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ISTITUTO DI SCIENZA E TECNOLOGIE DELL’INFORMAZIONE
“A. FAEDO”
P. Maestrini
October 2005
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The Institute of Information Science and Technologies (ISTI)
The Institute of Information Science and Technologies (ISTI) was constituted in 2002 as a result of a merger between the Istituto CNUCE (CNUCE-CNR) and the Istituto di Elaborazione dell’Informazione (IEI-CNR). The Institute is located in the CNR Research Area of Pisa.
ISTI is named in honour of Alessandro Faedo, former Rector of the University of Pisa and President of CNR, in recognition of his important contribution to the advancement of Information Science and Technologies in the Italian academic communities.
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IEI and CNUCE
IEIThe beginnings of the Istituto di Elaborazione dell'Informazione (IEI) can be traced back to 1954 when Pisa University, on the advice of the Nobel laureate Enrico Fermi and financially backed by the provinces of Pisa, Lucca and Livorno decided to design and construct a computer intended entirely for scientific use, the first in Italy. The CSCE (Centre for Studies on Electronic Computing) was thus founded, and in 1961 the CEP - Pisan Electronic Computer - was inaugurated. In 1962 the CSCE became part of the Italian National Research Council, and in 1968 was renamed Istituto di Elaborazione dell'Informazione (IEI).
CNUCECNUCE was founded on 5th July 1965 as the National University Computing Centre with the goal of providing various university faculties with a valid computing support.In 1973 CNUCE became part of the National Research Council (CNR) under the Committee for Engineering and Architecture. Besides the necessary economic support for developing Computing Services which by then had become widespread in Italy, CNR also provided the CNUCE Institute with an appropriate framework to conduct research in Computer Science.
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Istituto di Scienza e Tecnologie dell’Informazione “A. Faedo” (ISTI-CNR)
STAFF• Technical and Administrative staff 70• Research staff 84• PhD Students 21• Graduate Fellows 35• Post-doctoral Fellows 15• Visiting Researchers 6• Non-permanent Administrative Support 7• Part-time Research Collaborators 25
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Istituto di Scienza e Tecnologie dell’Informazione “A. Faedo” (ISTI-CNR)
Budget 2005, Euro
• Cost of permanent staff (CNR) 7.000.000 • Research funding from CNR 722.000 • Funding from research contracts (2004) 3.712.000
Total 11.434.000 Self-financing 32,5%
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Istituto di Scienza e Tecnologie dell’Informazione “A. Faedo” (ISTI-CNR)
Research contracts by source
Source Number
• Industry 19 • European Commission 25• Government 13• Public and Regional Authorities 11• Universities and Research Institutions 10
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Istituto di Scienza e Tecnologie dell’Informazione “A. Faedo” (ISTI-CNR)
Funding from external sources (2002 - 2004)
Year Cumulative funding2002 1.976.0002003 2.843.0002004 3.712.447
Post-graduate/post-doc grants (2002 - 2004)
Year Number of grants2002 352003 442004 63
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Istituto di Scienza e Tecnologie dell’Informazione “A. Faedo” (ISTI-CNR)
Publications (2004)
Journal papers 67Chapters of edited books 17Conference papers (proceedings) 129
Best paper awards (2003 - 2004)
Year Awards2003 22004 2
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Istituto di Scienza e Tecnologie dell’Informazione “A. Faedo” (ISTI-CNR)
Research Organization
Research Laboratories pursue a well-defined set of strongly related scientific objectives. The teams include permanent staff, visitors, post-doctoral fellows and doctoral students, with an average number of 10 members per Lab. Research Laboratories are largely self-financed and subject to periodical evaluation.
Technology Centres are aimed at enhancing and exploiting the patrimony of competence existing at ISTI in specific areas. Typical activities are pre-competitive development, technology transfer and training. Technology Centers work in close collaboration with Research Laboratories, in order to foster the sharing of competence and the bi-directional flow of knowledge.
“Curiosity driven” projects aim at exploring matters and at pursuing objectives that go beyond, and possibly anticipate, the national and international research programs. Projects are submitted by single or multiple research laboratories. The projects proposals are evaluated by the Scientific Council and funded by the Institute.
Independent Research consists of free initiatives by individuals or small groups, aimed at widening and deepening their competence, at cultivating the spirit of diversity and at exploring interdisciplinary connections. The publication of innovative results and the open circulation of ideas within the scientific community are considered prime goals. Independent research is supported by ISTI under a funding scheme that rewards scientific production and privileges young researchers.
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MODELS & METHODS “Space-Flight Dynamics” Lab “Mechanics of Materials and Structures” Lab
INDEPENDENT RESEARCH• 2003: 100.000 Euro• 2004 : 100.000 Euro
“CURIOSITY DRIVEN” PROJECTS2003• 190.000 Euro• 12 projects submitted• 4 projects funded
2004• 300.000 Euro• 17 projects submitted• 6 projects funded
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ISTITUTO DI SCIENZA E TECNOLOGIE DELL’INFORMAZIONE “A. FAEDO”
CNR Funding • research funding• maintenance contribution
SOFTWARE INTENSIVE SYSTEMS“Software Engineering” Lab“Formal Methods and Tools” Lab“Dependable Computing” Lab“System and Software Evaluation” Techn. Center
GLOBAL KNOWLEDGE & UBIQUITOUS SERVICES“Networked Multimedia Information Systems” Lab“Knowledge Discovery and Delivery” Lab“High Performance Computing” Lab“Human Interfaces in Information Systems” Lab“Wireless Networks” Lab“Domotics” Lab“Information Systems” Techn. Center
MULTIDIMENSIONAL MEDIA“Visual Computing” Lab“Signals & Images” Lab“Creative Virtual Systems” Lab
External Funding
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“Visual Computing” Laboratory
Head: Claudio [email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 2923
Research topics: 3D Automatic Acquisition Scientific Visualization Deformable Object Modeling- Data Structures and Algorithms for Computer Graphics
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Head: Ovidio Salvetti
[email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 3124
Research topics: Models and Algorithms for Signal & Image Processing Models and Algorithms for Image Understanding Diagnostic Imaging Vision Machines and Systems Audio Digital Signal Processing and Computer Music
“Signals & Images” Laboratory
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“Creative Virtual Systems” Laboratory
Head: Patrizia [email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 3069
Research topics: Storytelling Methods and Techniques: 3d Worlds: Images and Audio Video Media
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“Networked Multimedia Information Systems” Laboratory
Head: Costantino [email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 2910
Research topics:Multimedia Information AccessAdvanced Information RetrievalDigital Libraries
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“Knowledge Discovery and Delivery” Laboratory
Head: Fosca [email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 2999
Research topics:- Data Mining Query Languages- Web Mining and Content Delivery- Geographic Knowledge Discovery and Reasoning- Natural Language Processing and Text Mining
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“High Performance Computing” Laboratory
Head: Domenico [email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 2992
Research topics: Grid Computing High Performance Data Mining and Information Retrieval Parallel Programming Tools High Performance Algorithms/Applications
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“Human Interfaces in Information Systems” Laboratory
Head: Fabio Paterno’[email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 3066
Research topics: Design of Interactive Systems Usability and Accessibility Mobile Information Systems for All Interaction with Information Systems
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“Wireless Networks” Laboratory
Head: Erina [email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 3070
Research topics: Digital satellite communications Wireless ad hoc networks
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“Domotics” Laboratory
Head: Rolando [email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 2946
Research topics: Interoperable XML based on Web services Mobile devices for home management XML standards for the home network Architecture of interoperable applications
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“Information Systems” Technology Center
Head Guglielmo Cresci [email protected] Tel. 050 315 2937
Areas of competence: Innovative Information Systems Automation Processes Geographic Information Science and Statistics Systems
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“Software Engineering” Laboratory
Head: Antonia Bertolino
[email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 2914
Research topics: Software requirements analysis Software process evaluation Software product evaluation Testing in the large and integration testing approaches Reliable assembly and validation of component-based software Evaluation of software reliability, testability, test effectiveness
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“Formal Methods and Tools” Laboratory
[email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 2918
Research topics: Formal Specification Methodologies Formal Verification Technologies and Applications. Requirements engineering
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“Dependable Computing” Laboratory
Head: Felicita Di [email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 2904
Research topics: Mechanisms for fault-tolerant systems Development of generic architectures for fault-tolerant (real-time) systems Model-based dynamic reconfiguration in complex critical systems Methods for early validation and evaluation of system designs Multiple Phased Systems (MPS) Quality of Service in Network Systems and Protocols
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“System and Software Evaluation” Technology Center
Head: Fabrizio [email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 2915
Areas of competence: Software process assessment and improvement Measurement and evaluation of quality attributes of
software products Software certification Analysis and evaluation of system and software requirements
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“Mechanics of Materials and Structures” Laboratory
Head: Cristina [email protected] Tel. +39 050 315 2951
Research topics: Finite Plasticity, Metal-forming Processes. Mechanics of Masonry Constructions Thermodynamics of masonry-like materials- Non-linear Dynamics
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“Curiosity driven” Projects 2003
• Available funds: 190.000• 12 proposals submitted; evaluated by the Scientific Board• 4 Projects funded:
1) Privacy Preserving Pattern Discovery (F. Giannotti, Knowledge Discovery and Delivery Lab )2) Distributed Search in the Semantic Web (U. Straccia, Networked Multimedia Information Systems Lab)3) Natural Integration in Computerized Home Environment (R. Bianchi Bandinelli, Domotics Laboratory)4) Management of Data in Wireless Sensor Networks (G. Amato & S. Chessa, Networked Multimedia Information Systems
Lab & Wireless networks Lab)• 1 Project approved, funding delayed to 2004:
a) CONTURA: Integration of Volume Data Acquisition via 3-D Scanning and Structural Analysis of Masonry Buildings (C. Montani & C. Padovani, Visual Computing Lab & Mechanics of Materials and Structures” Lab)
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“Curiosity driven” Projects 2004
• Available funds : 300.000
• 1 Project approved in 2003, funded in 2004:
1) CONTURA: Integration of Volume Data Acquisition via 3-D Scanning and Structural Analysis of Masonry Buildings (C. Montani & C. Padovani, Visual Computing Lab & Mechanics of Materials and Structures” Lab.)
• 16 proposals submitted in 2004; evaluated by the Scientific Board• 5 Projects approved:
1. Mining Opinions from Online Text (F. Sebastiani, Networked Multimedia Information Systems Lab)2. Multi-Source Signal and Image Management for Heart Surgery Application (O. Salvetti, Signals & Images Lab)3. BREW - BRoadcast in Error-prone Wireless environment (F. Potortì, Wireless Network Lab)4. LIGHT: XML-based Innovative Generation for Home Networking Technologies (V. Miori, Domotics Lab)5. Migratory Distributed user Interfaces (F. Paternò, Human Interfaces in Information Systems Lab)
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