The Team
Agostino Sibillo PhD
Dr. Agostino Sibillo is an Italian–American computer scientist, attorney, and inventor, holding two Ph.D. degrees — one in Science of Finance and Law and another in Software Engineering and Computer Science.
An expert in digital privacy and cybersecurity, Dr. Sibillo serves as an advisor to various governments and has led multiple research and development enterprises as Chief Executive Officer.
A prominent figure in the international innovation landscape, he is recognized by media and academic institutions for his foundational contributions to cloud computing, a field in which he is frequently referred to as the Father of Cloud Computing and Augmented Reality Sharing (2013 patent). Several universities reportedly nominated him for the Nobel Prize in Economics in 2016 for his invention underlying cloud computing.
Dr. Sibillo currently serves on the Scientific Commission of the Agostino Gemelli University Hospital (part of the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart network) and regularly delivers lectures and keynote addresses at universities and public institutions worldwide.
His work has been profiled by CNBC, CNN, Bloomberg, and The History Channel, as well as featured on the cover of Marquis Who’s Who Millennium Edition.
An accomplished author, Dr. Sibillo has delivered plenary lectures on artificial intelligence and digital healthcare at the World Congress of Public Health. His NIH-indexed paper, “Health Neural Network,” reflects his current research focus — the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Augmented Reality (AR) to enhance healthcare delivery systems.
His patent portfolio encompasses next-generation network technologies, including a 2019 patent for Internet data transmission via light frequencies, a 2023 laser-photonics data-sharing technology (reported sold in 2025 for $2 billion), and a Metaverse Augmented Reality Sharing patent, sold in 2024 for $1.5 billion.
In 2025, Amazon Prime, in collaboration with Ted Danson, produced a documentary featuring Dr. Sibillo’s healthcare technologies (Season 6, Episode 1).
Throughout his career — across patents, industrial exits, and large-scale implementations — Dr. Sibillo has been consistently cited among the foremost inventors of the 21st century and is regarded by leading industry figures, including former JP Morgan Chief Economist Dr. Anthony Chan, as a catalyst for major technological transformations.
Prof. Antonio Felice Uricchio
President of ANVUR's Governing Board since January 7, 2020 Professor Antonio Felice Uricchio is a Full Professor of Tax Law at the University of Bari "Aldo Moro" (currently on leave following his appointment at ANVUR). He has served as President of ANVUR's Governing Board since January 7, 2020, a position he assumed after being appointed as a Board member on June 19, 2019, by Decree of the President of the Republic. With his extensive academic and managerial experience, he has introduced a strategic vision focused on innovation and quality in the evaluation of the university and research system. From 2013 to 2019, Professor Uricchio was Rector of the University of Bari "Aldo Moro", where he played a key role in modernizing and internationalizing the institution. Under his leadership, the university expanded its research and educational programs, focusing on inclusivity and global collaborations. During his tenure, he also served as President of the Regional University Coordination Committee (CURC), which brings together the universities of Puglia, and led the Department of Legal and Economic Systems of the Mediterranean.Throughout his career, he has held a variety of significant positions, including: Dean of the Second Faculty of Law at the University of Bari, Vice Director of the Department for the Study of Mediterranean Societies, Director of the Department of Legal and Economic Systems of the Mediterranean, Member of the Academic Senate, where he chaired several important committees on patents, environmental policies, internationalization, and budgeting. Professor Uricchio has taught Tax Law in numerous degree programs, including those at the Department of Law and the Department of Economics, Management, and Business Law. His teaching experience extends beyond Italy, as he has been invited to lecture at universities in Argentina, Spain, Poland, and Albania. He currently teaches at the Our Lady of Good Counsel University in Tirana. His international outlook has led him to collaborate with institutions worldwide, and he has frequently been invited as a speaker at international conferences and seminars. He also directed the Buenos Aires Legal Exchange Academy, strengthening academic ties between Italy and Latin America. In Italy, he has contributed to postgraduate education by teaching in advanced tax law programs at top universities such as: University of Bari, Bocconi University, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan), University of Bologna (Alma Mater Studiorum). Beyond his academic roles, Professor Uricchio has worked closely with public institutions, including: Guardia di Finanza (Italy’s Financial Police), School of Advanced Studies in Economics and Finance, National School of Public Administration. He has also coordinated master’s programs and high-level training initiatives on topics such as environmental crimes, eco-mafia, customs law, and money laundering. His research and institutional involvement include serving as: Coordinator of a PhD program on Public Administration, Economics, and Environmental Governance, Faculty member of a PhD program in Rights, Economy, and Mediterranean Cultures. In addition, he has played a crucial role in evaluating and improving Italy’s university system. Between 2011 and 2014, he was a member of ANVUR’s Evaluation Group (GEV) for Research Quality Assessment (VQR) in the Legal Area.
Prof. Mario Caligiuri
Professor of Communication Pedagogy, Director.of the Master in Intelligence, University of Calabria; Professor of Pedagogy of Communication at the University of Calabria, where he directs the Master in Intelligence and the Laboratory in Intelligence. For twenty years he has been promoting the study of intelligence in the Italian Universities. Full Professor (Professore Ordinario), Pedagogy of Communication, Department of Cultures, Education and Society (Dipartimento di Culture, Educazione e Società – DiCES), Università della Calabria. unical.it+1Director of the Master in Intelligence and the Intelligence Laboratory (Laboratorio in Intelligence) at the Università della Calabria. Eurispes+1 President, Società Italiana di Intelligence (2018- present). DEV CyberSec2022+1 (Earlier) Regional Minister of Culture & President of a National Council of Culture (per some sources) – note: some roles reported in journalism. Aspenia Online In 1999 at the Università della Calabria, he introduced the study of intelligence within the teaching of “Theory and Techniques of Public Communication”. DEV CyberSec2022+1 In 2007 he launched the first Master in Intelligence in a public Italian university (Università della Calabria) on request of former President of the Republic Francesco Cossiga. DEV CyberSec2022 In 2008 he founded the scientific laboratory on Intelligence (Laboratorio scientifico sull’Intelligence) at the same university. DEV CyberSec2022 In 2009 he created an editorial series on intelligence with Rubbettino publishers. DEV CyberSec2022 In 2018 he contributed to activating the Master’s degree (laurea magistrale) in Intelligence and Risk Analysis, also first of its kind in Italy. DEV CyberSec2022 Intelligence studies (theory, history, analysis) particularly in the Italian and comparative context. Taylor & Francis Online Public/institutional communication, pedagogy of communication, the “society of disinformation”. unical-it.academia.edu The intersection of intelligence, democracy, security, law. (E.g., works on intelligence & law, intelligence & magistrature). DEV CyberSec2022
Prof. Eugenio Guglielmelli
Eugenio Guglielmelli was born in Cosenza on May 8, 1965. He received the degree in Electronic Engineering and the PhD in Electronic Engineering (specialization in biomedical robotics) from the University of Pisa, in 1991 and 1994, respectively. CURRICULUM Full professor of industrial bioengineering (ING-IND/34) at the Faculty of Engineering of theUniversità Campus Bio-Medico di Roma, holds 2 courses at the Master's Degree level: Rehabilitation Bioengineering and Evaluation and Management of Biomedical Technologies. At the Campus Bio-Medico University, where he has been Pro-Rector for Research since 2013, he directs the Laboratory of Biomedical Robotics and Bio-micro systems. Between 2006 and 2009 he was a member of the Research Committee of the Integrated Research Center. From 2010 to 2013 he was Director of Studies of the Faculty of Engineering. From 1991 to 2004 he carried out uninterrupted teaching and research activities in the Class of Experimental Sciences of the Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna in Pisa, where from 2002 to 2004 he directed the Laboratory of Technologies and Systems for Advanced Robotics (ARTS Lab). He was Coordinator of the European project EVRYON (FP7, ICTFET program). He is currently a member of the coordination group of two common research projects on prostheses funded by the INAIL was Guest Editor of the Special Issue on 'Robotic Platforms for Research in Neuroscience' of the RSJ International Journal Advanced Robotics (vol. 21, no. 10, 2007 and vol. 22, no. 1, 2008); he is also Founding Member of the Editorial Board of the International Journal of Applied Bionics and Biomechanics (2006-2011). From 2016 to 2018, President of the Evaluation Unit of the IUSS - Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari di Pavia. Since September 2018, Member of the federated Evaluation Unit SNS-SSSA-IUSS (Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna of Pisa, Scuola Superiore di Studi Universitari di Pavia). From October 2018 Member of the National Scientific Qualification Commission (ASN) for Bioengineering, competition sector 09/G2. Since 2016 Member of the Steering Committee of the Stakeholder Board, main governing and coordination body, FET Flagship - Human Brain Project (www.humanbrainproject.eu).
Alaudio Caldarola
Lawyer specializing in IT law and artificial intelligence. In 2018, he founded and currently serves as President of GP4AI – Global Professionals for Artificial Intelligence aps – ets GPi4 He is a National PhD student in Artificial Intelligence at the Campus Bio- Medico University of Rome. He teaches and provides professional training in various law-related master’s programs and courses at universities, institutions, and joint-stock companies (S.p.A.). He is a member of the international CIASU Study Group on Artificial Intelligence and Legal Systems. Author of scientific and popular publications, and a speaker at academic and professional training events. Former member of the IT Commission established by the Bar Association of Bari. Frequently a guest on television programs and interviewed by newspapers for his insight and expertise in artificial intelligence.
Prof. Marco Conti
In 2005 he founded the journal Pervasive and Mobile Computing (Elsevier) and is currently Editor-in-Chief for the journal’s special issues.
From 2009 to 2018 he was Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Computer Communications (Elsevier). In 2016 he founded, and is now Editor-in-Chief of the scientific journal Online Social Networks and Media (Elsevier).
From November 2013 to October 2019 he was a member of the Board of Directors of the IMT Alti Studi Lucca School.From November 2015 to December 2018 he was vice president of the Board of Directors of RFX, a public-private consortium that operates in the field of controlled thermonuclear fusion.
Since January 2019 he has been a member of the Board of Directors of START 4.0 (“Security and optimization of strategic infrastructures 4.0”) and of the Technical Scientific Committee of ARTES 4.0 (“Advanced Robotics and enabling digital Technologies & Systems 4.0”).
He is a member of the Strategic Committee and the board of directors of EURid, the company which, on behalf of the European Commission, manages the registry of domain names for .eu. He is the scientific head of the CNR project for the new national doctorate qualification in Artificial Intelligence.
Lorenzo Bucci
He is a deep learning researcher and entrepreneur specializing in the development of artificial intelligence systems designed for real-world deployment. He has led end-to-end AI product development across healthcare, industrial IoT (IIoT), and consumer applications, combining rigorous modeling with strong product vision to build systems capable of interpreting human intent and performing effectively under real-world constraints.
As Director of Artificial Intelligence at Spychatter and Spacenet, he led large-scale consumer and enterprise AI initiatives, overseeing model design, data pipelines, and production infrastructure. Later, as Principal Data Scientist at Theranova, he directed machine learning research and development for multiple med-tech ventures — spanning next-generation catheter guidance, neonatal feeding-tube analytics, and ICU time-series modeling — while building production-grade ML platforms for clinical and commercial use.
In the healthcare sector, Bucci designed and developed the software architecture and machine learning infrastructure that powered clinical studies and supported the commercialization pathway of a neonatal feeding-tube guidance system, culminating in a Scientific Reports publication on real-time tube placement and safety.
Previously, he founded GolfVision.ai, where he built the computer vision stack for a remote coaching app, and contributed to anomaly detection and model interpretability methods at Tagup, focusing on predictive maintenance.
His research spans both methodological innovation and clinical translation. He co-authored the Journal of Machine Learning Research article “Transferability of Spectral Graph Convolutional Neural Networks” (2021) and presented related work at the NeurIPS 2019 Graph Representation Workshop. He also contributes to peer-reviewed literature in clinical technology, including additional papers in Scientific Reports.
Across all his roles, Bucci focuses on reliability, privacy, and measurable impact — designing robust data lifecycles, implementing evaluation frameworks, and delivering features that drive meaningful performance improvements. He is widely recognized for his ability to translate research prototypes into scalable products, mentor cross-functional teams, and align ML roadmaps with regulatory and business goals.
Prof. Carlo Sansone
He is a Full Professor of Computer Engineering (Scientific Sector ING-INF/05) at the University of Naples Federico II, within the Department of Electrical Engineering and Information Technologies.
He currently serves as Director of the National Laboratory of Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Systems (AIIS) of CINI – the National Inter-University Consortium for Informatics, for the 2024–2027 term.
Within the University of Naples Federico II, he has held several administrative and governance roles, including serving as President of the University IT Services Center (CSI).
His research areas include machine learning, deep learning, image analysis and pattern recognition, image forensics, and network intrusion detection.
Prof. Gianluigi Greco
Gianluigi Greco is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Calabria, where he has served as Director of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science since 2018.
His research interests span several areas of Artificial Intelligence, including the study of methods and techniques for knowledge representation and automated reasoning, the design of coordination and collaboration mechanisms in multi-agent systems, and the development of algorithms grounded in principles of fairness within AI-based decision-making systems.
His scientific contributions have earned numerous awards at leading international conferences and journals, including the IJCAI Distinguished Paper Award (2018) and the IJCAI–JAIR Best Paper Award (2008).
He is an EurAI Fellow, the most prestigious honor bestowed by the European Association for Artificial Intelligence (EurAI). He has also received a Kurt Gödel Research Prize Fellowship from the Kurt Gödel Society and the AIxIA Marco Somalvico Award in 2009.
Professor Greco serves on the editorial boards of several major computer science journals and is Associate Editor of the Artificial Intelligence Journal.
Alongside his academic work, Professor Greco is active in technology transfer, coordinating initiatives in partnership with industry that focus on applying AI technologies to specific production chains. He also participates in the scientific boards of innovation and business acceleration hubs and has promoted the creation of AI-driven start-ups.
Prof. Nicola Vitiello
Nicola Vitiello is an Associate Professor at the BioRobotics Institute of the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna (SSSA) in Pisa, where he leads the Wearable Robotics Laboratory. He currently serves as Rector of the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna for the 2025–2031 term.
He is the co-author of over 80 ISI/Scopus-indexed scientific publications and co-inventor of more than 20 patents and patent applications.
Professor Vitiello has served as Scientific Secretary of the EU FP7 CA-RoboCom project and as Scientific Coordinator of the EU FP7 CYBERLEGs project. He is currently Scientific Coordinator of the H2020-ICT CYBERLEGs Plus Plus project and the national MOTU project, funded by INAIL, and he is also a partner in the H2020-ICT REHYB and H2020-ICT CONBOTS projects.
He is co-founder, director, and scientific advisor of IUVO S.r.l., a spin-off company of the Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna.
Renzo Phellan Aro, PhD
Researcher in Artificial Intelligence and Data Scientist
He is currently a postdoctoral research fellow at Queen’s University (Canada), where he conducts advanced research in artificial intelligence applied to biomedical data and intelligent systems for predictive analytics.
Previously, he served as a postdoctoral researcher at both McGill University and the École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) in Montréal — two of Canada’s leading institutions in engineering and computational sciences — contributing to interdisciplinary projects focused on machine learning, data analytics, and digital health technologies.
He earned his Ph.D. in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Calgary (Canada), where his research focused on developing AI models for the processing of complex physiological signals and computer-assisted diagnostics.
He also holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Brazil — one of the most prestigious universities in Latin America — and a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru.
His scientific work centers on the integration of machine learning models, deep neural networks, and computational biomedicine, with the goal of developing innovative solutions for the diagnosis, monitoring, and prevention of complex diseases. He is the author and co-author of several peer-reviewed publications in international journals and actively collaborates with multidisciplinary research groups across Canada, Latin America, and Europe.