Francesco Ferrini

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I am Francesco Ferrini, a researcher in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. I am currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at the Structured Machine Learning Group, University of Trento, Italy, under the supervision of Andrea Passerini (University of Trento) and Manfred Jaeger (University of Aalborg, Denmark).

My research focuses on Graph Neural Networks and relational learning, with particular interest in multi-relational and heterogeneous graph models, as well as learning paradigms that explicitly account for incomplete, uncertain, or imperfect information in real-world data.

During my Ph.D., I have also carried out a research period in Japan, where I worked at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST) in collaboration with academic and industrial researchers. This experience allowed me to further explore graph-based learning in applied and interdisciplinary settings, and to strengthen my international research profile.

Prior to my doctoral studies, I obtained a Master's degree in Artificial Intelligence Systems. During this period, I worked on several projects spanning Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Computer Vision, and Natural Language Processing.

I also interned at Aalborg University in Denmark, where I began my Master's thesis research on meta-path learning for Graph Neural Networks in heterogeneous graphs.

Outside of research, I enjoy practicing sports—especially calisthenics and tennis—and playing chess.

Feel free to explore my website to learn more about my research, projects, and publications. If you are interested in collaboration, have a research idea, or would simply like to discuss science and technology, do not hesitate to get in touch.

• Contact me at francescoferrini1997@gmail.com