Leonardo Vezzani

PhD research focused on AR interfaces for automotive head-up displays, with emphasis on VR-based testing and the development of standardized research tools using the CARLA driving simulator.

• Designed and developed VR-based testing workflows for automotive AR HUD evaluation
• Contributed to the creation of a standardized research tool built on CARLA
• Worked closely with supervisors, students, and industry partners
• Combined hands-on development with research planning and evaluation

Teaching and supervision activities in programming, computer architectures, and computer graphics.

• Co-lecturer in first-year programming courses
• Taught Python and computer architectures
• Supervised master theses in Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality HCI, and Carla driving simulator customization
• Supported students in project organization and technical decision-making

Research and development activities in XR and simulation within Reply clusters.

• AR development for warehouse operation and navigation
• Integration of CARLA into a ROS2-based high-fidelity driving simulator
• Collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams

Research visit focused on combining AR HUDs and autonomous vehicle research for explainable AI and driving experience studies.

• Worked on explainable AI for driving experience evaluation
• Coordinated with international research teams
• Contributed to defining workflows of experimental design and analysis

Development of MRTK-based AR interfaces for a medical training simulator on HoloLens2.

Collaboration with the National Film Board of Canada on storytelling-oriented XR experience design.

Web design and development internship at the Nexa Center for Internet & Society, focused on the creation of 'Nexa City', a digital platform for sharing interviews, articles, and podcasts on internet governance, digital rights, and technology policy.

Collaboration with the Museo Paleontologico di Asti on the design and development of a virtual tour aimed at supporting digital access, education, and public engagement with the museum’s collections.