Stefano Zacchiroli is a Full Professor of Computer Science at Télécom Paris, part of the Polytechnic Institute of Paris. He is affiliated with the Laboratory of Information Processing and Communication (LTCI) where he conducts research on digital commons, open source software engineering, computer security, and the software supply chain. As a member of the ACES team, he focuses on critical aspects of software preservation and development. His research spans several interconnected domains in software engineering. His work on digital commons explores how to preserve and make accessible the collective knowledge of software development. His research on open source software engineering investigates the processes, tools, and social dynamics that make open collaboration successful. In computer security, he examines vulnerabilities in the software supply chain, while his work on formal methods applies mathematical rigor to software development challenges. His leadership in Software Heritage demonstrates his commitment to preserving software as a crucial part of our digital heritage. His recent publications reveal a strong focus on software preservation, repository analysis, and security in the software supply chain. There's a clear trend toward understanding how software evolves over time, how to verify its integrity, and how to ensure reproducible builds. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical software engineering challenges, particularly in the context of open source ecosystems. His scientific recognition includes: 2015 O'Reilly Open Source Award 2022 Google Award for Inclusion Research As an academic advisor, Zacchiroli has likely mentored numerous students through his position at Télécom Paris. His involvement in numerous conference program committees demonstrates his active role in the academic community. His research has been supported by institutional affiliations and likely various grants related to software preservation and open source research. Zacchiroli leads or contributes to several important initiatives, most notably Software Heritage, which serves as the largest public archive of software source code. His work with the Debian project and the Open Source Initiative demonstrates his commitment to practical applications of his research. The ACES team at LTCI provides the academic home for much of his current research, focusing on critical aspects of software engineering and preservation.
