Ph.D. in Gestione, Produzione E Design , 33rd cycle (2017-2020)
Ph.D. obtained in 2021
Dissertation:
RGB-D methodologies for Face Expression Recognition (Abstract)
Tutors:
Maria Grazia Violante Sandro MoosProfile
Research interests
Biography
I obtained a Master's Degree in Computer Engineering from the Polytechnic University of Turin in 2016 and a PhD in Management, Production, and Design in 2021. During my PhD, I focused on developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Computer Vision methodologies for facial expression recognition, with the aim of improving human-machine interaction and making interfaces natural and adaptive. After obtaining my PhD, I broadened my research interests by applying AI-based solutions to different application domains, including industrial automation, healthcare, cultural heritage enhancement, sports, and wellness. This multidisciplinary approach has allowed me to explore the potential of AI not only as a tool for analysis and decision support, but also as an enabling technology for immersive, interactive, and user-centered systems. At the same time, I have deepened my study of advanced visualization devices, in particular Extended Reality (XR) technologies, which include Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). My interest focuses on the synergy between AI and XR, where intelligent systems are able to interpret complex real-world contexts and adapt the immersive experience to increase user engagement, training effectiveness, and applicability in the areas listed above.
Scientific branch
(Area 0009 - Industrial and information engineering)
Teaching
Collegi of the degree programmes
- Collegio di Ingegneria Gestionale e della Produzione. Componente
- Collegio di Ingegneria Informatica, del Cinema e Meccatronica. Componente invitato
Teachings
Master of Science
- Soluzioni di grafica 3D in applicazioni biometriche. A.A. 2019/20, INGEGNERIA BIOMEDICA. Collaboratore del corso
- Soluzioni di grafica 3D in applicazioni biometriche. A.A. 2020/21, INGEGNERIA BIOMEDICA. Collaboratore del corso
Bachelor of Science
- Disegno tecnico industriale. A.A. 2020/21, INGEGNERIA MECCANICA. Collaboratore del corso
Research
Research fields
Research projects
Projects funded by competitive calls
- SMAIL-AI , (2025-2027) - Responsabile Scientifico
Regionally funded research
Supervised PhD students
- Antonio Lo Faro. Programme in Ingegneria Gestionale E Della Produzione (cycle 40, 2024-in progress)
Research subject: The research aims to design adaptive, explainable human–AI interfaces for improved interaction between humans and machines in critical contexts such as smart manufacturing and healthcare.
Digital twin methods and tools Human-robot interaction and inclusive manufacturing Process and system simulations, digital manufacturing Product design and development Digital twin methods and tools Human-robot interaction and inclusive manufacturing Process and system simulations, digital manufacturing Product design and development - Rossella Ruggieri. Programme in Ingegneria Gestionale E Della Produzione (cycle 40, 2024-in progress)
Research subject: The research explores the use of artificial intelligence for the analysis of human activities in complex environments, focusing on ergonomics and safety, according to the principles of Industry 5.0.
Digital twin methods and tools Human-robot interaction and inclusive manufacturing Process and system simulations, digital manufacturing Product design and development Digital twin methods and tools Human-robot interaction and inclusive manufacturing Process and system simulations, digital manufacturing Product design and development - Chiara Innocente. Programme in Gestione, Produzione E Design (cycle 38, 2022-in progress)
- Federico Salerno. Programme in Gestione, Produzione E Design (cycle 38, 2022-in progress)
- Giorgia Marullo. Programme in Gestione, Produzione E Design (cycle 37, 2021-2025)
Thesis: Behavior Analysis for Deep Learning-based Human-Centred Solutions
Publications
Works published during the Ph.D. View all publications in Porto@Iris
- Ulrich, Luca (2021)
RGB-D methodologies for Face Expression Recognition. relatore: VIOLANTE, MARIA GRAZIA; MOOS, SANDRO; , 33. XXXIII Ciclo, P.: 175
Doctoral Thesis - Dozio, Nicolò; Marcolin, Federica; Scurati, Giulia Wally; Nonis, Francesca; Ulrich, ... (2021)
Development of an affective database made of interactive virtual environments. In: SCIENTIFIC REPORTS, vol. 11. ISSN 2045-2322
Contributo su Rivista - Marcolin, Federica; Wally Scurati, Giulia; Ulrich, Luca; Nonis, Francesca; Vezzetti, ... (2021)
Affective Virtual Reality: How to Design Artificial Experiences Impacting Human Emotions. In: IEEE COMPUTER GRAPHICS AND APPLICATIONS, vol. 41, pp. 171-178. ISSN 0272-1716
Contributo su Rivista - Vezzetti, Enrico; Marcolin, Federica; Ulrich, Luca; Nonis, Francesca (2021)
Metodo e sistema per il riconoscimento delle espressioni facciali. N. brevetto: 102021000030992, propr. brevetto: Politecnico di Torino
Brevetti - Giachino, M.; Aprato, A.; Ulrich, L.; Revetria, T. A.; Tanzi, L.; Vezzetti, E.; Masse, A. (2021)
Dynamic evaluation of THA components by prosthesis impingement software (PIS). In: ACTA BIO-MEDICA DE L'ATENEO PARMENSE, vol. 92. ISSN 0392-4203
Contributo su Rivista - Ulrich, L.; Nonis, F.; Vezzetti, E.; Moos, S.; Caruso, G.; Shi, Y.; Marcolin, F. (2021)
Can adas distract driver’s attention? An rgb-d camera and deep learning-based analysis. In: APPLIED SCIENCES, vol. 11, pp. 11587-11599. ISSN 2076-3417
Contributo su Rivista - Nonis, F.; Ulrich, L.; Dozio, N.; Antonaci, F. G.; Vezzetti, E.; Ferrise, F.; Marcolin, ... (2021)
Building an ecologically valid facial expression database – Behind the scenes. In: 15th International Conference on Universal Access in Human-Computer Interaction, UAHCI 2021, held as part of the 23rd International Conference, HCI International 2021, pp. 599-616. ISBN: 978-3-030-78091-3
Contributo in Atti di Convegno (Proceeding) - Ulrich, L.; Vezzetti, E.; Moos, S.; Marcolin, F. (2020)
Analysis of RGB-D camera technologies for supporting different facial usage scenarios. In: MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS. ISSN 1380-7501
Contributo su Rivista - Ulrich, Luca; Dugelay, Jean-Luc; Vezzetti, Enrico; Moos, Sandro; Marcolin, Federica (2019)
Perspective Morphometric Criteria for Facial Beauty and Proportion Assessment. In: APPLIED SCIENCES. ISSN 2076-3417
Contributo su Rivista - Massè, Alessandro; Aprato, Alessandro; Vezzetti, Enrico; Ulrich, Luca; Montrucchio, ... (2019)
Sistema e metodo di stima di motilità di un’articolazione oggetto di impianto protesico. N. brevetto: 102019000011223., propr. brevetto: Politecnico di Torino
Brevetti - Ulrich, L.; Baldassarre, F.; Marcolin, F.; Moos, S.; Tornincasa, S.; Vezzetti, E.; ... (2019)
A Procedure for Cutting Guides Design in Maxillofacial Surgery: A Case-Study. In: Advances on Mechanics, Design Engineering and Manufacturing II / S.N., S.L., springer, pp. 301-310. ISBN: 9783030123468
Contributo in Volume - Tornincasa, Stefano; Vezzetti, Enrico; Moos, Sandro; Violante, Maria Grazia; Marcolin, ... (2019)
3D Facial Action Units and Expression Recognition using a Crisp Logic. In: COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN AND APPLICATIONS, vol. 16. ISSN 1686-4360
Contributo su Rivista - Violante, MARIA GRAZIA; Marcolin, Federica; Vezzetti, Enrico; Ulrich, Luca; Billia, ... (2019)
3D Facial Expression Recognition for Defining Users’ Inner Requirements—An Emotional Design Case Study. In: APPLIED SCIENCES. ISSN 2076-3417
Contributo su Rivista - Tornincasa, Stefano; Dagnes, Nicole; Vezzetti, Enrico; Marcolin, Federica; Ulrich, Luca (2018)
3D geometry-based automatic landmark localization in presence of facial occlusions. In: MULTIMEDIA TOOLS AND APPLICATIONS, pp. 1-29. ISSN 1380-7501
Contributo su Rivista - Massè, A; Giachino, M; Vezzetti, Enrico; Ulrich, Luca; Aprato, A; Palmesino, F. (2017)
The limits and future of Collision Models. In: 3D Applications in Hip Surgery / S.N., S.L., Nuova science publishers, pp. 115-124. ISBN: 978-1-53612-292-3
Contributo in Volume - Massè, A; Giachino, M; Vezzetti, Enrico; Ulrich, Luca; Aprato, A; Palmesino, F. (2017)
The limits and future of Collision Models. In: 3D Applications in Hip Surgery / S.N., S.L., Nova Science Publishers, pp. 115-124
Contributo in Volume - Massè, A.; Aprato, A.; Tornincasa, Stefano; Vezzetti, Enrico; Marcolin, Federica; ... (2017)
Il ruolo della simulazione 3D per gli interventi all’articolazione coxofemorale. In: IL PROGETTISTA INDUSTRIALE, vol. 3, pp. 56-59. ISSN 0392-4823
Contributo su Rivista
Society and Enterprise
Patents and other intellectual properties
- Metodologia Per La Valutazione Delle Performance Di Atleti Nella Ginnastica Artistica. national Patent
Inventors: Chiara Innocente Giorgia Marullo Federico Salerno Luca Ulrich Enrico Vezzetti - Metodologia per il riconoscimento delle espressioni facciali in tempo reale. national Patent
Inventors: Federica Marcolin Francesca Nonis Luca Ulrich Enrico Vezzetti - simulatore di movimento di protesi femorale nell'articolazione dell'anca per verifica post-operatoria. national Patent
Inventors: Bartolomeo Montrucchio Luca Ulrich Enrico Vezzetti