Sandro Pedrazzini

Sandro Pedrazzini is an Adjunct Professor in Software Engineering and the Head of the Bachelor's Program in Computer Engineering at the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI) of SUPSI. He holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from ETH Zurich and a Ph.D. in Natural Sciences from the University of Basel. His research focuses on Software Engineering methodologies, Programming Languages, Natural Language Processing, and Information Retrieval. He has extensive experience in both academia and industry, co-founding companies like Canoo AG and Karakun AG. His teaching responsibilities include courses on computer graphics, programming paradigms, and software engineering practices.

Research Interests:

• Software Engineering: Agile methodologies, continuous integration, and project-based learning
• Natural Language Processing: Term extraction, morphological analysis, and e-learning tools
• Web Technologies: 3D interfaces, enterprise systems, and middleware architectures

Publications reflect a blend of theoretical and applied research, with contributions to enterprise search systems, semantic analysis, and educational technologies. His work emphasizes practical applications of academic research in real-world contexts.

Professional Experience:

• Co-founder of Canoo AG (2000) and Karakun AG (2018)
• Head of Computer Science Bachelor Program since 2012
• Supervisor for multiple academic projects and courses

Labs/Teams: Active in SUPSI’s DTI department, leading projects like 3D MMA (3D interface design) and TicinoTurismo II (web-based tourism platform).