Always driven by a keen interest in Human-powered vehicles (HPVs), Alessandro Di Gesù delved into the world of recumbent bicycles and velomobiles (enclosed HPVs) during his high-school years. Upon enrolling in mechanical engineering at Politecnico di Torino in 2017, his passion for HPVs led him to join student team Policumbent in January 2019, a team involved in the design of recumbent bicycles and velomobiles for a decade at the time. Over nearly four years within Policumbent, he gained valuable insights into designing efficient and safe velomobiles. His journey in the team ended with the defense of his master's thesis "Design, construction, and testing of a highly efficient arm-powered recumbent trike" showcasing Project Cerberus, a groundbreaking handcycle that has exceeded 82 km/h. Fuelled by a deep-seated commitment to addressing climate change and environmental challenges, in February 2023, he embarked on a Ph.D. program focusing on the circular design of a velomobile for use on public roads, aiming to provide a sustainable alternative to traditional cars.