Vito Candido

Vito Candido is a Junior Researcher at the Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (SUFFP) in Lugano, Switzerland. His work focuses on integrating immersive technologies (360° video, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality) into vocational education and training (VET) to enhance procedural learning outcomes and reduce cognitive load.

• Research Themes: Cognitive Load Theory, Immersive Learning, Technology-Enhanced Learning, Multimedia Learning Principles
• Institutional Affiliation: SUFFP, with collaborations at Griffith University, University of Bari Aldo Moro, and EARLI conferences

Scientific Contributions: Candido has published peer-reviewed studies in journals like Computers in Human Behavior Reports and International Journal of Psychophysiology. His research explores how immersive media affect stress responses in emergency simulations, cognitive load in AR applications, and technology acceptance in VET systems.

Practical Impact: He actively transfers research into practice through workshops and presentations at SERI Conferences, EARLI SIG meetings, and industry events. Projects include MARHVL (2021–2025) and BeLEARN VR (2022–2025), which evaluate AR/VR effectiveness in fields like chef training and technical drawing.