Ivan Traina

Ivan Traina serves as a Temporary Assistant Professor in the Department of Human Sciences at the University of Verona. His academic work spans teaching, research, and committee service with a strong focus on special education and inclusive practices.

His research interests concentrate on inclusion, assistive technologies (AT) and ICT for learning in educational environments, participatory and emancipatory approaches, and empowerment of young adults with intellectual disabilities for acquiring job and independent living skills. He specializes in transition programs (school to work) and curriculum development through person-centered approaches.

Traina's research is organized around two primary areas: transition programs for young adults with intellectual disabilities, and assistive technology analysis for promoting learning and autonomy. His work examines educational platforms and technological solutions to support the acquisition of job-related and independent living skills.

He actively participates in multiple research projects including TASCLE: Training pathway Addressed to Support and Curricular teachers of secondary LEvel' school (started November 30, 2023) and Bots4Autism (started November 17, 2021).

Traina holds significant committee responsibilities, serving as Chair of the Scientific Committee for the Professional Improvement Course in Educational Interventions for Promoting Adult Life of People with Autism, and as a member of multiple Didactic Councils and Scientific Committees for specialization courses in teaching support for students with disabilities at various school levels.