Assistant Professor (tenure-track)
Department of Computer Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy
Research: Deep Learning · Computer Vision · Multimodal AI
Applications: E-health · Autonomous Drones · Digital Humanities
Scientific leadership: Chair, IAPR TC19
Lab: Computational Intelligence Lab (CILAB)
Email: gennaro_dot_vessio_at_uniba_dot_it
👋 Welcome!
I am an Assistant Professor (tenure-track) at the Department of Computer Science, University of Bari Aldo Moro, Italy, where I conduct research in deep learning and computer vision. My work focuses on developing intelligent systems that can learn, perceive, and reason from data, with applications spanning e-health, drone vision, and digital humanities, among other domains.
If you happen to visit the department, you'll usually find me either in my sixth-floor office or, most often, in the CILAB lab on the fourth floor, where the real magic happens. Every now and then, I also make a strategic stop in Professor Giovanna Castellano's office, mainly to "borrow" a few taralli (a traditional snack from Southern Italy) and share them with whoever happens to be around!
I hold a Ph.D. in Computer Science and Mathematics and am passionate about advancing research. I lead and contribute to various projects, including an initiative on the use of drones for road safety that is currently nearing completion.
Beyond research, I enjoy contributing to the scientific community by organizing scientific events, mentoring Ph.D. students, reviewing for top-tier venues, and serving on program committees for several international conferences. I am also the current Chair of IAPR TC19 (Computer Vision for Cultural Heritage Applications).
🔔 Exciting News!
[Aug 2026] I received an IAPR Distinction Award, together with Guillaume Caron, in recognition of our strategic leadership of IAPR Technical Committee 19 (Computer Vision for Cultural Heritage Applications). The award was presented at ICPR 2026 in Lyon!
[May 2026] I have been appointed Area Chair for NeurIPS 2026, one of the world's leading conferences on artificial intelligence and machine learning!
[Feb 2025] I have been appointed Chair of the IAPR Technical Committee 19 (Computer Vision for Cultural Heritage Applications)! I will lead an international community of researchers working to advance computer vision methods for the analysis, preservation, and enhancement of cultural heritage.
[Jan 2025] My first book, "Intelligenza artificiale per curiosi: una mini-guida scientifica per tutti", published by Edizioni Dedalo, has been released! The book is designed to make AI accessible to everyone, from enthusiasts to the simply curious.
[Nov 2024] A new collaboration with the Italian Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport has begun! I am leading a project focused on using drones to enhance roadside assistance, aiming to revolutionize emergency response on the road. Stay tuned for updates!