About us

The Team Behind AIR Lab

At the AIR Lab, research thrives at the crossroads of technology, innovation, and collaboration. Our team is composed of established researchers and early-career talents from diverse academic and professional backgrounds. This multidisciplinary foundation enables us to tackle complex challenges from multiple perspectives and develop advanced interaction technologies that address real-world needs.

Scroll down to meet the people driving the lab’s success and learn about their roles, expertise, and contributions to our ongoing mission.

Leadership and Core Team

Guiding the AIR Lab’s research and operations, these individuals are the backbone of our projects, ensuring scientific excellence and smooth day-to-day operations.

Cristina Gena

Head of the Lab

Alessandro Mazzei

Faculty Member

Fabiana Vernero

Faculty Member

Claudio Mattutino

Research Technician

PhD Students and Research Fellows

The forefront of discovery, tackling innovative projects and contributing to the lab’s success. They bring fresh ideas and passion to our cutting-edge research.

Alberto Lillo

PhD Student

Linda Pigureddu

PhD Student

Massimo Donini

PhD Student

Nicola Barbaro

Research Fellow

Robots

Meet the robots that help us test and develop our interaction technologies. While they don’t have CVs yet, they’re key collaborators in our experiments and demonstrations.

Nao

Empathy Specialist

Pepper

Therapy Assistant

Sanbot42

Experimental Unit

Wolly

Educational Pioneer

External Members and Former Collaborators

Collaboration is at the heart of the AIR Lab. Our external members and former team members continue to contribute to our work, bringing fresh perspectives and expertise from academia and industry. Many of our former members remain actively involved in projects, ensuring their knowledge and experience continue to shape the lab’s success.