Andrea Placidi

Dr. Andrea Placidi is a Senior Lecturer and Subject Coordinator for Interior Architecture at the School of Architecture, Oxford Brookes University. His research focuses on integrating architectural design with healthcare environments, particularly leveraging immersive technology to enhance patient recovery. He leads projects such as Maggie’s Cancer Centres and contributes to the Design, Theory and Practice (DTP) research group.

His work bridges architectural innovation and medical care, emphasizing patient-centered solutions. A key publication (2022) explores immersive technology’s role in supporting head and neck cancer patients’ post-treatment recovery, combining architectural design with technology acceptance studies.

No scientific awards are listed, but his involvement in impactful healthcare design projects highlights his contributions. Contact: aplacidi@brookes.ac.uk.