Federico Tajariol

Federico Tajariol is a Professor and Head of the Mediation and Digital Practices Department at the University of Franche-Comté (UFR STGI). His research focuses on digitally supported communication in crisis scenarios, digital service design, and pedagogical practices in technology-enhanced learning.

• Education: PhD in Cognitive Sciences from Université Grenoble I (thesis on non-verbal cues in distant communication), HDR in Information and Communication Sciences from Université de Franche-Comté.

Tajariol’s work bridges semiotics, cognitive science, and educational technology. He investigates how digital tools mediate learning, crisis communication via social media, and the design of inclusive digital services. Current projects include PRECUDIN (teacher-designer practices), EASING (accessible housing), and IVES (electric cycling interfaces).

His recent publications (2013–2024) span topics like semantic indexing of digital resources, digital literacy in education, and crisis communication strategies. Keywords include Educational Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, and Information Systems.

• Expertise: Research Foundation Flanders (FWO) expert (2018–present).

Tajariol leads the Mediations and Digital Practices research pole, contributing to interdisciplinary studies in smart housing accessibility and mobility interfaces. His methodologies emphasize user-centered design and cognitive semiotics.