise models.

His academic foundation includes:

• PhD in Mathematics from Queen Mary University of London
• MSc in Physics of Complex Systems from the University of Turin
• BSc in Physics from the University of Bologna

Iacopini's research program investigates how group interactions shape complex phenomena, with applications spanning social contagion, urban systems, disease modeling, and even culinary networks. His theoretical work on higher-order novelties and explosive contagion has provided new frameworks for understanding complex systems where traditional pairwise network models fall short.

Analysis of his publication trajectory reveals a consistent focus on advancing higher-order network theory while applying these concepts to diverse real-world systems. His recent work demonstrates increasing sophistication in modeling group dynamics across biological, social, and cultural domains, with a notable expansion into applications for public health and urban planning.

Professional recognition includes:

• Elected member of the Steering Committee of the Conference on Complex Systems
• Elected member of the Council of the Complex Systems Society
• Member of the Executive Committee of the British Chapter of the Network Science Society
• Associate Editor of the journal Advances in Complex Systems

Dr. Iacopini actively shapes his field through conference leadership, co-organizing the annual TopoNets satellite at NetSci and CRAB: Complexity Research in Animal Behaviour at CCS. His research has been supported by prestigious institutions including the James S. McDonnell Foundation, with affiliations spanning The Alan Turing Institute and ISI Foundation.

As part of the Network Science Institute at Northeastern University London, Iacopini contributes to a European hub for network science research that fosters interdisciplinary collaborations across physics, computer science, social science, and biology to advance our understanding of complex systems through innovative network approaches.