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18 - 20 May, 2026 - Benidorm, Spain

In conjunction with the 18th International Conference on Computer Supported Education - CSEDU 2026

CO-CHAIRS

	Valerio De Luca Pegaso Telematic University Italy
Brief Bio Valerio De Luca has been an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Science and Technology, Pegaso Telematic University (Italy) since December 2024. He has been collaborating with the Augmented and Virtual Reality Laboratory (AVR Lab) of the University of Salento since 2015, working on projects in human–computer interaction and extended reality applied to medicine, education, and cultural heritage. His recent research focuses on extended reality for preoperative planning and intraoperative support in surgery, integrating computer vision techniques based on stereo cameras with inertial sensor data. His previous work includes GPU computing for UAV path planning, augmented reality for improving situation awareness in UAV control, and research on grid computing, distributed multimedia systems, and Quality of Experience (QoE).

	Andrea Generosi Pegaso University Italy
Brief Bio Andrea Generosi is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Science and Technology at Pegaso Telematic University (Italy). He is a researcher specializing in the design and development of innovative Deep Learning–based solutions. Holding a PhD in Industrial Engineering, he has been actively involved in research and development projects across both the industrial and cultural sectors. His work focuses on Affective Computing, ergonomics, automotive technologies, Human–Computer Interaction, and Extended Reality. Before his current role, he served as a research fellow and adjunct professor at the Polytechnic University of Marche (UNIVPM), where he also co-founded Emoj Srl, a UNIVPM spin-off dedicated to advancing emotional artificial intelligence technologies.

	Giovanni D'Errico University of Salento Italy
Brief Bio Giovanni D’Errico holds a Ph.D. with honors in Metrology from Politecnico di Torino (2025) and a cum laude degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Salento. He is currently a research fellow at AVRLab, where he investigates biosignal-based adaptivity in eXtended Reality (XR) systems. His research integrates metrology, physiological computing, and immersive technologies to study, assess, and regulate mental states in real time. His interests include the metrological validation of XR systems, bioadaptive interfaces, and immersive applications in clinical, educational, and cognitive domains. In previous research, he explored virtual and augmented reality applications and gamification in the context of smart cities, cultural heritage smart fruition, and neurocognitive rehabilitation.

	Giulia Pellegrino University of Salento Italy
Brief Bio Giulia Pellegrino is a PhD Candidate in Complex Systems Engineering at the University of Salento (Italy), where her research focuses on methods and tools supporting the modeling of Digital Twins in the neurological domain. She holds a Master’s Degree in Computer Engineering. Her recent work explores data-driven approaches for Parkinson’s disease progression modeling, microbiota-based personalized medicine, and XR environments for cognitive and motor rehabilitation. She has been a visiting researcher at Riga Technical University (Latvia) and Jinan University (China), contributing to international collaborations on healthcare and innovation management. Giulia has published in peer-reviewed journals and edited volumes, and she actively contributes to the academic community as a reviewer and session chair in international conferences on Digital Health and Extended Reality.

	Carola Gatto University of Salento Italy
Brief Bio Carola Gatto is a post-doc researcher of the Department of Engineering for Innovation at the University of Salento. She holds a PhD in Cultural Heritage Sciences (University of Salento, 2023), with a thesis titled: “The Museum and Contemporary Challenges: From Digital Curation to the Assessment of Well-Being Impact. The Case Study of the Messapian Collection of the Sigismondo Castromediano Museum.”. Her research focuses on digital curation, extended reality (XR), and the relationship between museums and well-being. She is the coordinator of the Young Researchers group at the Digital Humanities Centre, University of Salento.

	Federica Faggiano Sapienza Universita di Roma Italy
Brief Bio Federica Faggiano is a PhD student in the National Doctorate in Heritage Science at Sapienza University of Rome. From 2022 to 2024, she gained research experience as a research fellow at the Augmented and Virtual Reality Laboratory (AVR Lab) at the University of Salento, where she contributed to projects aimed at enhancing and promoting cultural heritage. She holds a Master’s degree with honors in European Cultural Heritage, Digital Media and Information Society, and a Bachelor’s degree with honors in Technologies for Cultural Heritage, both from the University of Salento. Her research interests lie in the field of Digital Humanities, with a particular focus on digital curation and the accessibility of cultural contexts through the use of innovative technologies.

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