Jeronimo Grandi

Jeronimo Grandi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer & Cyber Sciences at the School of Computer and Cyber Sciences, Georgia Southern University. His academic work spans augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and human-computer interaction, with a focus on collaborative technologies and cybersecurity in extended reality (XR). He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Computer Science from Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (2018 and 2014), and a B.A. in Game and Interactive Media Design from University of Caxias do Sul (2011).

His research emphasizes AR/VR interfaces for first responders, public safety applications, and continuous authentication systems. Notable achievements include the Best 3DUI Contest Award (2023), Unreal Faculty Fellowship (2023), and a Ph.D. distinction (Cum Laude) in 2018. He teaches courses like Human-Computer Interaction and Dissertation Research, and actively reviews for conferences like ACM ISMAR and IEEE VR.

Key research directions include modular AR frameworks for emergency response, cross-reality collaboration tools for sustainability education, and visual search optimization in VR. His work bridges theoretical HCI principles with practical implementations in law enforcement, healthcare, and disaster management scenarios.