Summary
Luca Turchet is an interdisciplinary researcher and academic leader with 10+ years blending human-computer interaction, sonic interaction design, and XR research. He leads the Creative, Intelligent & Multisensory Interactions Lab at the University of Trento, coordinates EIT master’s programs in XR and HCI, and co-founded the sound-technology company Elk. Active in standards and community-building, he serves on multiple IEEE initiatives (including the Metaverse Initiative and Internet of Sounds) and as an IEEE ComSoc Distinguished Lecturer and journal associate editor. His background uniquely combines summa-cum-laude degrees in music and computer science with a PhD in media technology, reflecting deep technical and artistic fluency. Luca’s work often sits at the intersection of the Internet of Musical Things, audio-haptic interfaces, and multimodal perception, bringing research into deployed education and industry projects. Based in Trentino, Italy, he regularly translates academic insight into practical ecosystems for immersive and multisensory experiences.
10 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
Seminar for startups
Computer Science, Computer Science, Magna cum laude (110 e lode), Computer Science, Computer Science, Magna cum laude (110 e lode) at Università degli Studi di Verona
Master’s Degree, Master degree in Electronic Music, Master’s Degree, Master degree in Electronic Music at Royal College of Music in Stockholm
Erasmus student at Music Technology Group, Music and technology, Erasmus student at Music Technology Group, Music and technology at Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Composition, specialization in electronic music, Music, 110 e lode (summa cum laude), Composition, specialization in electronic music, Music, 110 e lode (summa cum laude) at Conservatory of Music of Verona
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Department of Media Technology, Aalborg University Copenhagen, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Department of Media Technology, Aalborg University Copenhagen at Aalborg Universitet
Italian, English, Spanish, French