2025-present
PhD in Computer Science
University of Salerno
Research project: AI-powered Digital Twins for Sustainable Urban Transformation. Research areas: AI-powered Urban Digital Twins, GeoAI, and Human–AI Interaction.
Curriculum Vitae
Matteo Ercolino
PhD Researcher in Computer Science
University of Salerno
Download CV (Italian PDF)
Academic record, ongoing research activity, and supporting publications.
Education
Education
2022-2025
MSc in Computer Science — Software Engineering & IT Management
University of Salerno
Final grade: 110/110 cum laude. Thesis: Adaptive virtual agents: study and design of conversational agents in Extended Reality.
2018-2022
BSc in Computer Science
University of Salerno
Final grade: 95/110. Thesis: Design and development of an augmented reality app for engaging users in cultural environments.
Research
Research & development
2023-present
Research Collaboration
HCI-USE Lab
Collaboration on extended reality and conversational agents, including prototyping, experimentation, and scientific output.
Aug 2025-Jan 2026
Web Developer — InMediArSI (PRIN 2022 MediArSI)
DISPAC, University of Salerno
Development of a responsive web application for geolocating and exploring art commissions in Southern Italy (11th-13th century).
Dec 2023-Oct 2024
Virtual Reality Software Developer
Fondazione Formit — UNINT, Rome
Development of VRCLASS, a Meta Quest application based on Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), supporting metacognitive skills through immersive scenarios and guided interaction.
Teaching
Teaching
Nov 2024-Dec 2025
Python Lecturer
UNINT Higher Education School, UNINT University
Lecturer for Introduction to Python Programming and Python Programming for Cybersecurity, including course design and student support.
Publications
Selected record
Affect-aware conversational adaptation in mixed reality procedural tasks
Journal of Ambient Intelligence and Humanized Computing
Adaptive virtual agents: study and design of conversational agents in Extended Reality
MSc Thesis, University of Salerno
Designing Virtual Interactive Objects to Enhance Visitors' Experience in Cultural Exhibits
Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference of the ACM Greek SIGCHI Chapter
Skills
Technical practice
- Python · Django, Flask, FastAPI
- JavaScript · React, Leaflet
- GeoAI & WebGIS
- AI & LLM integration
- Unity · Meta Quest · XR
- Swift · UIKit · SwiftUI
- Java · Kotlin
- Firebase · MongoDB · MySQL
- Docker · Git/GitHub
- Conversational interfaces