Federico SalernoAcademic CV

Academic CV

Research positions, education and published work. The full CV is available as a PDF at the bottom of the page.

Positions

  1. Since Nov 2025

    Postdoctoral Researcher

    DIGEP, Politecnico di Torino

    Research on markerless optical tracking for augmented surgical applications, gesture based interaction modeling, real time pose estimation, spatial registration robustness, and experimental validation protocols for AR guided procedures.

  2. Nov 2022 to Nov 2025

    PhD Student

    Politecnico di Torino, supervisor Prof. Sandro Moos

    PhD research in augmented reality for surgery. Design of AR solutions to register virtual holographic anatomical models onto the operating field. Study of 3D printed surgical cutting guides for osteotomies and AR assisted osteotomies. Development of methodologies to evaluate accuracy and precision of AR tracking systems, benchmarking of optical tracking solutions, and definition of an augmented surgical platform including an AR adjustable surgical cutting guide.

  3. Oct 2024 to Mar 2025

    Visiting PhD Student

    Technische Universität Wien, Vienna, Austria

    Research visit focused on augmented reality applications for surgical guidance.

  4. May 2022 to Nov 2022

    Research Fellowship

    Politecnico di Torino

    Dimensional and mechanical validation of surgical cutting guides. Geometric distortion analysis via 3D scanning of mandibular cutting guides. Mechanical strength assessment using FEM analysis and experimental tensile testing.

  5. May 2021 to Oct 2021

    CAD and CAM prototyping

    Dropper S.r.l., Torino

    CAD design of a people counter device casing.

  6. Nov 2019 to Sep 2021

    CAD and CAM prototyping

    Nova Stark S.r.l., Torino

    CAD design of a device casing for agritech viticulture environmental parameter measurement. Prototyping and experimental test bench for sensor testing.

  7. Apr 2021 to May 2021

    Video Lectures on Additive Manufacturing

    Sin Tesi Forma S.r.l., Torino

    Pre-recorded training course (3 hours) on additive manufacturing in the industry.

  8. Oct 2019 to Jan 2020

    Research Fellow, part time

    Politecnico di Torino

    Assistance during Industrial Technical Drawing lab sessions.

Education

  1. 2022 to 2025

    Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), cum laude

    Politecnico di Torino

    Thesis: "Augmented Surgery Solutions"

  2. 2019 to 2022

    Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering (Mechanical Production), 110L/110

    Politecnico di Torino

  3. 2016 to 2019

    Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering, 107/110

    Politecnico di Torino

  4. 2011 to 2016

    Secondary school diploma, scientific track, 100/100

    Liceo Scientifico Statale Piero Gobetti, Torino, Italy

    Esabac dual program, awarding both the Italian Diploma di Maturità Scientifica and the French Baccalauréat.

Publications

  1. 2026

    IMTOP, IMage-TO-Print Wound Dressings: From a Single Calibrated RGB Photograph to a Patient-Specific Patch

    F. Salerno, L. Ulrich, J. Secco, G. Azzena, R. Laurano, S. Moos, E. Vezzetti

    Computers

    DOI10.3390/computers15100710
    First page of the paper PDF

  2. 2026

    A low-cost benchmarking platform for tracking systems to enable augmented surgery tools in clinical practice

    F. Salerno, A. Contenti, L. Ulrich, S. Moos, A. Fiandrotti, E. Vezzetti

    SN Computer Science

    DOI10.1007/s42979-026-05071-9
    First page of the paper PDF

  3. 2026

    Advancing surgical cutting guide flexibility: A hybrid physical and Augmented Reality solution for cranio-maxillofacial surgery

    F. Salerno, L. Ulrich, G. Marullo, S. Moos, E. Vezzetti

    Journal of Cranio-Maxillofacial Surgery

    DOI10.1016/j.jcms.2026.104480
    First page of the paper PDF

  4. 2026

    A metrological approach for Augmented Reality tooltip tracking assessment

    F. Salerno, L. Ulrich, G. Maculotti, S. Moos, G. Genta, E. Vezzetti, M. Galetto

    Computers in Industry

    DOI10.1016/j.compind.2025.104430
    First page of the paper PDF

  5. 2026

    A 3D Camera-Based Approach for Real-Time Hand Configuration Recognition in Italian Sign Language

    L. Ulrich, A. De Luca, R. Miraglia, E. Mulassano, S. Quattrocchio, G. Marullo, C. Innocente, F. Salerno, E. Vezzetti

    Sensors

    DOI10.3390/s26031059
    First page of the paper PDF

  6. 2026

    Experimental design and performance optimization of an AR-guided hybrid cutting guide for mandibular resection

    F. Salerno, L. Ulrich, G. Marullo, E. Zavattero, G. Ramieri, S. Moos, E. Vezzetti

    ADM 2026, under review

    First page of the paper PDF

  7. 2025

    MOTT: Modular Optical Tool Tracking Framework enabling Efficient Benchmarking

    F. Salerno, A. Contenti, L. Ulrich, G. Marullo, S. Moos, E. Vezzetti

    Scientific Reports

    DOI10.1038/s41598-025-21044-z
    First page of the paper PDF

  8. 2024

    A Methodology for the Dimensional and Mechanical Analysis of Surgical Guides

    F. Salerno, S. Moos, L. Ulrich, A. Novaresio, E. Vezzetti

    Lecture Notes in Mechanical Engineering

    DOI10.1007/978-3-031-52075-4_22
    First page of the paper PDF

  9. 2024

    How to exploit Augmented Reality (AR) technology in patient customized surgical tools: a focus on osteotomies

    L. Ulrich, F. Salerno, S. Moos, E. Vezzetti

    Multimedia Tools and Applications

    DOI10.1007/s11042-023-18058-y
    First page of the paper PDF

  10. 2023

    Development of Bleeding Artificial Intelligence Detector (BLAIR) System for Robotic Radical Prostatectomy

    E. Checcucci, P. Piazzolla, G. Marullo, C. Innocente, F. Salerno, L. Ulrich, S. Moos, et al.

    Journal of Clinical Medicine

    DOI10.3390/jcm12237355
    First page of the paper PDF
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