PhD Researcher · Machine Learning

Luca Nepote

Generative models & trajectory inference

PhD researcher in Machine Learning, working on generative models and trajectory inference. Background spanning data science, quantum computing, and physics. Seeking a 3–6 month research internship.

Luca Nepote

Research Experience

PhD Researcher
Eurecom (ProbAI group) ↗
Quantum AI Research Intern
Amadeus IT (Research Team) ↗
Research Intern
INRiM — National Institute of Metrological Research ↗

Publications

Relative Entropy Estimation in Function Space: Theory and Applications to Trajectory Inference
C. Wang*, L. Nepote*, G. Franzese, P. Michiardi · *equal contribution
ICML 2026 · Main Conference · Seoul ↗
Variational Inference for Quantum HyperNetworks
L. Nepote, A. Lhéritier, N. Bondoux, M. Kountouris, M. Filippone
IJCNN 2025 · Quantum Workshop (Oral) · Rome ↗

Education

PhD, Machine Learning
Sorbonne Université
MSc, Data Science
Eurecom
MSc, Telecommunications Engineering
Polytechnic of Turin
BSc, Physics Engineering
Polytechnic of Turin

Technical Skills

Programming
Python, MATLAB
ML Frameworks
PyTorch, TensorFlow, Jax, Qujax, Qiskit
Architectures
Generative / Diffusion Models, VAEs, Variational Inference, HyperNetworks
Tools
Git / GitHub, Linux / Unix, LaTeX
Languages
Italian (Native), English (Professional), French (Intermediate)

Certifications & Awards

Courses & Certifications

Qiskit Global Summer School 2024 — “Path to Utility” · IBM
Qiskit Global Summer School 2023 — “From Theory to Implementation” · IBM
CODAS Summer School 2023 — BIP ERASMUS+ · Aalto University
Project Management 2024 · Eurecom

Scholarships

Scholarship, Double Degree Program · Polytechnic of Turin – Eurecom
Scholarship, CODAS Summer School · Aalto University
Tuition Reduction for Merit · Polytechnic of Turin