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The document is the comprehensive academic curriculum vitae of Dr. Alberto Costa, an associate professor of Urban Informatics at Singapore Management University. It details his personal contact information, education (Ph.D. in Operations Research from École Polytechnique, M.Eng. and B.Eng. in Computer Engineering from Padova), and a progressive employment history spanning post‑doctoral research, senior research roles, and technical leadership at the Singapore‑ETH Centre and the Future Resilient Systems programme. The CV enumerates his technical skill set (Python, R, optimization modeling, machine learning, generative AI, and related tools), major research grants (NRF Intracreate, FCL2 Impact), and a series of prestigious awards (Beale‑Orchard‑Hays prize, GECCO competition placement, etc.). A prolific publication record is listed, comprising 26 refereed journal articles, numerous conference papers, a book, book chapters, technical reports, and a recent Amazon‑published book. The CV also records professional service (session chairing, workshop organization, journal reviewing), teaching and supervision activities (courses on prompt engineering, resilience, optimization), invited talks, professional memberships, language proficiencies, and media appearances. The overall narrative showcases Dr. Costa’s expertise in optimization, robust and resilient infrastructure, urban informatics, and black‑box optimization, as well as his leadership in interdisciplinary research and education.
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From Operations Research to Urban Informatics: A Structured Academic Trajectory
Chronological overview of Dr. Costa’s education and employment, highlighting the shift from theoretical optimization to applied urban resilience research.
Leadership in Urban Resilience Programs and Collaborative Projects
Roles as coordinator, technical lead, and project manager within the Singapore‑ETH Centre, Future Resilient Systems, and related workshops and symposia.
Technical Toolbox: Optimization Modeling, AI/ML, and Generative Technologies
Programming languages, modeling environments, solvers, machine‑learning libraries, and LLM/agentic AI expertise, plus certifications.
Funding Success and Recognitions: Grants, Awards, and Competitions
Details of major research grants (NRF Intracreate, FCL2 Impact) and award highlights (Beale‑Orchard‑Hays prize, GECCO ranking, Google Generative AI capstone).
Teaching, Supervision, and Knowledge Transfer Activities
Courses delivered (prompt engineering, resilience, optimization), supervision of undergraduate/graduate projects, and recorded lecture resources.