Dottorato di interesse Nazionale in Design per il Made in Italy
The research project is part of the National PhD Program in Design for Made in Italy: Identity, Innovation, and Sustainability. It explores the use of embodied conversational agents (ECAs) and gamification techniques to support speech therapy for children with primary language disorder.
AI, Wealth, ECAs, Rehabilitation
Dottorato di interesse Nazionale in Design per il Made in Italy
Mental health issues and the difficulties that university students face, such as anxiety, stress, depression, and panic attacks, are increasing. To respond to these challenges, the University created the “Avatar UniSi” project, which includes a digital avatar named “Francesca.” Francesca guides the student community toward support figures, services, events, and initiatives focused on academic well-being. She also integrates with the psychological counseling booking system, simplifying appointment management and promoting a more conscious and supported approach to facing academic and personal challenges.
AI, University student well-being
Dottorato di interesse Nazionale in Design per il Made in Italy
The project explores how 3D food printing and data-driven design can transform food
processing by-products—such as tomato peels—into innovative, edible solutions.
Combining sustainable practices, stakeholder feedback, and technological experimentation, it promotes circular economy principles within the Italian food design
ecosystem, aiming to reduce waste and enhance product personalization.
This research contributes to redefining the identity of Made in Italy through a blend of tradition and innovation.
Food Design · Circular Economy · 3D Food Printing · Data-Driven Innovation · Made in Italy · Technological Transition
