Marco Leo is a researcher in the fields of computer vision and pattern recognition. He obtained an Honours Laurea Degree in Computer Engineering from University of Salento, Italy, in 2001. Since then, he has been a committed researcher at the National Research Council of Italy (CNR), where he has significantly contributed to advancements in computer vision technologies. His research encompasses a wide range of applications, including assistive technologies, automatic video surveillance for both indoor and outdoor environments, human attention monitoring, real-time event detection in sports, and non-destructive inspection of environmental and industrial products. With over 150 publications in national and international journals and conference proceedings, Marco Leo has established himself as a leading expert in his field. He is also a co-inventor of three international patents related to visual systems for event detection in sports contexts. His work has been pivotal in bridging the gap between theoretical research and practical applications, making substantial contributions to both academia and industry.