Maria Luce Lupetti

Maria Luce Lupetti is a Fixed-term Assistant Professor at the Department of Architecture and Design (DAD) at Politecnico di Torino. She actively contributes to the College of Architecture and Design and is a member of the College of Mechanical, Aerospace and Automotive Engineering. Her academic role involves teaching Cognitive Ergonomics and HMI in the Automotive Engineering master's program and collaborating on Design and Communication courses.

• Editorial Roles: Associate Editor for the journal INTERACTIONS since 2024
• Conference Leadership: Participating in organizing committee for CHI 2026
• Research Projects: Scientific Director of PARJAI (2025-2028) on Participatory Design Justice for Ethical AI Transitions

Research Focus: Maria's work bridges Design with Human-Robot Interaction, focusing on Ethical AI, Speculative Design, and Urban Robotics. Her recent publications explore:

• Speculative design for sustainable digital futures
• Contextual adaptability challenges in urban robotics
• Design taxonomies for demystifying AI
• Trustworthy embodied agents in healthcare
• Creative applications of AI in HRI
• Ethical frameworks for energy futures

Design Philosophy: She emphasizes participatory approaches, critical design thinking, and transdisciplinary collaboration to address societal challenges at the intersection of technology, ethics, and human factors. Her work appears in leading venues including CHI, HRI, and Frontiers in Neurorobotics, while also contributing to edited volumes and journal special issues.