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DR. ALBERT “SKIP” RIZZO
VPI Co-Founder/Chief Research Officer
Research developed by DR. ALBERT “SKIP” RIZZO in his many years of experience in the field.
2020
International Society For Traumatic Stress Studies, 1st Annual Trauma Innovator Award
American Council For Tech & Industry Advisory Council, Game Changer Award - Bravemind PTSD Treatment System
American Council For Tech & Industry Advisory Council, Top 8 Innovations Award For Bravemind
2019
American Psychological Association Society For Military Psychology (Division 19) Presidential Citation
VR Days Europe 2019, Halo Award For Outstanding Work In The Ar, Vr And Mr Community
Western Fairs Association, 1st Place In The Category Of “Inspiring Collaboration” For Bravemind Exhibit
2018
Dell Computers “Engine Of Human Progress” Award
International Meeting On Simulation In Healthcare, Best Of Show Award For Perceptive Patient Project
2017
California Hospital Association, “Agent Of Change” Award
Invited Member On The Defense Science Board Committee On Gaming, Experimentation, Modeling, And Simulation
Cited By PTSD Journal As One Of “25 Individuals Of Influence”
Inducted Into The National Academy Of Inventors
William Evans Fellowship Award At The University Of Otago Dunedin, New Zealand
2016
Best Government Sponsored Game With Team Iitsec: Standard Patient Studio Toolkit
Best Tutorial With Thomas TalbotIitsec: Virtual Reality: Challenges/solutions For Useful Simulation Training
Nominet Trust Top100 Social Tech Award For Simsensei One Of Five Showcased Mental Health Applications
Nominet Trust Top100 Social Tech Award For Bravemind One Of Five Showcased Mental Health Applications
Best Paper Award With Team: 2016 International Conference On Disability, VR, And Associated Technology
2015
Winner Of The Society For Brain Mapping And Therapeutics, Pioneer In Medicine Award