is a sociologist and currently a researcher at the Centre of Competence on Ageing at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI). He holds a PhD in Economic Sociology from the University of Brescia, Italy. His research focuses on wellbeing in later life, with a particular emphasis on the use of participatory approaches in ageing research. He has coordinated and contributed to several applied research projects using co-design methods, including initiatives on dementia-friendly communities, the use of ICT for social inclusion, and intergenerational initiatives fostering age-friendly cities. He collaborates closely with local stakeholders and associations engaged with older adults.
last update: September 2025
Articles published on IXD&A:
• ‘Participatory Design of a Platform for the Promotion of Assistive Technology in Switzerland.’, N. 65, 2025, pp. 119 – 143, abstract, download, (https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-065-004), Google Scholar
"Assistive technologies play a crucial role in supporting the aging population. However, in Switzerland, efforts to promote such technologies are hindered by a fragmented landscape—shaped by linguisti..."
"Assistive technologies play a crucial role in supporting the aging population. However, in Switzerland, efforts to promote such technologies are hindered by a fragmented landscape—shaped by linguisti..."
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