Dr Federico Colecchia
Senior Lecturer in Creative Electronics and Programming

Topics

Applications of digital technologies (machine learning in particular) for monitoring and promoting health and well-being.

Human-centred design of immersive environments, with an emphasis on applications of Virtual Reality in healthcare.

Research supervision

First supervision:

• Transforming Cinematic Engagement: A Fusion of Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and Virtual Reality -- started in April 2024 (part time)
• Enhancing Engagement in Digital Mental Health Interventions for University Students -- started in October 2024 (full time)
• Culturally Tailored AI Interventions in Mental Health: Fostering Person-Centred Care and Trust -- started in October 2024 (full time)
• Maximizing Efficiency and Precision: Leveraging AI in Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) for Enhanced Healthcare Imaging Management: Opportunities, Challenges, and Implications - A Mixed-Methods Approach -- started in October 2024 (full time)
• Design and Evaluation of a User-Centered AR Interface with Adaptive AI for Clinician-Guided Dual-Task Training in Parkinson’s Disease Rehabilitation -- started in October 2025 (full time)