Marco D. Buttiglione

About Me

I am a PhD Student at Politecnico di Milano and a Game Developer specializing in Computer Graphics, Virtual Reality, and Human-Computer Interaction.

My research involves the development of physics-based simulations for medical training, VR environments, and assistive technologies. Alongside my PhD, I lead the development at Rewind Studios, a professional collective focused on interactive and gamified experiences, as well as the puzzle platformer Paradox!.

Interests

Computer Graphics
Virtual Reality
Game Development
Human Computer Interaction

Education

PhD in Computer Engineering Politecnico di Milano, Current
M.Sc. in Computer science and engineering Politecnico di Milano, 2024
B.Sc. in Computer Science and Automation Engineering Politecnico di Bari, 2021

Career

Teaching Assistant @ Politecnico di Milano Sep 2024 - Present | Milano, Lombardia, Italia (Contract)
Assisted in lab sessions and student support for Computer Graphics (Vulkan, Master’s degree course in English) and Laboratorio di Rappresentazione Digitale (Bachelor’s degree course, 3D CAD modeling for fashion accessories).

PhD Researcher @ Politecnico di Milano Sep 2024 - Present | Milano, Lombardia, Italia (Full-time)

Research Fellow @ Politecnico di Milano May 2024 - Sep 2024 | Milano, Lombardia, Italia (Contract)
Developed a simulation framework based on Extended Position-Based Dynamics (XPBD) to enhance the accessibility and interactivity of anatomical Digital Twins for applications in extended reality and surgical planning.
Game Developer @ Rewind Studios Oct 2022 - Present | Milano, Lombardia, Italia (Freelance)
Directing an indie team for the development of Paradox!, a 2D puzzle platformer, overseeing its design and game mechanics.
Frontend Web Developer @ Wideverse Jan 2021 - Sep 2021 | Bari, Puglia, Italia
Developed a CRM portal using ReactJS for the civil registry office of the Italian Public Administration. Developed of a 3D web configurator using Babylon.js for a company in the outdoor blinds sector.

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Projects

In Development

Poliverse

Politecnico di Milano

A standardized framework and starter kit for research and thesis projects, designed to streamline development and facilitate demos.

ResearchUnityOpenXRFrameworkVR/AR

In Development

Reverto

Politecnico di Milano & Ospedale Molinette

A multi-user collaborative VR platform designed for medical training and surgical education.

VR/ARMulti-userMedical TrainingUnityCollaboration

In Development

Paradox!

Rewind Studios

A fast-paced, single-screen puzzle platformer that requires planning, logical thinking and quick reflexes.

Game DevUnityC#

CubeSnake

Kabum

A modern 3D twist on the classic Snake arcade game. Slither across floors and walls, collect food to grow while avoiding your own tail.

Game DevUnreal EngineC#Survival

ThoracoVR

Politecnico di Milano

VR-based thoracoscopic surgery simulator using advanced soft-body dynamics for training residents.

VRUnityC#XPBDMedical Simulation

Wildcard 2.0

Politecnico di Milano

Training Attention Skills in Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders using Virtual Reality and Eye-tracking technology.

VREye-TrackingNDDResearchUnity

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Selected Publications

Efficient Soft Body Simulation for Real-Time Applications: A GPU-Based XPBD Approach
Alessi, D., Buttiglione, M. D., Lucania, E., Piazzolla, P., Colombo, G. and Gribaudo, M.
Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conference, 2025
Collaborative Virtual Reality Framework for Surgical Training and Simulation
Buttiglione, M. D., Guerrera, F., Piazzolla, P., Colombo, G., Ruffini, E. and Gribaudo, M.
Proceedings - European Council for Modelling and Simulation, ECMS, 2025
Training Attention Skills in Individuals with Neurodevelopmental Disorders Using Virtual Reality and Eye-Tracking Technology
Patti, A., Vona, F., Barberio, A., Buttiglione, M. D., Crusco, I., Mores, M. and Garzotto, F.
International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII, 2024

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Marco Domenico Buttiglione

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Selected Publications