Claudia Porfirione is an Associate Professor of Design at the Department of Architecture and Design, University of Genoa (Italy). Her research lies at the intersection of Design and Robotics, with a strong focus on Human-Centred Design (HCD) approaches tailored to the needs of vulnerable users. She specializes in Interface System Design, conducting field experiments with robotic devices and interactive technologies. Her work investigates how emerging forms of human–machine interaction can generate new, design-driven scenarios that respond to evolving societal and environmental contexts. Porfirione’s research embraces an interdisciplinary methodology, integrating design theory, usability testing, and technological prototyping. This enables her to develop inclusive solutions that address accessibility, autonomy, and the user experience in technologically mediated environments. Since 2021, she has served as lead instructor for the course “Materials and Components for Design” at the University of Genoa, where she guides students through the principles of material selection and application in contemporary design practice. In 2022, she was appointed to the Faculty Board of the National Doctoral Program “Design for Made in Italy: Identity, Innovation, and Sustainability,” coordinated by the University of Campania “L. Vanvitelli.”