Luana Marangelli

Luana Marangelli is a Ph.D. student in Mechanical and Energy Engineering at the Polytechnic University of Bari since November 2024. She earned both her B.S. and M.S. degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the same university, completing her studies with honours in 2024.

Her research focuses on Cross Reality (CR) technology, which integrates various dimensions of the Reality-Virtuality Continuum to enable seamless interaction between Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR). The primary goal of her work is to enhance operator well-being and performance in industrial environments by exploring CR as a potential solution. In addition, the research aims to define effective methodologies for developing CR applications in industry, considering key elements such as user interface, transitions, interaction, and collaboration. To support both VR and AR within a single application, she utilizes video see-through headsets for prototyping, in alignment with industry trends. Furthermore, she investigates the application of Biophilic Design in virtual environments to improve workers well-being, building on the research developed during her internship and master’s final thesis.