Alessandro Visconti

Alessandro Visconti is a PhD student in Computer and Systems Engineering (38th cycle, 2022-2025) at the Polytechnic University of Turin, affiliated with the Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN). He serves as an external lecturer and teaching assistant, actively contributing to academic instruction.

• BSc & MSc in Cinema and Media Engineering, Polytechnic University of Turin (2019, 2021)
• PhD candidate researching digital twinning, metaverse social interaction, and virtual presence
• Member of GRAINS (Graphics and Intelligent Systems) group and VR@POLITO lab

His research focuses on advancing the Metaverse through consumer technology integration and AI-driven methods, aiming to enhance user immersion and social engagement in virtual environments. Key themes include real-time application development, facial mimicry synthesis, and social VR dynamics.

His publications (2023-2025) demonstrate expertise in Metaverse architecture, VR education, and emotion conveyance through avatars. Awards include the 2024 IEEE ICIR Best Paper Award and top 10 most-cited recognition in 2025.

• 2024: Best Paper Award, IEEE ICIR
• 2025: Top 10 Most-Cited Publication, Computer Animation and Virtual Worlds

Visconti teaches courses like Innovation Management & ICT Product Development, Object-Oriented Programming, and Data & Algorithms, while collaborating on interdisciplinary projects spanning aerospace and management engineering.