Dr. Luigi Bibbo’ | Artificial Intelligence | AI & Machine Learning Award
Research Fellow | Mediterranea University of Reggio Calabria | Italy
Dr. Luigi Bibbò is a distinguished researcher and academician specializing in electronic and computer engineering. With a strong foundation in biomedical engineering, he has contributed significantly to the fields of sensors, photonics, artificial intelligence, and nanotechnology. His extensive research experience spans multiple institutions across Italy, China, and the United States, where he has worked on cutting-edge technologies for biomedical applications, environmental monitoring, and robotics. Dr. Bibbò is actively involved in research projects focusing on big data analysis, forecasting systems, and healthcare-related AI applications.
Profile
Education
Dr. Bibbò holds a PhD in Electronic and Computer Engineering from the Second University of Naples, awarded in 2015. His doctoral research focused on the development of sensors based on plasmon resonance in polymer optical fibers and photonic crystals. Prior to his PhD, he obtained a Master’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from Federico II University of Naples in 2009, where he specialized in organic semiconductor-based OFET for biomedical applications. His academic journey began with a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Engineering from the same institution in 2006, focusing on innovative cardiac diagnostic technologies using multislice computed tomography. He later qualified as a professional engineer in 2010.
Experience
Dr. Bibbò has held various research positions at prestigious institutions. Since April 2024, he has been a Research Fellow at the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria, working on big data analysis and forecasting systems for climate change adaptation under the TECH4YOU project. From March 2023 to March 2024, he was a Research Fellow at the University of Florence, contributing to the Pharaon Project, which focuses on robotic technologies, IoT, and artificial intelligence for biomedical applications. Prior to this, he served as an Assistant Professor (RTDA) at the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria from 2019 to 2022, leading projects on elderly monitoring and localization systems. His international experience includes research fellowships at Shenzhen University, China (2016-2019), where he developed metasurfaces for OAM beam generation, and a visiting scientist role at Tufts University, USA (2013-2014), working on plasmonic-photonic hybrid crystal sensors.
Research Interests
Dr. Bibbò’s research interests encompass a wide range of interdisciplinary fields, including sensors, photonics, fiber optics, MEMS, metamaterials, nanotechnology, artificial intelligence, neural networks, virtual reality, and augmented reality. He has led multiple projects involving CNN-based image classification, predictive modeling using Random Forest Regressor, and AI-driven motion analysis in healthcare. His work integrates fundamental engineering principles with advanced computational techniques to develop innovative solutions for biomedical and environmental challenges.
Awards
Dr. Bibbò has been recognized for his outstanding contributions to research and technology development. He was the winner of the Technologist I° competition at the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria. Additionally, he has been a fellow of the Engineering Research Council (FERC) and an active member of Frontiers in Neuroscience. His research has earned him invitations to prestigious international conferences and collaborations with leading scientific journals as a guest editor and reviewer.
Publications
Dr. Bibbò has authored several influential publications in high-impact journals.
Bibbò, L., et al. (2023). “Human Activity Recognition in Healthcare: A Machine Learning Approach.” MDPI Applied Sciences. Cited by 45 articles.
Bibbò, L., et al. (2022). “Development of AI-driven Motion Analysis for Biomedical Applications.” IEEE Access. Cited by 38 articles.
Bibbò, L., et al. (2021). “Nanophotonic Metasurfaces for Orbital Angular Momentum Beam Generation.” Journal of Optics. Cited by 56 articles.
Bibbò, L., et al. (2020). “Plasmonic Nanoparticles and Tunable Dielectric Matrix for Optical Sensing.” Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics. Cited by 72 articles.
Bibbò, L., et al. (2019). “Indoor Navigation System for Dementia Patients Using Augmented Reality.” Frontiers in Neuroscience. Cited by 33 articles.
Bibbò, L., et al. (2018). “Integration of MEMS Sensors for Real-Time Tracking in Smart Environments.” Nanotechnology. Cited by 41 articles.
Bibbò, L., et al. (2017). “Plasmonic-Photonic Hybrid Crystal Sensors for Biochemical Detection.” Journal of Optical Society of America B. Cited by 60 articles.
Conclusion
Dr. Luigi Bibbò’s career is marked by a dedication to advancing electronic and computer engineering through interdisciplinary research. His contributions to biomedical applications, nanotechnology, and artificial intelligence have positioned him as a leading researcher in his field. Through his extensive publication record, international collaborations, and innovative projects, he continues to push the boundaries of technology to improve healthcare, environmental monitoring, and human-computer interaction. His ongoing work at the Mediterranean University of Reggio Calabria and other institutions highlights his commitment to cutting-edge research and knowledge dissemination in engineering and applied sciences.