15+
Years of Research Experience
35+
Completed Projects
200+
Scientific Publications
30+
Honors and Awards
My Research
(Last updated: 2022)
I am a Professor of Computer Science and Learning Technology at the University of Sao Paulo, where I lead the Applied Computing in Education Laboratory. Since 2022, I hold the position of Visiting Professor of Education at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Faculty Associate of the Berkman Klein Center for Internet & Society at Harvard University.
My scientific and social mission involves transforming research findings into social impact through the conception of educational practices, AI technologies, and policies. These aim to accelerate the benefits, adoption, and impact of evidence-based approaches on education,particularly in resource-constrained environments typically found in low- and middle-income communities.
To accomplish that, I focus on advancing the science concerning how people learn with interactive/intelligent educational technologies and on untangling potential mechanisms for ensuring that every student receives the personalized support that they need to engage in fulfilling and meaningful educational experiences.
My long-term vision is to unleash the enormous potential of technologies to help students, teachers and policymakers reach their maximum potential and to significantly contribute to our understanding of how to best personalize K–16 learning at scale for STEM domains with the objective of increasing equity, accessibility, and access to high-quality education, with particular interest in the Global South context.
Academic Positions
Visiting Professor of Education
Graduate School of Education
Harvard University, USA
Harvard University, USA
As of July 2022
Professor of Computer Science
and Learning Technology
Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Jan 2019 - present
Associate Professor of Computer Science
and Learning Technology
Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Dec 2014 - Dec 2018
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
and Learning Technology
Institute of Mathematics and Computer Science
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Apr 2011 - Nov 2014
Postdoctoral Fellow in Human-Computer Interaction
Human-Computer Interaction Institute
Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Carnegie Mellon University, USA
Oct 2009 - Mar 2011
Education
Ph.D. in Information Engineering
The Institute of Scientific and Industrial Research
Osaka University, Japan
Osaka University, Japan
Sep 2009
Thesis: An Ontological Engineering Approach to Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
M.Sc. in Computer Science
Institute of Mathematics and Statistics
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Apr 2005
Thesis: Developing tools in iGeom: Using Dynamic Geometry in Classrooms and Online Learning Environments
Best M.Sc. Thesis AwardB.Sc. in Computer Science
Institute of Mathematics and Statistics
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
University of Sao Paulo, Brazil
Dec 2002
Thesis: Interactive Environment to Support Mathematics Education via Internet