CIS Research Group is part of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of Catania, Italy. Its research is focused on the area of Optimization in general through the use of Metaheuristics and Machine Learning methodologies.
The main research applications are addressed to the research areas of network science, combinatorial optimization, computational biology and collective behavior.
Currently the CIS group involves 2 professors; 1 fixed-term assistant professor; 4 PhD students; 3 external collaborations; and several students between bachelor's degree and MSc.
The faculty members serve as lecturers at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science for a number of Undergraduate and Graduate Courses in Computer Science, such as Artificial Intelligence; Heuristics & Metaheuristics for Optimization and Learning; Operating Systems; Discrete Structures; and Randomized Algorithms.
Friday 11th October 2024 at 11:30 am (Rome time), Prof. Isaac Triguero, University of Nottingham, UK, will talk about "A Gentle Introduction to General Purpose Artificial Intelligence Systems".
Friday 18th October 2024 at 15:30 am (Rome time), Prof. Vincenzo Cutello will give a lecture in presence on "Graph Theory".
MESS 2024 - Metaheuristics Summer School, "Automated Deep Learning meets High-Performance Computing", 15-18 July 2024, Catania, Italy
The CIS laboratory will be present at Sharper Night (Notte dei Ricercatori) 2024 with its activities and research works at the Cortile Platamone (stand no.15) from 6:00pm.