Massimiliano Versace Explained

Massimiliano Versace
Birth Date:21 December 1972
Birth Place:Italy
Nationality:Italian
Fields:Artificial Intelligence Deep Learning
Workplaces:Boston University Neurala
Doctoral Advisor:Stephen Grossberg
Thesis Title:Spikes, synchrony, and attentive learning by laminar thalamocortical circuits
Thesis Url:http://new.maxversace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/SMART_2008_Brain-Research.pdf
Thesis Year:2007
Known For:Deep Learning Neural networks NASA SyNAPSE
Awards:Fulbright Scholar

Massimiliano Versace (born December 21, 1972, in Monfalcone, Italy) is the co-founder and the CEO of Neurala Inc,[1] [2] [3] [4] [5] a Boston-based company building Artificial Intelligence emulating brain function in software and used in automating the process of visual inspection in manufacturing.[6] He is also the founding Director of the Boston University Neuromorphics Lab.[7] Massimiliano Versace is a Fulbright scholar and holds two PhD in Experimental Psychology from the University of Trieste, Italy and Cognitive and Neural Systems from Boston University, USA. He obtained his BSc from the University of Trieste, Italy.

Professional life

Versace grew up in Monfalcone, Italy and came to the United States in 2001 as a Fulbright scholar. He holds a masters in psychology from the University of Trieste and two PhDs (Experimental Psychology, University of Trieste, Italy—Cognitive and Neural Systems, Boston University, USA). As Artificial Intelligence Professor at Boston University, he founded the Neuromorphics Lab,[8] [7] [9] [10] and in 2009-2011 the lab led a main research thrust in the DARPA SyNAPSE in collaboration with Hewlett-Packard designing artificial nervous systems, based on deep learning, implemented on novel memristor-based devices. In December 2010, Versace published a cover-featured articled on the IEEE Spectrum describing the roadmap to develop a large scale brain model making use of memristor based technologies.

The model designed by Versace and his colleagues, termed Modular Neural Exploring Traveling Agent (MoNETA) was the first large-scale neural network model to implement whole-brain circuits to power a virtual and robotic agent compatibly with memristor-based hardware computations. A cover page article in IEEE Computer features the software platform and modeling implemented by the joint HP and Boston University teams, and the March 2012 edition of IEEE Pulse features his lab work on brain modeling. From 2011 to 2016, Versace and his team at Neurala [11] worked with NASA and successfully built deep learning models able to learn power navigation and perception for exploring novel environments in real-time.[12] [13] [14] [15] [16] [17]

His work has also been featured in TIME Magazines,[18] New York Times,[19] Nasdaq,[20] The Boston Globe,[21] Xconomy,[22] IEEE Spectrum,[23] Fortune,[24] CNBC,[25] The Chicago Tribune,[22] TechCrunch,[26] VentureBeat,[27] Associated Press,[28] Geek Magazine, and is a TEDx speaker.

In 2006, with two colleagues from Boston University, he co-founded Neurala [11] Inc. to bring this technology to market[29] in applications ranging from robots, to drones, and other smart devices.[30]

Awards

Versace is a recipient of the Fulbright Fellowship in 2001. Career and company awards include:

Versace is also recipient of the CELEST Award for Computational Modeling of Brain and Behavior in 2009, and was awarded top cited article 2008–2010 in Brain Research.

Neural modeling, Deep Learning, and Robotics

Massimiliano Versace's pioneered research in continual learning [4] [35] [36] neural networks, in particular applied to cortical models of learning and memory, and how to build intelligent machines equipped with low-power, high density neural chips that implement large-scale brain circuits of increasing complexity. His Synchronous Matching Adaptive Resonance Theory (SMART) model[30] shows spiking laminar cortical circuits self-organize and stably learn relevant information, and how these circuits be embedded in low-power, memristor-based hybrid CMOS chip and used to solve challenging pattern recognition problems. His work has been featured on Fortune,[37] Inc,[38] Tech Crunch,[39] IEEE Spectrum,[40] Venture Beat,[41] among others.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boston AI startup Neurala sets up shop in the Seaport - The Boston Globe. Chesto. Jon. BostonGlobe.com. 2019-04-03.
  2. Web site: Interview with Massimiliano Versace, CEO and Founder of Neurala - Nasdaq Disruptors. 2018-10-03. NASDAQ.com. en-us. 2019-04-03.
  3. Web site: This Versace Family Member Wants To Make A Name In Artificial Intelligence. Fortune. en. 2019-04-03.
  4. Web site: AiThority Interview Series with Massimiliano Versace, CEO at Neurala. 2019-04-01. AiThority. en-US. 2019-04-03.
  5. Web site: Smith . Phillip . The Brains Behind the Smartest Drones, Interview with Massimiliano Versace, CEO of Neurala . 2019-04-03 . dronebelow.com . en-US.
  6. Web site: Versace . Massimiliano . June 16, 2020 . From Computer Vision To Deep Learning: How AI Is Augmenting Manufacturing . Forbes.
  7. Web site: The Robot as Decider BU Today Boston University. Chan. Joe. BU Today. en. 2019-04-03.
  8. Web site: Pushing the Boundaries of Artificial Intelligence BU Today Boston University. Humphries. Courtney. BU Today. en. 2019-04-03.
  9. Web site: Boston University UROP Student Emily Fitzgerald Builds Thinking Robot BU Today Boston University. Barlow. Rich. BU Today. en. 2019-04-03.
  10. Web site: Self-directed robot can identify objects. phys.org. en-us. 2019-04-03.
  11. Web site: Neurala. Neurala. www.neurala.com. en. 2019-04-03.
  12. Web site: Planet-Navigating AI "Brain" Helps Drones and Cars Avoid Collisions. spinoff.nasa.gov. 2019-04-03.
  13. Web site: Deep Learning AI for NASA Powers Earth Robots. Hsu. Jeremy. 2017-01-17. IEEE Spectrum: Technology, Engineering, and Science News. en. 2019-04-03.
  14. Web site: A 'Brain' for Cars, Tested for Mars. Hall. Loura. 2018-09-24. NASA. 2019-04-03.
  15. Web site: Neurala raises $14m to expand market for NASA-tested AI into drones and cars. Bindi. Tas. ZDNet. en. 2019-04-03.
  16. Web site: 'Neurala Brain' Promises To Make Your Drone As Smart As NASA's Mars Rover. 2017-03-23. Tom's Hardware. en. 2019-04-03.
  17. Web site: Neurala, an AI startup with ties to NASA, lands $14M in funding. 2017-01-17. SiliconANGLE. en-US. 2019-04-03.
  18. How Robots Are Changing the Way You See a Doctor. Time. en. 2019-04-04.
  19. News: China Bets on Sensitive U.S. Start-Ups, Worrying the Pentagon. Mozur. Paul. 2017-03-22. The New York Times. 2019-04-04. Perlez. Jane. en-US. 0362-4331.
  20. Web site: Neurala on NASDAQ TV. www.linkedin.com. en. 2019-04-04.
  21. Web site: Boston AI startup builds mobile brains - The Boston Globe. Reporter. Hiawatha Bray-. BostonGlobe.com. 2019-04-04.
  22. Web site: Xconomy: Neurala, With More Cash, Advances A.I. for Drones, Self-Driving Cars. 2017-01-17. Xconomy. en. 2019-04-04.
  23. Web site: MoNETA: A Mind Made from Memristors. Chandler. Massimiliano Versace and Ben. 2010-11-23. IEEE Spectrum: Technology, Engineering, and Science News. en. 2019-04-04.
  24. Web site: This Versace Family Member Wants To Make A Name In Artificial Intelligence. Fortune. en. 2019-04-04.
  25. Web site: Artificial intelligence expert says Elon Musk is 'selling fear'. Umoh. Ruth. 2017-09-06. www.cnbc.com. 2019-04-04.
  26. Web site: Neurala closes $14M Series A to bring machine learning to the edge. TechCrunch. 17 January 2017 . en-US. 2019-04-04.
  27. Web site: 4 ways AI will prevent – not cause – an apocalypse. 2017-10-30. VentureBeat. en-US. 2019-04-04.
  28. Web site: Decade since recession: Thriving cities leave others behind. Rugaber. Christopher. 2017-12-14. AP NEWS. 2019-04-04.
  29. Web site: Neurala closes $14M Series A to bring machine learning to the edge. Google News. en. 2019-04-03.
  30. Web site: AI 2.0: brains for bots. maxversace. c. 2017 . Personal page of Massimiliano Versace. en-US. 2019-04-04.
  31. Web site: Neurala Honored with 2018 Edison Award. Typermass. Crystal. www.neurala.com. en. 2019-04-03.
  32. Web site: Drones and AI: Neurala Named in CB Insights' AI 100 List. McNabb. Miriam. 2018-01-03. DRONELIFE. en-US. 2019-04-03.
  33. Web site: Neurala Named Most Innovative Company of 2016 By Draper Venture Network. Versace. Massamiliano. www.neurala.com. en. 2019-04-03.
  34. Web site: Top 10 Disruptive Companies in Boston. 2017-03-24. Disruptor Daily. en-US. 2019-04-03.
  35. Web site: The Next-Generation AI Brain: How AI Is Becoming More Human. Versace. Max. Forbes. en. 2019-04-03.
  36. Web site: What is Continuous Learning and Why is it Important in 2018?. TalentLMS. en-US. 2019-04-03.
  37. Web site: This Versace Family Member Wants to Make a Name in Artificial Intelligence.
  38. Web site: This Artificial Intelligence Expert Breaks Down Your Burning Questions. 2017-01-17.
  39. Web site: Neurala closes $14M Series a to bring machine learning to the edge.
  40. Web site: Full Page Reload.
  41. Web site: Deep learning startup Neurala raises $14 million to build brains for drones, autonomous cars, and more. 2017-01-17.

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