Ad targeting and retargeting specialist Criteo has appointed neural network and deep learning specialist Patrick Gallinari to help lead its Paris-based AI Lab, launched last June.

The Lab is composed of 80 engineers and researchers, and forms a centre of excellence in research on deep learning and artificial intelligence, including the impact of AI at a global scale on advertising and commerce.

Gallinari was previously Director of the Computer Laboratory at the Sorbonne University, where he spent ten years, latterly overseeing the Machine Learning and Information Access (MLIA) team. Here his work focused on algorithmic aspects of machine learning, the analysis of semantic data and the modeling and application of dynamic systems.

At Criteo, he will work with a team of researchers to support and advance deep learning research. Suju Rajan, the Lab's SVP and Head of Research, comments: 'Since the creation of the Lab, our ambition has been to link the excellence of academic practices with relevant data and real-world machine learning problems that we have at Criteo. As a trailblazer for advancements in neural network research, Patrick's expertise and tenure will enable us to accelerate Criteo AI Lab's deep learning research'.

Web site: www.criteo.com .

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