Inês Barbedo

Inês Barbedo is an Assistant Professor at the School of Public Management, Communication and Tourism, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança, where she has taught since 1998. She specializes in active learning methodologies, co-creation, innovation, and game design. Her roles include coordinating Project Y and facilitating the DEMOLA Project, which involve multidisciplinary collaboration with external stakeholders. She also trains educators in co-creation processes through initiatives like the 'Training teachers and other education agents' project.

Her research focuses on integrating innovative pedagogical approaches with technology, particularly in game design and gamification. Notable contributions include studies on interdisciplinary learning experiences and the impact of higher education institutions on regional development. She has published extensively on topics ranging from procedural content generation in games to co-creation’s socioeconomic value in rural areas.

Inês holds a PhD in Mathematics and Applications, reflecting her academic background in quantitative disciplines. Her work bridges educational theory and practice, emphasizing collaborative and creative problem-solving.