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Luigi De Russis is an Associate Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) within Politecnico di Torino . He serves as Deputy Director of DAUIN and is a member of the PIC4SeR (PoliTO Interdepartmental Centre for Service Robotics). His academic roles focus on Human-Computer Interaction , Digital Wellbeing , and Artificial Intelligence applications. Research interests: Accessibility, Conversational agents, Developers tools, Digital wellbeing, Intelligent user interfaces, Internet of Things Teaching: Courses in Human-AI Interaction, Web Applications, and Computer Vision at undergraduate and graduate levels Leadership: Vice-President of ACM SIGCHI (2024-), Executive Committee member (2021-2024) His research explores: Digital wellbeing education for teens through gamified systems AI-assisted UI design tools Smart home interaction via multimodal commands End-user development for self-control technologies Integration of accessibility guidelines in AI systems Recent article trends show a focus on generative AI for interface design, attention-capturing heuristics, and educational systems for step-by-step learning. He has received the Most Influential Paper Award (2024) and Best Late Breaking Results Award (2025) from ACM SIGCHI. Scientific awards: Award of Scientific Excellence, University of Salamanca (2011) Most Influential Paper Award, International Conference on Intelligent Environments (2024) Best Late Breaking Results Paper Award, ACM SIGCHI Symposium (2025) As advisor, he supervises PhD students in Artificial Intelligence and Computer Engineering , focusing on topics like user-centered AI, generative models, and digital self-control interfaces. He leads the ELITE research group and contributes to commercial projects including TEIA (AI tourism) and MAPP (interactive museums).

• Accessibility
• Conversational agents
• Developers tools
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Elena Gazzano serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Life Sciences and Systems Biology at the University of Turin, teaching across Biological Sciences and Sports Science programs at multiple campuses including Turin and Cuneo. Her academic service encompasses critical institutional roles: Master's Degree Council in Sports Sciences (LM-68) Bachelor's Degree Council for Preventive and Adaptive Motor Activity Sciences (LM-67) Departmental Council and Monitoring/Review Committee Guidance Committee and 2025-26 Curriculum Council for Motor/Sports Activities (L22) Her research integrates biochemical principles with human performance, focusing on molecular-to-systemic mechanisms of well-being through structured exercise and nutritional interventions. This interdisciplinary approach bridges laboratory biochemistry with practical sports science applications. She maintains active academic governance participation while delivering specialized courses including Biochemistry, Metabolism/Nutrition, and Human Well-being across undergraduate and graduate programs.

• Biochemistry
• Sports Sciences
• Human Physiology
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Giuseppe Banfi is a Professor of Clinical Biochemistry and Clinical Molecular Biology at Vita-Salute San Raffaele University, where he has held a full academic position since 2006. His career spans over three decades, combining clinical laboratory leadership with academic contributions in aging, musculoskeletal health, and nutritional biochemistry. Graduated Medicine (1984, University of Pavia) Specialized in Hygiene and Preventive Medicine (1988, University of Milan) His research focuses on clinical biochemistry applications in geriatrics, musculoskeletal disorders, and immuno-nutrition. Recent publications highlight innovations in laboratory medicine value-based models, sarcopenia tele-rehabilitation platforms, and aging-related fall prevention strategies. Journal collaborations span Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine and Endocrine Reviews . Current work involves multidisciplinary integration of oral health in orthopedic surgery, telemedicine effectiveness for musculoskeletal conditions, and vitamin D supplementation guidelines. His leadership in scientific research programs at Galeazzi Orthopedic Institute and San Donato Foundation Hospital Group demonstrates ongoing translational science engagement. Management roles include directorships at Fondazione Centro San Raffaele and Istituto Insubrico Ricerca per La Vita Foundation.

• Clinical Biochemistry
• Molecular Biology
• Geriatrics
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Albena Kostadinova Yaneva is a Full Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino, Italy. Her academic work bridges Political and Social Sciences with Architecture , focusing on the Sociology of Environment and Territory . She teaches courses such as Academic Writing: 5 Exercises in Style , Innovation Studies , and Architecture, Society and Territory A . Research Areas : Sociological analysis of architectural practices, digital technologies in design, actor-network theory applications, and material culture. Teaching Roles : Course Instructor for PhD and Master's programs, emphasizing critical design, environmental sustainability, and urban sociology. Her recent publications explore themes like the impact of Zoom technologies on architectural collaboration, performative school buildings, and the role of models in design processes. Collaborative works include studies on graphene research labs and the interplay between science and urban development. She supervises PhD student Rayna Elena Razmilic Triantafilo, whose research focuses on architectural discourse platforms. Though no scientific awards are explicitly listed, her work engages with interdisciplinary methodologies, blending architectural anthropology and digital humanities to analyze contemporary design challenges.

• Sociology of Environment and Territory
• Architectural Anthropology
• Digital Architecture
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Alessandro Di Vita is an Associate Professor at the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences, School of Medicine and Surgery, Università degli Studi di Palermo (UNIPA). His work centers on educational psychology, career orientation, and pedagogical methodologies for adolescents and university students. Research Interests: Expressive writing for life planning, self-efficacy development, performance anxiety management, peer tutoring, and intercultural education. Key Projects: «Telemaco» (remote peer tutoring), «FOrCe» (career guidance interventions), and «FOrP» (school-university transition). Collaborations: Worked with international institutions like Universidad Austral (Argentina) and Universidad de Estudios de Palermo (Italy). His publications from 2007–2025 reflect a consistent focus on adolescent relationships, educational reform, and digital pedagogy. He has contributed to validation studies for psychological scales like the Worry Emotionality-Junior (WE-J) and developed methodologies such as «SeCo» for post-diploma decision-making. Alessandro also emphasizes Student Voice in educational processes, promoting active participation and resource utilization. Recent works include international comparative studies on peer tutoring and training programs for secondary school teachers.

• Student participation in university teaching
• Expressive writing in career guidance
• Affectivity in student learning processes
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Stefano Paleari is a Full Professor of Financial Systems Analysis at the Department of Management, Information and Production Engineering, University of Bergamo. He holds a degree in Nuclear Engineering from Politecnico di Milano and has held significant academic roles, including Rector of the University of Bergamo (2009–2015) and President of CRUI (2013–2015). His research interests span financial systems, aviation economics, and higher education governance, with notable contributions to policy analysis and institutional performance evaluation. Administrative Roles: Scientific Director of ICCSAI, EUA Board member, and advisor to the Italian Ministry of Universities and Research. Key Projects: Led initiatives on university sustainability, energy consumption, and digital healthcare systems. Recognition: Honored as Grande Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana and Cavaliere di Gran Croce, and awarded the Pearson Prize for financial research. His work integrates academic leadership with practical policy impact, focusing on institutional efficiency and innovation in education and healthcare sectors.

• Financial Systems Analysis
• Management Engineering
• Aviation Economics
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Maria Grazia Ungaro is a Lecturer and Native Speaker Reader in the Department of Economic Sciences at the University of Salento. She serves as a contract lecturer for the course English for Economics and International Relations within the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs, including Management of Tourism and Cultural Activities, Business Management, and Economy & Finance. Her teaching responsibilities include conducting language exercises and recovery courses for undergraduate and postgraduate students across multiple programs in the Department of Economic Sciences. She is based at the Ecotekne Center, Pal. C, Lecce - Monteroni, with office hours held every Thursday from 4 PM to 6 PM by prior email appointment. Areas of teaching expertise: English for Economics and International Relations (8 CFU) Language instruction for Bachelor’s programs in Economy & Finance, Business Economics, and Digital Management Language instruction for Master’s programs in Management of Tourist and Cultural Activities, Business Management, and Economy, Finance and Insurance Contact Information: Email: mariagrazia.ungaro@unisalento.it Phone: +39 0832 298728 Office: Ground floor, Room 36, Building C, Ecotekne Center No scientific awards, research publications, or student advising roles are mentioned in the available information. Her role is focused on language instruction and academic support within the economic sciences curriculum.

• English for Academic Purposes
• Business English
• Economics and Finance Education
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Ignazia Maria Bartholini is a Full Professor at the University of Palermo within the School of Medicine and Surgery , specializing in Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences . She holds office hours on Wednesdays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Viale delle Scienze, Building 15, 6th floor, room 09, or via Microsoft Teams upon email appointment. Email : ignazia.bartholini@unipa.it Phone : +3909123899409 Research Focus : Her work investigates gender violence , work-life balance , welfare systems , and social exclusion , with a particular emphasis on marginalized populations including women, migrants, and minors. Recent projects analyze citizenship income as a social equity tool, virtual violence against adolescents , and female empowerment through qualitative methodologies. Academic Contributions : Over 15 years, her research spans topics such as domestic violence , substance abuse , disability integration , and educational reforms . Key subfields include social innovation networks , gender gap in professions , proactive inclusion policies , and cross-cultural studies on Mediterranean/Nordic work-life dynamics. Teaching : She instructs courses on Sociology of Relationships , Gender Studies , and Work-Life Balance for Social Services and Social Policies students, with a focus on fieldwork-based learning and community engagement. Third Mission Activities : Active in public debates , book presentations , and outreach initiatives addressing violence prevention and social welfare, including collaborations with anti-violence centers and local municipalities across Sicily.

• Gender Studies
• Sociology of Relationships
• Social Services
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Caterina Pesce is Associate Professor focusing on the interrelationships between physical activity, cognitive function, and motor development across the lifespan. Her research examines how movement practices influence cognitive and creative capacities. Core research areas include: Developmental exercise-cognition relationships in children Multicomponent training interventions for older adults Quality physical education pedagogies Holistic movement approaches integrating physical-cognitive domains Publications demonstrate innovative approaches to integrating cognitive challenges into physical activities to simultaneously enhance motor competence and executive functions. Recent work emphasizes life-course perspectives on motor competence and its health implications. Teaches graduate courses in movement therapy for elderly populations and healthy lifestyle behavior change. Leads international collaborations on active learning interventions in educational settings.

• Exercise Neuroscience
• Motor Development
• Cognitive Aging
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Marco Farina is a Full Professor in Electromagnetics at the Department of Information Engineering, College of Engineering, Polytechnic University of Marche, Italy. His research spans electromagnetic modeling, scanning microwave microscopy, and nanotechnology, with applications in 2D materials, biosensors, and advanced measurement systems. He is a Senior Member of IEEE and actively contributes to Technical Committees on RF Nanotechnology. Laurea and Ph.D. in Electronic Engineering from University of Ancona Research interests focus on quantitative scanning microwave microscopy, electromagnetic analysis of active/passive components, and nanoscale characterization techniques. His work bridges theoretical modeling with practical implementation, including the development of the EM3DS software suite and novel inverted SMM systems. Recent publications highlight interdisciplinary applications in biomedical analysis and semiconductor physics. Scientific recognition includes the 3M-Nano Best Conference Paper Award and grants from US Army Research Laboratory and US Air Force Office of Scientific Research. He holds an ESA-funded patent for VNA calibration and has co-authored a book on planar structure analysis. Collaborative projects emphasize RF device optimization and biological imaging.

• Electromagnetic Fields
• Scanning Probe Microscopy
• Nanotechnology
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Fabio Lucidi is a Full Professor of Psychometrics at Sapienza University of Rome, serving as Pro-Rector responsible for the Fourth Mission and Student Community Relations. He leads the Department of Psychology of Developmental and Socialization Processes within the Faculty of Medicine and Psychology. Previously, he was Dean of the Faculty of Medicine and Psychology until 2022. His academic roles include Adjunct Professor at Temple University and Director of the Laboratory of Sport and Well-being. He holds leadership positions in organizations like the Italian Society of Health Psychology and the National Anti-Doping Organization. Education: PhD in Psychology (Sapienza University of Rome), Postdoctoral Research Fellowship (Sapienza University of Rome). Research Interests: Psychometrics, health psychology, sport psychology, with a focus on risk behaviors, health promotion, and cognitive neuroscience. His research explores psychological mechanisms underlying health-related behaviors, doping prevention, and cognitive processes. He has authored over 250 publications in high-impact journals and serves on editorial boards of journals like PLOS ONE and Frontiers in Psychology . Key Awards: Listed as a Top Italian Scientist, President of the Italian Society of Health Psychology, Past President of the Italian Psychological Association. Lucidi’s work integrates academic leadership with community engagement, emphasizing the Fourth Mission of universities. His research projects include EU-funded initiatives on doping prevention and aging, alongside collaborations in Australia, the U.S., and Europe.

• Psychometrics
• Health Psychology
• Sport Psychology
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Cinzia Novara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychological, Pedagogical, Physical Exercise and Training Sciences at the University of Palermo. She is actively engaged in teaching and research, focusing on community psychology, family dynamics, intercultural education, and youth mental health. Her teaching includes courses such as Family Psychology, Marginality and Deviance, and Network Interventions in Community Work. Her research interests center on community wellbeing, migration, school inclusion, and the psychological impact of digital technologies. She explores how social support, school climate, and intercultural dynamics influence the lives of adolescents, migrants, adopted children, and LGBTQ+ individuals. Her work often integrates participatory methods and service learning to foster social transformation. Her recent publications (2023–2025) show a strong focus on emotional intelligence, vulnerable narcissism, social media use, and the psychological effects of the pandemic on university students. The research consistently emphasizes community resilience, inclusion, and the role of educational environments in shaping psychological outcomes. Themes such as sense of community, coping strategies, and identity in multicultural families recur across her work. Scientific Projects: PRIN 2022 - CURA: Children as vulnerable users of IoT and AI-based technologies T@les at home - Multilingual Families Erasmus K2 Project “CARE” CORI 2017 & 2019: Civic engagement and migrant acculturation Micropolis: Community welfare model Prevention of pathological addictions among university students Work Addiction and Community Psychology Family Space and Service Learning She supervises internships and thesis work, advising students through direct engagement and institutional portals. She leads initiatives under the Third Mission of Unipa, including the UNIPA Parents' Service and Family Space, promoting community-based learning and social inclusion. Her projects often involve cross-cultural collaboration, particularly with Spain, and focus on building inclusive educational cultures.

• Community Psychology
• Intercultural Education
• Family Psychology
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Maurizio Mancini is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Sapienza University of Rome. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Affective Computing, and Multimodal Interaction, with applications in Virtual Reality, Embodied Conversational Agents, and Digital Commensality. He has contributed to understanding expressive movement analysis, social robotics, and adaptive systems in gaming and mindfulness contexts. 2024 : 8 publications on VR mindfulness, reinforcement learning, digital commensality, and multimodal interaction 2023 : 4 studies on human-food interaction, gait recognition, and AI human-likeness 2022 : 5 papers on social robots, collaborative dining, and anomaly detection His work spans topics like nonverbal leadership in full-body improvisation, transactive memory systems in group interactions, and computational models for human-food interaction. Teaching includes courses on Human-Machine Interaction and Programming.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Multimodal Interaction
• Affective Computing
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Paola Lorenzon is an Associate Professor of Physiology at the University of Trieste 's Department of Life Sciences since 2002. She coordinates the International Master's Degree in Neuroscience , serves as Coordinator of the OPBA program , and holds key roles in multiple PhD cycles including Neuroscience and Cognitive Science (XXVIII to XXXVIII cycles) and Biology (SM50). Her research focuses on neuromuscular plasticity , aging effects, and microgravity adaptation mechanisms. Education : Bachelor's in Biological Sciences and PhD in Biochemistry from University of Trieste Research Experience : University of Milan, San Raffaele Milan, University of Ljubljana, University of Bonn Her research spans three main areas: neuromuscular junction plasticity , electrostimulation protocols for muscle regeneration, and Piezo1 ion channels in mechanotransduction. Current projects funded by the Italian Space Agency (MIAG, NEMUSY) investigate muscle atrophy in spaceflight and aging. Notable collaborations include working with Annalisa Bernareggi (electrophysiology), Marina Sciancalepore (electrostimulation), and Alessandra Bosutti (project coordination). Her lab employs primary satellite cell cultures , electrophysiology , and mechanotransduction studies to explore muscle regeneration mechanisms.

• Neuromuscular physiology
• Synaptic plasticity
• Skeletal muscle regeneration
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Francesca Vitali is a Senior Assistant Professor (RTD-B) at the University of Verona, Italy, where she has been since 2010. She earned her Ph.D. in Methodology of Research in Psychology from the University of Genoa in 2003. Her teaching spans Sport and Exercise Psychology and related topics across multiple degree programs at the University of Verona and previously at the School of Sport Sciences, University of Genoa. Ph.D. in Methodology of Research in Psychology (University of Genoa, 2003) Teaching since 2014 at University of Verona Her research focuses on motivational processes , psychosocial benefits of sport and physical activity , psychobiosocial states in sports , gender stereotypes in athletics , and student-athlete dual careers . She has led Erasmus+-funded projects like BeWISER and Dual Careers for Mental Health (DC4MH) to address athlete employability and mental health. Her work also emphasizes attentive strategies in endurance sports and gender equity in athletic participation. Francesca serves as Section Editor for Sport and Exercise Psychology in the journal Sport Sciences for Health and co-founded the Academic Coach project at the University of Verona to support student-athletes. She has held leadership roles in the Italian Association of Sport and Exercise Psychology (AIPS), including National President (2014–2016) and Vice-President (2024–present).

• Sport Psychology
• Psychometrics
• Motivational Processes
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