We  are delighted to announce that Professor Alessio Del Bue, Senior Researcher at the Italian Institute of Technology (IIT) in Genoa, has been appointed as an Honorary Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Durham University. This is the first Honorary Professorship in the Department’s history, marking an important milestone in its development.

Professor Del Bue's Background

Professor Del Bue is internationally recognised for his pioneering work in computer vision, artificial intelligence, and their applications. He leads the Pattern Analysis & Computer Vision (PAVIS) research line at IIT, which develops state-of-the-art methods in 3D vision, machine learning, and AI-driven analysis of complex data. His research has played a leading role in advancing techniques for 3D reconstruction, multimodal AI, and human-centred applications of vision technologies.

His Work at Durham University

This appointment reflects the Department’s commitment to building strong international collaborations with world-leading researchers. Professor Del Bue will contribute to joint global research initiatives, postgraduate training, and interdisciplinary projects that connect Durham with the wider European AI research community.

Speaking about his appointment, Professor Del Bue said:

“I am honoured to join Durham University as an Honorary Professor and look forward to developing collaborations across the Department and wider University to advance the boundaries of AI and Computer Vision.”

Professor Del Bue’s appointment strengthens the Department of Computer Science’s growing profile in AI, computer vision, and interdisciplinary innovation, and we look forward to collaborating closely with him in the years ahead.