Enrico Masala

Enrico Masala is Associate Professor in the Department of Control and Computer Engineering (DAUIN) at Politecnico di Torino, where he also serves as Deputy Coordinator of the College of Computer, Film and Mechatronics Engineering. He is a member of the Internet Media Group (IMG) and the Interdepartmental Center for Service Robotics (PIC4SeR), and actively contributes to multimedia systems research and education.

His research interests include multimedia communications, video coding, digital image processing, and media quality assessment, with a strong focus on AI and machine learning applications. His work spans algorithm development for quality optimization in multimedia transmission over packet networks, including wireless and cloud-based systems.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in leveraging deep learning and AI to model human perception in multimedia quality assessment. Topics include artificial observers, modeling of subjective scoring behavior, and individualized quality prediction—indicating a shift toward more personalized and human-aligned evaluation frameworks in multimedia systems.

• Elsevier Audioslides competition (2013)
• ScienceDirect TOP25 Hottest Articles (2012)
• Fellow - IEEE (2014–)
• IEEE Senior Member

Enrico Masala has served as Scientific Manager for multiple commercial research projects, including the Radio 3.0 streaming platform and V-POP multimedia transmission project. He has also acted as evaluator for CHIST-ERA and the European Commission. He teaches core courses such as Internet Video Streaming and Web Applications, and has delivered international lectures and keynote talks, including at BUPT in China and CONIELECOMP in Mexico.

He leads the JEG-Hybrid project within the Video Quality Experts Group (VQEG) and is active in international research networks related to next-generation multimedia networking and cloud-based media delivery.