Luca Ulrich

Luca Ulrich is an Assistant Professor at the Politecnico di Torino, Department of Management and Production Engineering (DIGEP). He obtained a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering (2016) and a PhD in Management, Production, and Design (2021).

Research Interests

His work focuses on the synergy between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) for human-centered applications in healthcare, industrial automation, and cultural heritage. Key areas include facial expression recognition, 3D graphics in biometrics, and adaptive human-AI interfaces.

Teaching Roles

• Course Collaborator for 3D Graphics in Biometric Applications (Biomedical Engineering, 2019-2025)
• Lecturer for Industrial Technical Drawing (Mechanical, Chemical, and Manufacturing Engineering)

Scientific Contributions

He leads the SMAIL-AI project (2025-2027) and has co-invented three national patents in sports performance analysis, facial recognition, and surgical simulation. His publications span AI in surgery, lip-reading for vocal rehabilitation, and immersive systems.

PhD Students Supervised

• Antonio Lo Faro (Human-AI Interfaces)
• Rossella Ruggieri (AI in Complex Environments)
• Chiara Innocente (Behavior Analysis)
• Federico Salerno (Surgical Guide Analysis)
• Giorgia Marullo (Phantom Limb Therapy)
• Francesca Nonis (Facial Emotion Recognition)