Salvatore Livatino is an Associate Professor in Virtual Reality and Robotics at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. He holds a MSc in Computer Science from the University of Pisa (1993) and a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from Aalborg University, Denmark (2003). His academic journey includes roles as Research Fellow and Associate Professor at Aalborg University, as well as visiting positions at institutions like INRIA Grenoble and the University of Edinburgh. He leads the Communications and Intelligent Systems research group and directs the Virtual Reality and Robotics Laboratory. His research focuses on immersive technologies (VR/AR/XR), stereoscopic 3D visualization, and teleoperation systems for applications in robotics, healthcare, and command-and-control interfaces. He has contributed to over 30 peer-reviewed publications and secured funding for projects such as the Innovate UK-backed 'iDOC: AI Empowered Document Authoring' (2023–2025) and 'Immersion for Care: Using Extended Reality in Healthcare Training' (2025–2027). Teaching expertise includes problem-based learning, 3D visualization, and immersive game design. His work spans interdisciplinary collaborations in robotics, AI, and healthcare, emphasizing practical applications of virtual environments.







