Michele Coscia

Michele Coscia is an Associate Professor in the Department of Data Science at the IT University of Copenhagen. He also serves as the Head of Programme for the BSc in Data Science. His research focuses on network analysis, social networks, data mining, and their applications in understanding human mobility, complex systems, economic development, and memetics. He has contributed to projects such as the Pioneer Centre for Artificial Intelligence and leads initiatives like ROMNET (Past social network reconstruction from material culture data) and Work2Vec (exploring deep learning in healthcare and work hours analysis).

His research interests encompass interdisciplinary network science, including misinformation dynamics, ideological polarization, and the impact of social media systems. He has developed methodologies like the generalized Euclidean measure for multilayer networks and explored cultural data analytics through case studies like Italian music history. His work also addresses real-world challenges, such as quantifying the effects of violence on migration patterns and optimizing network sampling strategies for cost efficiency.

Michele Coscia has received the Årets Forskningsmiljø 2022 award, recognizing his contributions to fostering outstanding research environments. He actively engages with media, discussing topics like misinformation and data visualization. As a principal investigator, he oversees projects funded by institutions such as the Villum Foundation and Danish National Research Foundation. His research spans academic collaborations across countries, reflecting his global network and commitment to advancing network theory and its applications.