Profile
Academic background, research activity and main qualifications.
I am an Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering of the University of Bologna. My research mainly focuses on parallel and distributed simulation, distributed systems and cybersecurity, with interests including blockchain and cryptocurrencies. During my academic career I have also carried out research at international institutions and served in scientific and editorial roles.
Background
Academic background
Education
Laurea degree and PhD
2001 — Laurea degree in Computer Science, University of Bologna, summa cum laude.
2005 — PhD in Computer Science, University of Bologna.
International experience
Visiting researcher
I have been a visiting researcher at Université Paris Diderot, Laboratoire Preuves, Programmes et Systèmes (Paris), and at the School of Computing, National University of Singapore (NUS).
Current position
University of Bologna
Assistant Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering (DISI).
Academic discipline: INFO-01/A Informatics.
Qualification
Italian National Scientific Qualification
In 2020 I obtained the Italian National Scientific Qualification for Associate Professor (second level) in sectors 01/B1 and 09/H1.
Activity
Research, teaching and academic service
Research
Distributed systems, simulation and security
My research covers parallel and distributed simulation, distributed systems, security and privacy, blockchain and cryptocurrencies.
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University and postgraduate teaching
I have taught courses on cybersecurity, network security, computer networks, simulation, algorithms and data structures, among other topics.
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Scientific and editorial roles
Since 2011 I have served as Associate Editor of Simulation Modelling Practice and Theory (Elsevier); since 2025 I have been a member of the Editorial Board of Electronic Markets (Springer).
Academic activities archive →Dissemination
Cybersecurity, technology and society
Alongside research and teaching, I carry out dissemination activities through books, public talks, media appearances and podcasts.
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