Alessandra MELONIO

Alessandra Melonio is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at the Department of Environmental Sciences, Computer Science and Statistics, Ca' Foscari University of Venice. Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), particularly designing tangible solutions with children and teens in educational contexts. She has over 60 peer-reviewed publications and has contributed to international conferences like ACM CHI, TEI, and INTERACT. She holds editorial roles in journals like the International Journal of Child-Computer Interaction and has collaborated with institutions such as the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano and the University of Trento.

Education: Ph.D. in Computer Science (2016) from Free University of Bozen-Bolzano; Master's in Computer Science and Automation Engineering (2011) from University of L'Aquila.

Research Interests: Interaction design, physical computing, technology-enhanced learning, and participatory design with children. Her work emphasizes inclusivity, ethical design, and educational innovation.

Key Awards: Winner of the 'Best Idea for Digital Innovation' award (2017), 'Best PhD Student 2016', and 'Best Conference Paper at itAIS 2011'.

Teaching: Courses include Human-Centered Design, Information Visualization, and Coding for Digital Humanities.

Collaborations: Partnerships with universities in Italy, Denmark, Finland, and the U.S., and involvement in tech transfer initiatives like the Smart Data Factory.