Carmen Lacave

Carmen Lacave is a Professor at the University of Castilla-La Mancha, affiliated with the Department of Technologies and Information Systems. Her career spans over three decades, focusing on interdisciplinary research at the intersection of Bayesian networks, human-computer interaction, and educational technology.

• PhD in Computer Science (National Distance Education University, 2003)
• Licenciada in Mathematics (Complutense University of Madrid, 1985–1990)

Her research explores:

• Bayesian networks for learning analytics and student dropout prediction
• Eye tracking and user experience in collaborative programming tools
• Accessibility design for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
• Gamification in pediatric physical rehabilitation
• Gender bias in algorithmic systems and computing education

Recent articles emphasize AI-driven educational technologies, augmented reality applications, and systematic studies on programming cognition. Her work integrates empirical methodologies and machine learning to address pedagogical challenges. While no explicit awards are listed, her collaborations with researchers like Ana I. Molina and Miguel A. Redondo highlight sustained interdisciplinary partnerships. She contributes to software engineering and educational policy through tools like PlanTEA and COLLECE-2.0.