Matteo Girondini
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About
Matteo Girondini is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of virtual reality, psychophysiology, and human-computer interaction, with a focused expertise in understanding and mitigating public speaking anxiety. His major contributions center on how the design of virtual audiences—specifically cartoon avatars—can fundamentally alter a speaker's psychological and physiological stress responses. In his most-cited work, "Speaking in front of cartoon avatars: A behavioral and psychophysiological study on how audience design impacts on public speaking anxiety in virtual environments" (2023, 26 citations), Girondini demonstrated that the visual representation of an audience directly influences both self-reported anxiety and measurable physiological markers like heart rate and skin conductance. This research provides critical, evidence-based guidelines for creating more effective virtual reality exposure therapies and training tools. By showing that cartoon avatars can reduce the perceived social threat compared to realistic human avatars, his work opens new avenues for accessible, low-stakes public speaking practice. Girondini’s findings are not only academically impactful but also hold practical promise for educators, therapists, and anyone seeking to conquer the fear of public speaking through innovative virtual environments.
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