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Matteo Nazzario is a researcher specializing in assistive and social robotics, human-robot interaction, and the application of intelligent technologies for therapeutic and educational purposes. His work sits at the intersection of cognitive science, rehabilitation, and artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on vulnerable populations including individuals with autism spectrum disorder and those experiencing cognitive decline. Nazzario's most impactful contributions center on developing and evaluating robotic interventions using platforms such as NAO and Pepper. His preliminary study on "Tom and Pepper Lab" (8 citations) demonstrated the potential of social robots for cognitive stimulation in individuals with Mild Cognitive Impairment, while his four-month autism therapeutic laboratory (4 citations) critically assessed the real-world effectiveness, limitations, and ethical dimensions of robot-assisted therapy for autistic children. Beyond clinical applications, he has advanced the personalization of human-robot interaction through ontologies, open data, and dynamic multimedia content adaptation, making robot dialogues more contextually meaningful for individual users. More recently, Nazzario has expanded into educational robotics, exploring multimodal, learner-centered instruction for abstract subjects like mathematics and physics. With a growing citation record across clinical and educational domains, his research is establishing important foundations for responsible, human-centered deployment of assistive robotics.