This seminar will introduce important contribution by psychology and cognitive science to the field of new technology design and implementation. Specifically, the first part will explore the usage of new technologies (e.g., virtual reality, mobile, and commercial or ad hoc video games) to support and promote mental and physical health.
In the second part we will explore some interesting psychological correlates of common use technologies and their role in modern society; this would be of interest to engineers and programmers in order to learn how to engage their users with technological products. We will deepen some specific phenomena where engagement is associated to both positive and negative outcomes, in terms of users’ well-being and/or commercial effectiveness.

ALESSANDRA GORINI (alessandra.gorini@unimi.it), Psy.D., PhD. is a clinical psychologist and a researcher. She is Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology and Vice- Director of the Master Degree in Cognitive Science and Decision Making Processes at the University of Milan. She is the head of the Psycho-Cardiology Unit of Centro Cardiologico Monzino where she performs research and clinical activities focused on the link between cognitive and emotional mental aspects and cardiovascular diseases. She has also a stable collaboration with the Psycho-Oncology Unit of the European Institute of Oncology where she is involved in research studies focused on medical decision-making.
Starting from her PhD at the University of Maastricht, she has been also involved in different research projects about the role of technology in healthcare. She has authored more than 100 publications, including over 60 publications in international journals, numerous book chapters and 2 monographs.

STEFANO TRIBERTI obtained a PhD in Psychology in 2016. Currently he works at the Department of Oncology and Hemato-Oncology, University of Milan. His main research activities regard the ergonomics of innovative devices for medicine and surgery, and the use of new technologies to promote health and well-being (eHealth and Positive Technology). He published 4 books and more than 60 scientific articles on psychological/behavioral phenomena related to the usage and implementation of new technologies.