Andrea Chirico

Andrea Chirico is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Department of Developmental and Socialization Psychological Processes. His research focuses on psychometrics, health psychology, and virtual reality applications in therapy. He has held academic roles including Ricercatore (Researcher) and adjunct professorships internationally, and currently serves on institutional committees like the Collegio Dottorato di Ricerca. His work bridges psychological theory with clinical practice, particularly in cancer care and pain management. Chirico has authored over 96 publications, with an H-index of 24, and has developed interventions using VR for stress reduction and mindfulness. Awards include the 2016 Best Paper Award for contributions to digital futures research. His projects involve collaborations with institutions like Temple University and focus on topics ranging from doping prevention in sports to social determinants of prejudice.