Giulia Barbareschi Email & Phone Number

Germany

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

I research, teach and supervise projects focusing on collaborating people from marginalised communities (primarily disabled people, members of LGBTQ+ community, and older adults) in developement and evaluation of new technologies to ensure accessibility and inclusion, as well as maximise the positive impact for society as a whole

Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan

As a JSPS Research Fellow I lead a project called "AT: Artistic Technologies" that aims to turn traditional assistive devices in tools that enable people with disabilities to express their creativity through different from of art including visual, music and dance

As a Research Fellow on the £20 million programme “AT2030 – Life Changing Assistive Technology for All” funded by the UK Department for International Development, I lead the research component of several projects in Kenya collaborating with NGOs and start-ups, universities and the private sector. My work revolves around on understating how current and novel technologies are used to improve the lives of people with disabilities.

London, United Kingdom

The Tip-Toy project focuses on creating a tangible user interface that can be used by children with different visual abilities (sighted, visually impaired, blind) to learn basic computing concept by combining together physical cubes to play music.My role as a research associate involves designing, carrying out and analysing interviews and testing sessions with children and visually impaired adults to understand and incorporate requirements for the physical blocks and the system as a… Show more The Tip-Toy project focuses on creating a tangible user interface that can be used by children with different visual abilities (sighted, visually impaired, blind) to learn basic computing concept by combining together physical cubes to play music.My role as a research associate involves designing, carrying out and analysing interviews and testing sessions with children and visually impaired adults to understand and incorporate requirements for the physical blocks and the system as a whole. Show less

London, United Kingdom

The Integrated Engineering Programme within the faculty of Engineering at UCL is one of the most innovative teaching programmes available to students in the UK. The interdisciplinary problem-based approach gives students a chance to experience what engineering is really about and encourages them to tackle real-world issues from sustainability to global health.My role as a teaching assistant is to facilitate and guide students' learning, help them communicate their ideas effectively… Show more The Integrated Engineering Programme within the faculty of Engineering at UCL is one of the most innovative teaching programmes available to students in the UK. The interdisciplinary problem-based approach gives students a chance to experience what engineering is really about and encourages them to tackle real-world issues from sustainability to global health.My role as a teaching assistant is to facilitate and guide students' learning, help them communicate their ideas effectively, establish a productive collaboration when working across different disciplines and provide feedback on their work. Show less

My research focuses on cooperative design for the development of more functional and acceptable assistive technologies. The main question behind it is:How do we incorporate users’ inputs in the design of new assistive technologies to facilitate wheelchair transfer and improve the person’s independence?To answer these questions, I am analyzing different aspects of wheelchair transfers, including users prefernces characterization, impact of environmental constraints on transfers… Show more My research focuses on cooperative design for the development of more functional and acceptable assistive technologies. The main question behind it is:How do we incorporate users’ inputs in the design of new assistive technologies to facilitate wheelchair transfer and improve the person’s independence?To answer these questions, I am analyzing different aspects of wheelchair transfers, including users prefernces characterization, impact of environmental constraints on transfers biomechanics, influence of pain and potentials benefits of biofeedback. Show less

London, United Kingdom

The HUMAN project, featuring 12 partners from 6 European countries, aims to understand workplaces where automation and human workers operate in harmony to improve worker satisfaction and safety as well as the quality and performance of the factory.My role as Research Assistant involved designing, carrying out and analysing a series of interviews with factory workers in Italy in order to understand how novel technologies could help improve their work experience, increase their safety and… Show more The HUMAN project, featuring 12 partners from 6 European countries, aims to understand workplaces where automation and human workers operate in harmony to improve worker satisfaction and safety as well as the quality and performance of the factory.My role as Research Assistant involved designing, carrying out and analysing a series of interviews with factory workers in Italy in order to understand how novel technologies could help improve their work experience, increase their safety and result in better productivity. Show less

Geneva Area, Switzerland

Supporting the assistive technology team with all the activities related to the Global Cooperation on Assistive Technology (GATE) initiative.Assisting with preparations for an assistive technology side event at the 71st World Health AssemblyTo assist with the development of the project: Training in Priority Assistive Products (TAP)

Galway, Ireland

Providing emergency aid in a sport environmentExamining and assessing injuriesUse of technical skills like taping, massage, mobilization and manual therapy in order to deal with injuries and traumasLiaising with coaches, athlete's family, other therapist or healthcare figures in order to provide continuity of treatmentMain Achievement: Sole physiotherapist responsible for the Galway and District Under 14 Team during the Kennedy Cup 2013

Genova, Italia

Sole responsible for a team of five PhysiotherapistsProviding evaluation and treatment assessment of post-acute complex geriatric patientsWriting patients reports and managing medical documentationReviewing and assessing assistive and orthopaedic technologies in order to inform prescription of aids to patients, with a key-focus on reducing their disability impactLiaising with caregivers and other healthcare professional figures in order to ensure the best standard of care for… Show more Sole responsible for a team of five PhysiotherapistsProviding evaluation and treatment assessment of post-acute complex geriatric patientsWriting patients reports and managing medical documentationReviewing and assessing assistive and orthopaedic technologies in order to inform prescription of aids to patients, with a key-focus on reducing their disability impactLiaising with caregivers and other healthcare professional figures in order to ensure the best standard of care for patients.Collaborate with other key medical personnel for the purposes of gathering data and compiling effectiveness and care quality reportsMain Achievement: Initiated a collaboration with the University of Genoa for the purpose of training and offering internship of students Show less

Genova, Italia

Identify physical problems and developing treatment programmesEducating patients and caregivers in order to deal with daily impairmentWriting patients reportsInterpretation of radiological documentationErgonomics prescriptions and adviceUse of rehabilitation technologies as TENS, ultrasound, laser therapy, tecar therapyPerforming Hydrotherapy treatmentsMain Achievement: Successfully completed various professional courses (NM taping, Mulligan therapy,...) with the… Show more Identify physical problems and developing treatment programmesEducating patients and caregivers in order to deal with daily impairmentWriting patients reportsInterpretation of radiological documentationErgonomics prescriptions and adviceUse of rehabilitation technologies as TENS, ultrasound, laser therapy, tecar therapyPerforming Hydrotherapy treatmentsMain Achievement: Successfully completed various professional courses (NM taping, Mulligan therapy,...) with the purpose of implementing the treatment effectiveness of the company. Show less

Doctor Of Philosophy (Phd), Disability And Assistive Technology

Awarded a three and a half years EPSRC scholarship to develop cooperative design strategies for the creation of more functional.

Specialist Diploma Medical Device Science, Medical Devices, 1St Class Honour

Activities and Societies: Final Year Project: The evolution of wheelchairs: past present and future

Phisiotherapy, Medicine, First Class Honours Degree

Final Year Project: Kinesiological differential analysis of the athletic gesture in healthy and spinal cord injured people