Paolo Bernardi

PhD Student · Department of Computer Science, University of Pisa

My research lies at the intersection of software engineering, cybersecurity, and quantum computing. I work under the supervision of Prof. Antonio Brogi, Prof. Gian-Luigi Ferrari, and Dr. Giuseppe Bisicchia.

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Experience

Education

PhD in Computer Science @ University of Pisa

Pisa, Italy · 2025 - present

Researching about software engineering, quantum computing, and cybersecurity.
MSc in Cybersecurity @ University of Pisa

Pisa, Italy · 2022 - 2025

Graduated with 110/110. Thesis on Security Properties in the Execution of Quantum Circuits.
MSc in Computer Science @ University of Perugia

Perugia, Italy · 2007 - 2010

Graduated with 110/110 cum laude. Thesis on AES Encryption with Many/Multi-Core Architectures.
BSc in Computer Science @ University of Perugia

Perugia, Italy · 2001 - 2005

Graduated with 107/110. Thesis on the implementation of advanced statistical reporting systems.

Work

High-School Teacher @ IIS "Casagrande-Cesi"

Terni, Italy · 2021 - present

Computer Science High School Teacher
Software Engineer @ Meditrial

Terni, Italy · 2015 - 2021

Design and development of clinical trial support software systems.
Software Engineer @ Sistematica

Terni, Italy · 2010 - 2015

Design and development of infomobility software systems.
Software Engineer @ BV Technology Consulting

Perugia, Italy · 2005 - 2007

Design and development of reporting and statistical analysis systems.

Contact

paolo.bernardi@phd.unipi.it
Department of Computer Science, University of Pisa (site)
Largo Bruno Pontecorvo 3, Pisa (PI), 56127, Italy
Department of Computer Science, Floor 2 , Room 306