Alessandro Evangelista

Alessandro Evangelista is an Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic University of Bari, Italy, within the Department of Mechanics, Mathematics & Management. His scientific-disciplinary sector is ING-IND/15, focusing on Design methods for industrial engineering. His research integrates Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality technologies into industrial and training contexts, with strong attention to ergonomics, safety, and human factors.

Research Interests

• Virtual Reality (VR) and immersive simulation for industrial training and safety
• Augmented Reality (AR) interface design and ergonomic assessment
• Mixed Reality (MR) applications in product lifecycle and medical prosthesis design
• Human-computer interaction, cognitive workload, and age-related performance in XR systems
• Industry 4.0 smart maintenance and real-time data visualization

Recent works repeatedly explore how immersive technologies can enhance learning outcomes, safety behaviors, and user experience across manufacturing, retail, maritime navigation and healthcare domains. Studies often adopt comparative user evaluations, ergonomic assessment protocols (e.g., RULA), and multidimensional performance metrics.

Publications Trend

From 2020 to 2025 Evangelista authored numerous peer-reviewed articles concentrated on immersive technologies. Major themes include: (1) VR training effectiveness for confined spaces and industrial tasks, (2) AR visualization for maintenance and navigation, (3) ergonomic and age-related factors in XR, and (4) application of cinematic VR for safety attitude change and mental-health rehabilitation. His output evidences systematic review work, empirical user studies, and tool prototyping, positioning him at the intersection of design engineering and interactive technologies.

Scientific Awards & Grants

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Advising & Labs

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