Short Bio
I have a long-standing activity in Bayesian methodology as a principled framework for learning from data. I am also engaged in causal reasoning to address real-world problems.
Academic Appointments
Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore (Milan)
- 2024–present: Adjunct Professor (Statistical Inference)
- 2011–2024: Full Professor of Statistics (retired November 1, 2024)
- 2019–2024: Head, Department of Statistical Sciences
Previous Institutions
- 1990–2011: Full Professor of Statistics, Università di Pavia
- 1987–1990: Associate Professor of Statistics, Università L. Bocconi, Milan
Scientific Research
Over the years I have worked on many aspects of Bayesian statistics, from priors, model choice, and hierarchical models to graphical models and Bayesian networks. More recently my research has focused on experimental design, replication studies and especially causal inference based on Directed Acyclic Graphs. I am also keenly interested in leveraging causal reasoning to foster more robust and explainable AI systems.
Teaching
My teaching experience spans undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral courses in Statistics. I have also held leadership roles as coordinator of master’s-level programs and as a member of a PhD steering committee.
Honors
- Fellow, International Society for Bayesian Analysis
- Elected Member, International Statistical Institute
Scientific Societies
- Royal Statistical Society
- Institute of Mathematical Statistics
- American Statistical Association
- International Statistical Institute
- International Society for Bayesian Analysis
- Società Italiana di Statistica