Enrico Casella

Enrico Casella

Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Wisconsin-Madison

Biography

I am a computer scientist with a strong interdisciplinary background. My research applies artificial intelligence (AI) to complex systems, primarily within the animal science domain. My expertise includes AI-based methods for data analysis and optimization from heterogeneous sensor data, balancing accuracy and financial implications. My recent work explores computer vision solutions for animal health, growth, and development, as well as privacy-preserving solutions using federated learning.

I am looking for talents with strong interest and significant background in computer science at the Animal Science Department of Pennsylvania State University: 1 PhD student, 1 Postdoc, and visiting scholars.

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Interests
  • Precision livestock technology
  • Body growth and development in cattle
  • Privacy-preserving data sharing for farms
Education

  • PhD in Computer Science, 2023

    University of Kentucky

  • MEng in Computer Engineering, 2018

    Università degli studi di Palermo

  • BSc in Computer and Telecommunication Engineering, 2015

    Università degli studi di Palermo

Experience

 
 
 
 
 
Pennsylvania State University - Animal Science Department
Assistant Professor of Data Science
Pennsylvania State University - Animal Science Department
Jul 2024 – Present State College, PA
Co-hire of the Data Science Institute
 
 
 
 
 
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Animal Science Department
Postdoctoral Research Associate
University of Wisconsin-Madison - Animal Science Department
Jun 2023 – Jun 2024 Madison, WI
 
 
 
 
 
University of Kentucky - Computer Science Department
Research Assitant
University of Kentucky - Computer Science Department
Aug 2018 – May 2023 Lexington, KY

Responsibilities include:

  • Smart Grids
  • Animal Health
  • Fog Computing
 
 
 
 
 
University of Kentucky - Computer Science Department
Teaching Assistant for CS371
University of Kentucky - Computer Science Department
Jan 2019 – May 2019 Lexington, KY

Responsibilities include:

  • Final Project Development
  • Lecturing for hands-on projects
  • Grading
 
 
 
 
 
University of Kentucky - Computer Science Department
Teaching Assistant for CS215
University of Kentucky - Computer Science Department
Aug 2018 – Dec 2018 Lexington, KY

Responsibilities include:

  • Leading lab classes
  • Grading
 
 
 
 
 
Missouri University of Science and Technology - Computer Science Department
Visiting Research Scholar
Missouri University of Science and Technology - Computer Science Department
Mar 2017 – Sep 2017 Rolla, MO

Responsibilities include:

  • Literature on structural machine learning
  • Research on human activity recognition

Publications

Enrico Casella (2023). A machine learning and optimization framework for the early diagnosis of bovine respiratory disease. In IEEE Access 2023.

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Enrico Casella (2022). Dissecting the Problem of Individual Home Power Consumption Prediction using Machine Learning. In IEEE International Conference on Smart Computing (SMARTCOMP) 2022 - WiP.

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Enrico Casella (2022). Cost-aware Inference of Bovine Respiratory Disease in Calves using Precision Livestock Technology. In Proceedings of the IEEE International Conference on Distributed Computing in Sensor Systems (DCOSS), 2022.

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Enrico Casella (2022). Using machine learning and behavioral patterns observed by automated feeders and accelerometers for the early indication of clinical Bovine Respiratory Disease status in preweaned dairy calves. In Frontiers in Animal Science, 2022.

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Enrico Casella (2022). Using machine learning and precision livestock farming technology for early indication of health status in preweaned dairy calves. In Proceedings of the European Conference on Precision Livestock Farming (ECPLF), 2022.

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Services

President
GSACS at University of Kentucky May 2022 – May 2023
Graduate Student Association of Computer Science (GSACS)
Guest lectures for
Jan 2022 – Dec 2022
CS 371 (Machine Learning Principles), CS 686 (Linear programming)
Student volunteer
IEEE International Conference on Network Protocols (ICNP) 2022 Oct 2021 – Nov 2022
Student volunteer at the conference and tech support for virtual attendees
Graduate Student Congress Member
GSC at University of Kentucky Sep 2021 – May 2022
Mental Health Committee
Representative
GSACS at University of Kentucky Aug 2021 – May 2022
Graduate Student Association of Computer Science (GSACS)
Journal paper reviews for
Jan 2021 – Dec 2023
IEEE Transaction on Mobile Computing; IEEE ACCESS; IEEE Internet of Things; IEEE Human-Machine Systems; Elsevier Pervasive and Mobile Computing; Elsevier Ad-hoc Networks; Elsevier Sustainable Energy, Grids, and Networks; Springer Reliable Intelligent Environments
TPC member
Oct 2020 – Dec 2023
INFOCOMP 2020, ICDCN2022, ICDCN 2023, ICDCS 2024
Conference paper reviews for
Jan 2017 – Dec 2023
ICDCS, GLOBECOM, SmartSys, DCOSS, COMSNETS, SMARTCOMP, WoWMoM, WiMob, LCN, ICC, IWQoS

Awards and Achievements

CPS Rising Stars Workshop Awardee
University of Virginia May 2023 – May 2023
This workshop aims to identify and mentor outstanding PhD students and postdocs who are interested in pursuing academic careers in Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS) related areas
Best Paper Award
Computer Science Department at University of Kentucky Apr 2023 – Apr 2023
Best paper of the year in the Computer Science Department
Outstanding Graduate Student Award
Computer Science Department at University of Kentucky Apr 2023 – Apr 2023
Most successful Graduate Student of the year in the Computer Science Department
Commonwealth Computational Summit Winner receives a paid trip to SuperComputing 2022 in Dallas, TX
The University of Kentucky’s Center for Computational Sciences (CCS) Nov 2022 – Nov 2022
6th Annual Commonwealth Computational Summit
Recipient of Thaddeus B. Curtz Memorial Scholarship
College of Engineering May 2022 – May 2022
The award represents recognition to outstanding students with proven records of academic achievement
Initiative Award
Graduate Student Association of Computer Science Apr 2022 – Apr 2022
The award represents recognition for very high achievement and excellence, with a promising career in academia
Commonwealth Computational Summit Winner receives free registration to SuperComputing 2020
The University of Kentucky’s Center for Computational Sciences (CCS) and Information Technology Services - Research Computing Infrastructure (ITS-RCI) Oct 2020 – Oct 2020
The Center for Computational Sciences along with ITS Research Computing Infrastructure hosts a panel focused on Data Science challenges, new exciting computational project and opportunities in Research and Education

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