Dr. Giancarlo Succi is a highly accomplished academic and professional with extensive experience in computer science and software engineering. He currently holds the position of Tenured Professor at the University of Bologna - Alma Mater Studiorum. Prior to this role, he has held various prestigious positions at different institutions, including Tenured Professor at Innopolis University in Russia, where he served as Dean of the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering. He also held positions at the Free University of Bolzano-Bozen in Italy, the University of Alberta, and the University of Calgary in Canada, as well as the University of Trento in Italy. Dr. Succi holds a Laurea degree in Electrical Engineering, an MSc in Computer Science, and a PhD in Computer and Electrical Engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer in both Italy and Alberta, Canada.

His research interests encompass various areas of artificial intelligence, data science, and software engineering, with applications in economics, finance, and management sectors. He has been involved in creating startups, securing significant research funding, and has authored over 500 research publications. Dr. Succi has also played leadership roles in international conferences and journals, boasting impressive h-index scores on Google Scholar and Scopus. Furthermore, Giancarlo Succi has consulted for numerous private and public organizations worldwide, providing expertise in artificial intelligence, data science, software system architecture, design, development, software organization strategy, and personnel training.