Luca Trevisan Obituary
Society
Luca Trevisan, the esteemed Director of the Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at Bocconi University, passed away on June 19. Trevisan‘s mentorship and distinctive perspective profoundly inspired many. As a result, leaving a lasting legacy that will continue to shape the academic community. His dedication to his students and colleagues. Moreover, alongside his groundbreaking work, left an indelible impact on all who knew him. The Bocconi community is holding his family in their thoughts during this difficult time.
In accordance with his wishes, a secular memorial service will become held at 5 PM on June 24. In the atrium of the Velodromo building. The event is open to all and will be livestreamed: https://bit.ly/4c5q3Pl. Trevisan, known for his brilliance, humility, and wit, will be profoundly missed by the Bocconi community. Described by friends, colleagues, and students with attributes such as brilliant, humble, gifted, competent, curious, and witty, Trevisan was celebrated not only for his academic contributions but also for his compassion and kindness.
His research in computational complexity, algorithm analysis, and cryptography made him a luminary in his field.
At Bocconi University, he held the Fondazione Romeo ed Enrica Invernizzi Chair in Computer Science. Co-founded and directed the MSc in Artificial Intelligence program, and was a recipient of an ERC Grant. After years of teaching in the United States. Trevisan returned to Italy in 2019 to help establish the Department of Computing Sciences at Bocconi.
Bocconi President Andrea Sironi remarked, “Luca was a great man, both academically and personally, and was much loved by colleagues and students alike. It was an honor to have him with us, even if only for a few years.” Rector Francesco Billari added, “I deeply appreciated Luca Trevisan’s contributions, particularly when he joined Bocconi to set up a new department and launch an ambitious Master’s program and innovative chair.”
In conclusion, Riccardo Zecchina, Head of the Department of Computing Sciences, noted:
“Trevisan was renowned worldwide for his extraordinary intellect, logical and mathematical prowess, and vast knowledge.
Lastly, his academic papers have been fundamental to modern theoretical computer science, and his blog, ‘In Theory,’ will remain a key reference for years to come.” Zecchina also highlighted Trevisan’s kindness and respect for others, emphasizing that these qualities were equally significant parts of his legacy.
Trevisan received his doctorate degree from Sapienza University of Rome.
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