Research Programs
Bioinformatics
Definition of a linguistic specification environment for the functionality of biological systems, the definition of expression data analysis techniques that leverage biological knowledge expressed in computational models, and the design and development of prototypes for the simulation and analysis of behaviours and for data analysis.
Data and Knowledge Management
Exploring new research directions in the areas of data management and analysis, metadata, and knowledge.
Distributed Systems
Designing and implementing modern distributed systems, tackling the challenges of developing large scale, dynamic and secure infrastructures, with a strong emphasis on validating research outcomes.
Embedded Electronics and Computing Systems
This research program is aimed at developing research activities and applications related to the design of advanced electronic systems for information processing with innovative hardware/software codesign techniques.
Intelligent Information Processing
Designing smart computerized processing and analysis systems for a broad variety of real-world problems.
Language, Speech and Interfaces
We are exploring how humans process language, how machines may decode and interact with humans using speech, vision, gestures and investigating human-centred models of interactions.
LION - machine Learning and Intelligent OptimizatioN
We are investigating a research area at the boundary between machine learning and optimization. We want to use "learning on the job" schemes as part of intelligent problem-solving strategies.
Multimedia Signal Processing and Understanding
According to M. McLuhan, media are the technological extensions of human senses. ICT technologies for multimedia enable a smart management of contents and knowledge, as well as the design of advanced services beyond physical capacity, by adding intelligence to systems.
Nano- and Micro- Systems
Combining microelectronics, MEMS and nanotechnologies to develop innovative silicon sensors and microsystems with added functionalities.
Networking
Research on communication networks at DISI focuses on Next Generation Networking, including wireless and optical networks, peer-to-peer and service-oriented networking, protocols design.
Remote Sensing and Systems for Environmental Monitoring
This research program addresses the development of advanced systems based on ICT technologies and methodologies for environmental monitoring and land management. Special attention is paid to remote sensing, data processing, data fusion and GIS.
Software Engineering and Formal Methods
The goal of this research group is the design and deployment of trustworthy and effective socio-technical systems.
Wireless Communication
We support researches on innovative systems to wirelessly enable pervasive communications and ubiquitous access to information. We explore new technologies for nomadic and seamless broadband connectivity in highly heterogeneous environments.