F. Simone

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F. Simone is a leading researcher in immersive visual media, specializing in the perceptual quality and processing of omnidirectional (360°) content. Her work addresses critical challenges in virtual and augmented reality, where 360° videos and images enable interactive, three-degree-of-freedom navigation. Simone’s most cited paper, “Visual Distortions in 360° Videos” (2019, 72 citations), provides foundational insights into how these emergent signals are perceived and where they break down—key knowledge for applications in robotics, telepresence, and immersive entertainment. By characterizing visual distortions unique to spherical formats, she has helped bridge the gap between raw capture technology and human visual experience. Her research has direct implications for compression, streaming, and display optimization, making her a pivotal figure in the push toward seamless VR. Simone’s work not only advances technical standards but also deepens our understanding of how users interact with immersive environments, earning her recognition as a thought leader in next-generation visual communication.