Luca Chittaro

Luca Chittaro is full professor of Human Computer Interaction (HCI) in the Department of Mathematics, Computer Science and Physics at the University of Udine, Italy, where he heads the HCI Lab (http://hcilab.uniud.it). 

He has co-authored over 200 international publications, which have received more than 12000 citations in the scientific literature. Professor Chittaro’s principal research interests are in the effects of technology on human beings and in the disciplined design of digital technologies for human use. He particularly focuses on systems to train people in facing risky and stressful situations, and to promote positive attitude and behavior change in users, especially in the health and safety domains. 

He has been listed in Stanford University’s top 2% world scientists ranking since its inception in 2020, and has led projects funded by institutions such as the US FAA and the EU.