Full Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology (2016-Present)
University of Bologna, Department of Psychology
- Gruppo Scientifico Disciplinare: 11/PSIC-03
- Settore Scientifico Disciplinare: PSIC-03/B
Academic leadership roles
- Rector's Delegate for Industry 5.0 Community of Practice, European Commission (2023-Present)
- Research Team Coordinator, Human Factors, Risk and Safety (HFRS) Lab (2015-Present)
- Member, Research Committee, Department of Psychology (2016-Present)
- Member, Doctoral Board in Psychology (2012-Present)
- Expert Team Member, Horizon Europe Cluster 4 "Digital, Industry and Space"
- Grant Reviewer, European Commission and Italian PNRR Ministries
Previous academic positions
- Director, Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's in Work, Organizational, and Personnel Psychology (2014-2020)
- Board Member, Department of Psychology, University of Bologna (2015-2018)
- Postdoctoral Fellow, Social Psychology, University of Parma
RESEARCH EXPERTISE
Core Research Areas
Human-Technology Interaction & Innovation
- AI, robotics, and automation in workplace settings
- Open innovation and inter-organizational collaboration methods
- Digital transformation, reskilling, and upskilling strategies
- Remote and hybrid work: adaptation challenges for digital nomads and expats
Safety Science & Human Factors
- Risk management and accident analysis in high-risk environments
- Occupational safety culture and injury prevention strategies
- Cognitive ergonomics and workload optimization in industrial contexts
- Performance under stress and mental fatigue prevention
Organizational Change Management
- Mental health interventions and workplace stress management
- Change adaptation strategies and resistance management
- Leadership styles, teamwork dynamics, and group efficiency
- Nudging interventions for behavioral motivation and decision-making
Human-Machine Interfaces & Usability
- User-centered design and trust in human-machine interaction
- Collaborative robotics and cognitive ergonomics
- System safety and interface usability analysis
- Simulation, shadowing, and gamification for experiential learning
Organizational Development & Training
- Mergers and acquisitions: cultural integration and conflict management
- Training needs analysis, transfer, and ROI evaluation
- Innovation management and strategic planning
- Competence development and continuous learning methodologies
Research Impact
- Publications: 266 research works in top-tier journals
- Citations: 8,270+ (Google Scholar)
- Research Funding: €5+ million in competitive grants
RESEARCH GRANTS & PROJECT LEADERSHIP
Active Projects (2022-2025)
Horizon Europe Projects - Principal Investigator
- SESTOSENSO (€4,157,054, 2022-2025)
Physical Intelligence for Smart and Safe Human-Robot Interaction
Grant Agreement: 101070310 | Duration: 36 months
- TUPLES (€4,200,886, 2022-2025)
Trustworthy Planning and Scheduling with Learning and Explanations
Grant Agreement: 101070149 | Duration: 36 months | Coordinator: Université de Toulouse (France)
- EDGE AI (€30M total project, 2022-2025)
Edge AI Technologies for Optimised Performance Embedded Processing
Grant Agreement: 101097300 | Duration: 36 months | Consortium: 48 partners
Successfully Completed Major Projects
As Project Coordinator
- H-WORK (Horizon 2020, €3,987,000, 2020-2023)
Multilevel Interventions to Promote Mental Health in SMEs and Public Workplaces
Led consortium of 14 partners across 5 countries including University of Amsterdam, University of Sheffield, Universitat Jaume I, NTNU Norway
- XCYCLE (Horizon 2020, €5,009,330, 2015-2018)
Advanced Measures to Reduce Cyclists' Fatalities
Consortium of 9 partners including Volvo Trucks and German Aerospace Center (DLR)
As Principal Investigator
- XSPINE (Horizon 2020 Eurobench, 2021)
- StepByStep (Horizon 2020 Eurobench, 2019-2020)
- Perceptions (Horizon 2020 Secure Societies, 2019-2022)
- NUCLEON (Israel-Italy Joint Innovation Program, 2018-2020)
- BRIGAID (Horizon 2020, 2016-2020)
- THESEUS (FP7-ENVIRONMENT, 48 months)
- BESECU (FP7-SECURITY, Work Package Leader)
TEACHING ACTIVITY
Current Courses
Safety and Human Factors (4 ECTS)
Erasmus Mundus Joint Master's in Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology
Campus: Cesena | Language: English | Format: Traditional lectures + Group activities
Organizational Psychology (8 ECTS)
Master's in Work, Organizational and Personnel Psychology / Master's in Human Resources
Campus: Cesena/Bologna | Language: English
Communication, Training and Safety
Executive Master in Occupational Safety (Master "Sicurezza Lavorativa")
Campus: Bologna | Language: Italian | Since 2020
Research Methods and Scientific Writing (30 hours)
Previous Teaching (2004-2021)
University of Bologna
- Community Analysis - Department of Psychology (2011-2016)
- Individuals, Groups, and Organizations - Faculty of Psychology (2007-2011)
- Crisis Psychology - Faculty of Psychology (2004-2008)
- Forensic Psychology - Faculty of Political Science (2004-2008)
- Current Trends in WOP Psychology - Erasmus Mundus Programme (2011-2017)
Other Institutions
- Social Psychology - Italian Army Military Academy, University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (2004-2010)
Teaching Innovations
- Created industry-integrated case studies with partners including healthcare organizations
- Implemented experiential learning through outdoor activities and company visits
- Mentored 20+ PhD students and supervised 50+ Master's theses
INDUSTRY ENGAGEMENT & CONSULTING
Current Consultancies
- ENI S.p.A. (2020-Present): Human factors and workplace safety programs
- European Border and Coast Guard Agency (Frontex) (2015-2020): Leadership training
- SBB Cargo Italia (2024): Safety assesment and investigation
Past Major consultancies
- Air Liquide (France): Train-the-Trainers program
- Elsag Datamat: Safety in crowded environments
- Multiple Healthcare Authorities: Emergency response systems
Professional Certifications
- Human Factors in Flight Safety, Risk Management, and Accident Investigation (EAAP)
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
- AIP - Italian Association of Psychology (Section: Psychology for Organizations)
- HFES - Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (Europe Chapter)
- EAWOP - European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology
- SIOP - Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
- SIE - Italian Society of Ergonomics and Human Factors
INVITED TALKS & KEYNOTES
- "Artificial Intelligence in Organizations: State of the Art"
EAWOP 2025 Congress - 22nd European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology
Prague, Czech Republic | May 21-24, 2025
State of the Art Speaker
- "Human Factors in Industry 5.0: From Automation to Human-Centric AI"
European Commission Industry 5.0 Community of Practice
Brussels, Belgium | 2024
- "Safety Culture and Human Factors in High-Risk Industries"
ENI Corporate Safety Summit
Milan, Italy | 2023
- "The Future of Work: AI, Robotics, and Human Skills"
Italian Society of Ergonomics Annual Conference
Bologna, Italy | 2023
Signature
Last updated: 2 July 2025
