Cristiano is a passionate theoretical physicist turned tech entrepreneur, dedicated to transforming cutting-edge ideas into impactful realities. Currently serving as a Lead AI Scientist, he collaborates with his team on projects addressing critical social and environmental challenges. His work spans a range of emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence, High-Performance Computing (HPC), and Quantum Computing, with applications in space and Earth observation in partnership with the European Space Agency (ESA). His expertise also extends to Machine and Deep Learning, particularly in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Large Language Models (LLMs), while actively supporting deep-tech startups, especially in the climate tech sector.

An avid educator, Christiano is a sought-after Deep Learning lecturer at prestigious institutions, including the Master in High-Performance Computing (SISSA/ICTP, Trieste), the Quantum ML program at Ca' Foscari Challenge School, and universities such as Bicocca Milan and SIOS in Svalbard. His passion for teaching is matched only by his enthusiasm for public speaking, where he captivates audiences with both technical insights and popular science discussions.

Previously, Christiano spent four years as a Research Scientist specializing in Deep Learning, with three of those years dedicated to NLP at Samsung's Bixby Project (Harman - Samsung AI). He holds a Ph.D. in Statistical Physics from SISSA (Trieste), where he focused on Quantum Entanglement Entropy, and began his academic journey as a theoretical particle physicist.

In addition to his professional pursuits, Christiano is deeply interested in leveraging AI and quantum technologies for the greater good. He is skilled in scientific computing, with over a decade of experience delivering state-of-the-art projects, and he holds an EASA Private Pilot Licence (PPL), accumulating over 350 hours as Pilot in Command.

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