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— I became interested in research—

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—because I am very curious.

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Engaging in research
felt like a solution—

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—to both my restlessness
and my curiosity.

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My name is Federico Ciccozzi—

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—and I am a professor of
computer science here at MDU.

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I would summarise
my research field as—

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—model-based,
automated, and reliable.

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I work with software development.

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What I do is simplify
processes for developing software.

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My work helps improve
everyday life in society by—

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—providing better
support in many activities.

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In most of what we do.

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Airplanes are safer,
cars are more secure.

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Defibrillators work.

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Phones can make calls
in emergency situations.

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There are two parts that
I find most rewarding.

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The first is creating
something new where there is a need.

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Being able to solve difficult problems.

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But also seeing that
those solutions are used.

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My proudest moment
was probably when I earned my PhD.

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That was probably
the strongest feeling.

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As it is
a five-year programme.

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When you are finally done...

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It feels like wow,
I've actually done this.

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So it was a very strong...

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A strong and wonderful feeling.