BIO
Luca Pietrantoni is a Full Professor of Work and Organizational Psychology at the University of Bologna, Italy. He heads the “Human Factors, Risk and Safety” Research Unit and has previously directed the Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s Degree in “Work, Organization and Personnel Psychology” at the university. As a principal investigator on multiple EU-funded projects, his research focuses on the integration of technology in organizations and the impact of AI, automation, and robotics in the workplace. He coordinated the H2020 H-work project and is contributing to various Horizon Europe initiatives, including SESTOSENSO, TUPLES, and EDGE AI. Prof. Pietrantoni collaborates with companies on human factors, ergonomics, and workplace transformations, particularly in safety contexts. He is an active member of European scientific organizations, including the European Association of Work and Organizational Psychology (EAWOP) and the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES-Europe Chapter). His scholarly work has been published in academic journals such as Accident Analysis & Prevention, Risk Analysis, and Applied Ergonomics. Prof. Pietrantoni’s expertise spans the intersections of psychology, technology, and organizational dynamics, with a particular emphasis on enhancing workplace safety and efficiency.
Preliminary title
Artificial intelligence and robotics in the workplace: hybrid teams and skill challenges