Introduction to Algorithmic Fairness: Principles, Methods and Regulatory Perspectives Dr. Erasmo Purificato European Commission, Joint Research Centre (JRC), Italy Abstract The course provides a comprehensive introduction to algorithmic fairness, exploring

MAIN PhD Seminars 2025 Date Speaker(s) January, 15th Sandro Gabriele Tiddia January, 29th Andrea Azzarelli February, 12nd Valentino Artizzu February, 26th Simone Pusceddu March, 12nd Nicola Piras March, 26th Sara Vergallo Giorgia Nieddu April, 9th Lejzer

Interpretable and Explainable Machine Learning Models Dr. Claudio Pomo Politecnico di Bari Abstract The course focuses on methods for interpreting and explaining machine learning (ML) models, including inherently interpretable approaches and post-hoc

Introduction to algebraic logic Dr. Nicolò Zamperlin Università degli Studi di Cagliari Abstract The course is an introduction to the theory of algebraizability of Blok and Pigozzi. Through an analytic study of the first chapters of

Conic Programming: Theory and applications Prof. Benedetto Manca Università degli Studi di Cagliari Abstract The course covers the theory of conic programming, starting from the simplest case of linear programming and introducing conic quadratic and

Introduction to Kähler Geometry Prof. Roberto Mossa, Prof. Giovanni Placini Università degli Studi di Cagliari Abstract This introductory course covers some of the fundamental concepts of Kähler geometry, with particular attention to almost complex and

Numerical Analysis with Deep Neural Networks Prof. Yuesheng Xu Old Dominion University and Syracuse University, USA Abstract This four-talk lecture sequence aims to introduce numerical analysis with deep neural networks. Traditional function classes used in

QUBO and Quantum Annealing Prof. Michele Marchesi University of Cagliari and NetService spa Abstract The seminar, lasting about an hour, presents the problems of unconstrained binary quadratic optimization, where the variables assume binary values (0/1 or

Research in Blockchain and Quantum Technologies Dr. Ernestas Filatovas Vilnius University, Lithuania Abstract Blockchain and Quantum technologies are among the most groundbreaking advancements, attracting significant attention from industry, government, and

From Theory to Practice: Derivative-Free Optimization, Bilevel Problems, and Real-World Applications Prof. Remigijus Paulavičius Vilnius University, Lithuania Abstract This talk explores the journey from theory to practice in derivative-free optimization

Introduction to scientific Python programming Dr. Tamás László Storcz University of Pécs, Hungary Outline Scientific data and data science, working with Python ecosystem Data collection, preparation and cleaning Data visualization Feature engineering

Foundations of Digital Systems and Applications Dr. Zsolt Ercsey University of Pécs, Hungary Outline Introduction to internet technology Comparison of the business model of mobile operating systems (Android and iOS) Introduction to a mobile tv recommendation