Giovanna Calogiuri

Giovanna Calogiuri is a Professor in Health Sciences at the University of South-Eastern Norway (USN), affiliated with the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences and the Department of Nursing and Health Sciences. She leads the research area Health Promotion and Sustainability at the Center for Health and Technology, focusing on physical activity, nature experiences, and sleep through technological interventions like virtual reality (VR), lifestyle apps, and wearable technologies.

• Education:
  • PhD in Sports Science, University of Milan
  • Postdoctoral research in Public Health, Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

Her research explores how natural environments and technology intersect to enhance health and well-being. Key projects include EU-funded initiatives like NetZeroCities and GoGreenRoutes, alongside national collaborations addressing pandemic-era outdoor activities, app-based health interventions, and VR systems for depression treatment. She also contributes to doctoral training and pedagogical innovation in mental health care education.