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
Marco Botta
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
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.
Antonio Lieto
External Member
Davide Cellie
Former Member, Research Fellow
Davide D’Adamo
Former Member, Research Fellow
Ilaria Consoli
Former Member, Research Fellow
Matteo Giovanale
Former Member, Research Fellow
Emiliano Robert
Former Member, Research Fellow
Enrico Mosca
Former Member, Research Fellow
Valerio Cietto
Former Member, Research Fellow
Our Partners and Collaborators
Our projects wouldn’t be possible without the support and contributions of our valued partners.
The word’s out
From local headlines to big stories: here’s what newspapers wrote about us!
Orticola del Piemonte a Buonissima Torino 2025: chef stellati, robot e cibo spaziale
Dalla sfida tra chef e robot Pepper agli appuntamenti dedicati al “cibo spaziale”, anteprima delle iniziative di Orticola del Piemonte durante il festival.
Orticola del Piemonte a Buonissima: dallo chef-robot alla Spesa Stellata al Mercato
La sfida con lo chef-robot e la “Spesa Stellata al Mercato” di piazza Foroni tra degustazioni, territorio e inclusione.
Torino è Buonissima: oltre 120 eventi in più di 70 location
Oltre 120 appuntamenti in più di 70 location, grandi nomi della cucina e format speciali. Cita anche la sfida tra chef e robot Pepper e l’iniziativa “Spesa Stellata al Mercato”.
Al via Buonissima a Torino, dallo chef robot alla spesa stellata
Festival gastronomico internazionale che trasforma Torino in un palcoscenico diffuso tra grandi chef, eventi e contaminazioni tra cucina e tecnologia.
Chef contro robot
Sfida tra creatività umana e automazione nel cartellone di Buonissima: show cooking e degustazioni tra innovazione e tradizione.
Chef vs Robot: la sfida culinaria che mette alla prova l’intelligenza artificiale
In occasione di Buonissima 2025, il contest “Reale, artificiale o intelligente” mette a confronto lo chef Massimiliano Brunetto e Pepper su una ricetta ideata da Matteo Baronetto; il pubblico assaggia al buio e vota il piatto preferito.
