Simone Bassanelli
Simone Bassanelli is a researcher at the Motivational Digital Systems (MoDiS) unit of Fondazione Bruno Kessler. He holds an MSc in Neuroscience and Neuropsychological Rehabilitation from the University of Padova and a PhD in Cognitive Science from the University of Trento in collaboration with FBK. He was a visiting researcher at The Games Institute, University of Waterloo (Canada). His work focuses on game and gamification design, participatory and co-design methodologies, and user research for sustainability, with particular attention to sustainable mobility, more-than-human perspectives, and sustainability education. He combines qualitative and quantitative methods, field studies, and UX evaluation to design and assess engaging, behavior-changing digital systems.
Spotlight's articles
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April 21, 2026Play to understand: From GamiFIN 2026, new tools and visions for learning and ecologyFrom serious games about forests affected by climate change to tools for designing gamified experiences -
December 11, 2025A conversation with Dr. Lennart E. Nacke on AI Augmentation In GamesHow can the user experience of video games stimulate engagement and change behavior, particularly using artificial intelligence? Prof. Nacke, a pioneer in the field of games, gamification, and user experience, held a seminar on this topic at FBK on December 9, 2025.