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Pathinarage Ishari Uthpala is a Researcher at Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), collaborating with the TIDE Research Group on Interactive and Distributed Technologies for Education. She holds a Ph.D. in Information and Communication Technologies (2020, UPF) with a thesis focusing on learning analytics and collaborative learning orchestration. She also completed M.Sc. (Intelligent Interactive Systems, 2016, UPF) and B.Sc. (First Class, 2013, University of Colombo School of Computing) degrees. Her research emphasizes applying learning analytics to enhance collaborative learning environments, bridging classroom and distance education contexts. She has conducted interdisciplinary research and teaching, with experiences at Radboud University, University of Duisburg-Essen, and EPFL. Key contributions include qualitative methods in learning analytics and script design for collaborative learning. Guest lecture: 'Qualitative Methods in Learning Analytics' at MIT EdTech Studio (2020) Research talk: 'Collaborative Learning Scripts and Learning Analytics' at SLIIT HCI Research Group (2020) Awards: Recognized for academic excellence with a Gold Medal for undergraduate research (2013) and scholarships to attend GHC and womENcourage (2017).

• Learning Analytics
• Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
• Educational Technology
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Rubén Vera-Rodríguez is a researcher at the Biometrics and Data Pattern Analytics (BiDA) Lab, part of the Escuela Politécnica Superior at Universidad Autónoma de Madrid, Spain. His work focuses on biometrics, human-computer interaction, and privacy-enhancing technologies, with strong emphasis on mobile and wearable systems. Research Interests: His primary research areas include behavioral biometrics (keystroke dynamics, gait recognition), face recognition, synthetic data generation, and privacy-preserving methods in biometric systems. He explores the use of deep learning and transformer models for mobile authentication and digital phenotyping. The trends in his recent publications show increasing use of synthetic data, explainable AI, and transformer architectures in biometric systems. His work spans both technical innovation and privacy-aware design, contributing to benchmark datasets and open challenges. Scientific Contributions: Co-organizer of the SVC-onGoing and WAMWB workshops. Contributor to major biometric databases including BehavePassDB and ChildCIdb. Active in privacy-focused biometric research, as seen in surveys on sensor vulnerabilities. Advising and Collaborations: He collaborates extensively with researchers such as Ruben Tolosana, Aythami Morales, and Julian Fierrez. While no formal students are listed, he leads and contributes to team-based research projects and competitions. Labs and Teams: He is a core member of the Biometrics and Data Pattern Analytics (BiDA) Lab at UAM, a research group focused on advancing biometric technologies with attention to real-world usability and ethical considerations.

• Biometrics
• Behavioral Biometrics
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
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Dr. Diego Casado Mansilla is a Researcher at the MORElab group within the Department of Computing, Electronics and Communication Technologies at the College of Engineering, University of Deusto. His work bridges Sustainable Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Persuasive Technologies, and Internet of Things (IoT) systems to drive behavior change in energy consumption, urban sustainability, and STEM education accessibility. Education: PhD in Persuasive Technologies for Sustainability and Behavior Change (2016), University of Deusto His research spans two decades, focusing on Sustainable Design , Physical Interaction with Everyday Objects , and Human-Centric IoT Systems . He has led projects like Suggestive Autonomy (2016) and co-led GreenSoul (2017, 2019), which employ IoT for energy awareness in public buildings. Current projects include AmIAire (air quality monitoring) and Urban Adaptation and Alert Solutions (climate resilience, 2024-2028). Key trends in his 20+ publications (2012-2025) include: Energy efficiency in tertiary buildings and smart cities IoT protocols (CoAP, IEC 61850) for industrial and urban systems Behavioral economics and nudging for sustainable decisions Rural STEM education via remote experiments Privacy-preserving smart workplace systems Climate change perception studies across generations His supervised theses and projects address User Diversity , Edge Computing , and Industry 4.0 Adoption . He collaborates with European institutions on grants from the Ministry of Science and Innovation and European Commission , contributing to citizen science initiatives like SOCIO-BEE and educational tools such as EngageMate and Computario .

• Sustainable HCI
• Persuasive Technologies
• Behavior Change Technologies
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Sergio Sayago is a Lecturer in Human-Computer Interaction within the Polytechnic School of the Universitat de Lleida (Spain), based at the Campus Universitari Igualada-UdL . With a PhD in Computer Science and HCI from Universitat Pompeu Fabra (2009, cum laude), he has held research and teaching roles at institutions including the University of Dundee, UC3M, and Universitat de Barcelona. Research Interests : HCI and ageing populations Age-inclusive interface design Gender-inclusive digital solutions Ethnographic and participant observational methods Cultural contexts in technology Digital empowerment of vulnerable groups Article Trends : Recent work focuses on age-inclusive design (conversational AI, generative tools), gender-inclusive platforms (Colombian employment portals), and cultural frameworks in HCI . His studies span qualitative analyses of older adults' technology use, accessibility heuristics for cognitive diversity, and sociotechnical challenges in ethical research. Academic Leadership : He serves as Associate Editor for Interacting with Computers and the International Journal of Human-Computer Studies , and is a CHI program committee member . He has coordinated the Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering at Igualada and organized Spain’s 1st Summer School for PhD Students in HCI .

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Ageing and Technology
• Accessibility
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Dr. Sergi Jordà is a Senior Researcher and Associate Professor at the Music Technology Group of Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF) in Barcelona. He obtained his B.S. in Fundamental Physics (1986) and PhD in Computer Science and Digital Communication (2005) from UPF. He leads the Music & Advanced Interaction (MAIn) team and teaches courses in Computer Music, Audio Signal Processing, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Interactive Media. In 2011, he joined the tenure-track faculty at UPF. Research Interests Jordà's research focuses on the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and tangible musical interfaces , including applications in education, collaborative music creation, and brain-computer interfaces . His work explores how tabletop interfaces and visual feedback can enhance intuitive instrument design and real-time performance. He is best known for co-inventing the Reactable , a tangible tabletop musical instrument that gained global recognition after being used by Icelandic artist Björk in her 2007-08 world tour. Scientific Awards Prix Ars Electronica Golden Nica (2008) MIDEM Hottest Music Biz Start-Up Award (2008) Yellow Pencil, D&AD Design Awards (2008) Rolling Stone Magazine's Hot Instrument of the Year (2007) Premi Ciutat de Barcelona (1999, 2007) Möbius International Award (2001) Innova Business Ideas Contest (2008) Projects and Grants He has participated in over 30 international scientific committees, including chairing TEI'13 (Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction Conference) . Jordà has secured funding from the European Commission and Spanish government for six research projects, two as Principal Investigator (IP). In 2009, he co-founded the spin-off company Reactable Systems , which launched Reactable Mobile for iOS devices in 2010.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Tangible Interfaces
• Musical Interaction
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Narcís Parés is a Tenured Associate Professor at the ICT Department (DTIC) of Pompeu Fabra University in Barcelona, Spain. With 30 years of experience in Extended Reality technologies, he leads the Full-Body Interaction Lab (FuBIntLab) and specializes in Embodied Cognition, Human-Computer Interaction, and Interaction Design. He holds a PhD in Audiovisual Communication (Virtual Reality specialization) from UPF, an MSc in Image Processing and Artificial Intelligence from UAB, and a BSc in Computer Engineering from UPC. Co-creator and former coordinator of the Interdisciplinary Master in Cognitive Systems and Interactive Media (UPF) Former secretary of the Audiovisual University Institute (IUA) at UPF (2006-2010) Former head of the Interactive Systems Laboratory (IUA, 2000-2010) Co-founder and scientific director of Galeria Virtual (1993-2000) Member of ACM SIGCHI Steering Committee for Interaction Design and Children Member of editorial boards: International Journal of Child Computer Interaction (Elsevier) and Multimodal Technologies and Interaction Journal (MDPI) Head of Barcelona Node of the EU-funded European Media and Immersion Laboratory (EMIL) Member of Xarxa TECSAM (Innovation and Research Network on Mental Health and Technology) His research focuses on leveraging Full-body Interaction and Embodied Cognition to advance human-computer interaction, particularly in immersive technologies. He has contributed to interdisciplinary education and experimental Virtual Reality applications in contemporary art.

• Extended Reality (XR)
• Full-body Interaction
• Embodied Cognition
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Laia Albo Perez is a Research Fellow in the TIDE research group at the Department of Information and Communications Technologies (DTIC) , University Pompeu Fabra. She holds a PhD in Information and Communication Technologies (2019, UPF), a Master's in Education and ICT (UOC), and an Audiovisual Systems Engineering degree (UPF). Her research focuses on Technology-Enhanced Learning, Learning Design, and AI in Education. She has conducted visiting research at the University of Pittsburgh (USA) and Maastricht University (Netherlands). Key Projects: European initiatives like BLENDI, DE-TEL, SMARTLET, RESET, and CS-Track; national projects on teaching communities. Tool Development: Created edCrumble , a social lesson-planning platform for educators. Awards: PhD honor (Excellent Summa Cum Laude with International Mention). Active in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of education technology and HCI.

• Technology Enhanced Learning
• Learning Design
• MOOCs
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Miguel A. Redondo is a Full Professor at the Department of Tecnologías y Sistemas de Información, University of Castilla-La Mancha (Spain), since 2019. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and Engineering from the same university (awarded in 2002). Research Focus : eLearning, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Software Engineering, and eye-tracking assessment. Affiliation : Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Campus de Ciudad Real, Spain. His academic career centers on designing model-driven and AI-powered tools to enhance programming education. Key contributions include the GreedEx Tab system for algorithm learning and the COLLECE 2.0 collaborative programming environment. He has pioneered the integration of genetic algorithms for optimizing group learning dynamics and developed immersive systems for algorithmic thinking through augmented/virtual reality. His work spans educational technology , collaborative software , and adaptive learning frameworks . Recent publications emphasize m-learning usability (2024), machine learning in healthcare (2023), and personality-driven group organization (2021). He frequently collaborates with researchers like Ana I. Molina and Yoel Arroyo on topics such as educational data mining and visual modeling languages . While no formal student list or awards are provided in the source text, his leadership in model-driven development for CSCL tools has been cited in numerous works across IEEE, ACM, and Springer venues.

• eLearning
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Software Engineering
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Dr. Samuel Marcos Pablos is a Part-Time Lecturer at the College of Computer Science , Universidad Pontificia de Salamanca, specializing in Systems Engineering and Automation . As a member of the MARATON research group, his work focuses on mobile applications, internet of things, and data processing for healthcare robotics. PhD in Robotics (2011) from Universidad de Valladolid Supervised by Dr. Eduardo Zalama Casanova and Dr. Jaime Gómez García-Bermejo Active in social robotics, virtual reality education, and emotion recognition systems His recent work explores dynamic VR learning environments, healthcare technology integration, and emotion-aware AI systems. From 2020-2024, he has contributed to digital health ecosystems and robotic companions for elderly care. Research interests include: Human-Computer Interaction Technological Adoption in Health Sciences Emotion Recognition Tools Service Robotics Applications Medical Simulation Systems Current projects involve low-cost humanoid robot development and metaverse-based clinical training platforms, with emphasis on user acceptance and adaptive educational environments.

• Social Robotics
• Virtual Reality Education
• Emotion Recognition Systems
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Miroslav Minović is a Full Professor and Head of the Laboratory for Multimedia Communications at the University of Belgrade's School of Business Administration. He holds a PhD in Information Technology and has extensive experience in academia and research. His roles include Director of the Laboratory for Multimedia Communications and guest editor for the International Journal of Engineering Education . Education: PhD in Information Technology (2010), University of Belgrade M.Sc. in Information Technology (2002), University of Belgrade Visiting Researcher at University of the Balearic Islands (2015) and EBS Business School (2013) Research Interests: Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Multimedia Systems, Biometric Technologies, Blockchain Applications, Computer Networks, and Gamification in Education. Notable Projects: TRAILER EU Project (2012–2013): Focused on informal learning recognition AI4WorkplaceSafety (2020–2022): AI-driven workplace safety solutions Blockchain Technology Research: Explored applications beyond cryptocurrencies Publications: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles in journals like IEEE Multimedia , Computers in Human Behavior , and Sensors . Key themes include gamification ecosystems, biometric systems, and e-learning analytics. Awards & Memberships: Member of IEEE and ACM National Contact Point for Serbia, European Association for Biometrics Grants & Labs: Directed multiple EU-funded and Serbian government projects Lab focuses on multimedia communications, blockchain, and biometric technologies

• HCI
• Multimedia
• Computer Networks
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Ângelo Costa is an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence within the Higher Polytechnic School II at the University of Alicante. He is affiliated with the IU Computer Research Institute and the Mobile Vision Research Laboratory (MVRLab). Education PhD in Biomedical Engineering (2013), Universidade do Minho Master in Computer Science (2009), Universidade do Minho Bachelor's Degree in Computer Engineering (2007), University of Minho His research focuses on Ambient Intelligence (AmI) and Ambient Assisted Living (AAL), developing Intelligent Systems for cooperative and adversarial environments through Multi-Agent Learning. He contributes to Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Robotic Assistants, co-founding the Cognitive Assistants research line. His work spans 25 total publications, including 20 JCR-indexed journals, with 10 in Q1 and 40 in peer-reviewed conferences. Scientific Awards 6 awards from institutions like IBM He has co-supervised 5 Master's theses and currently supervises 2 thesis projects. His academic involvement includes 34 program committees, organizing 9 conferences, and delivering 11 invited talks. Media coverage highlights include international newspaper, radio, and TV exposure. Labs & Institutes Mobile Vision Research Laboratory (MVRLab) Institute of Computer Research (IU Computer Research)

• Ambient Intelligence
• Ambient Assisted Living
• Intelligent Systems
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Dra. Inmaculada Rodríguez Santiago is an Associate Professor at the University of Barcelona, affiliated with the Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science. Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly in 3D virtual environments, gamification, and intelligent agents. Education: PhD in Informática from Universidad de Alcalá de Henares (2004), Diploma in Informática from Universidad de Granada (1991), Degree in Informática from Universidad de Granada (1993). Her work spans gamification frameworks, VR applications for education, and ethical conversational agents. She has published nearly 100 conference papers, 19 journal articles, and supervised two doctoral theses. Recent publications highlight adaptive gamification, hate speech visualization, and AI-driven educational tools. She collaborates with the CLIC and WAI research groups and has secured funding for projects like Collectiveware and The Digital Reconstruction of the Prehistoric Past . Scientific Awards: Three six-year research periods recognized by the Spanish government. She has taught courses in programming, operating systems, and human-computer interaction since 1995 and served as Vice Dean of Research at her faculty from 2016–2021.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Artificial Intelligence
• 3D Virtual Environments
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Manuel Ortega is a Full Professor at the Department of Information Technologies and Systems , Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha , Spain. His career spans over three decades, with a focus on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) , Collaborative Learning , and Algorithmic Thinking . Education : Bachelor (1982), Master (1983), and Ph.D. (1990) in Physical Chemistry from the Autonomous University of Barcelona . Research Interests : CSCL (Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning) CSCW (Computer-Supported Cooperative Work) Eye Tracking for Usability Analysis Algorithm Visualization Groupware Systems Mobile and Immersive Learning Article Trends : His recent work explores collaborative mobile applications , AR for education , and microgrid energy systems , reflecting interdisciplinary interests bridging computer science , education , and sustainable energy . Teaching & Collaboration : He co-developed tools like COLLECE-2.0 (collaborative Eclipse programming), CodES (algorithmic visualization), and Excursiona (nature excursions). He has collaborated extensively with researchers like Ana Isabel Molina Díaz and César Collazos.

• Computer Science
• Collaborative Learning
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Pablo Garaizar Sagarminaga is a researcher at the Faculty of Engineering of the University of Deusto , focusing on Computational Thinking , Digital Competence , and Educational Technology . He develops open source tools for cognitive neuroscience experiments and serious games for STEAM education . Co-author of 15+ peer-reviewed articles (2011-2022) Principal investigator in EU-funded projects like Make World and Schools as Living Labs Advisor for 3 PhD theses (2016-2020) His research spans educational technology , human-computer interaction , and behavioral experiments , with a focus on timing accuracy in cognitive neuroscience tools. He has published in journals like Sustainability , PLoS ONE , and Frontiers in Human Neuroscience , often analyzing computational thinking through clickstream data and block-based programming platforms like Scratch . Recent projects include INSPIRA STEAM (2017-2021) for gender equity in STEM, and DEUSTEK IT1582-22 (2022-2025) for open intelligent environments. His work with Social Lab explores privacy risks in social engineering, while ARIIMA (2014) focuses on IoT energy efficiency . He has presented at international conferences including LAK (2015), IEEE EDUCON (2010), and HCI International (2017). His book chapters (2011-2023) address topics like HTML5 APIs in learning analytics and collaborative platforms for education.

• Educational Technology
• Computational Thinking
• Digital Competence
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Ane Irizar-Arrieta is a Researcher affiliated with the University of Deusto's DeustoTech Social Challenges Unit. She holds degrees in Art Electronic and Digital Design and Graphic Design from Universitat Ramon Llull (Barcelona) and a master's in User Experience Design from the Universidad Internacional de la Rioja (2016). She is currently pursuing a PhD in Engineering Program for the Information Society and Sustainable Development at the University of Deusto. Her primary role has been as a Research Assistant at DeustoTech from October 2016 to December 2021, where she focused on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), User Experience (UX), and human-centered design applied to sustainability challenges. Her research interests revolve around leveraging IoT and smart technologies to foster sustainable behavior through tangible and digital interfaces. She has contributed to projects involving experience design, user research, and behavior change interventions in smart environments. Notable collaborations include work with Diego Casado-Mansilla and Diego López-de-Ipiña, among others, on frameworks for energy efficiency and behavior change in public and workplace settings. Publications highlight her work on eco-feedback systems, adaptive user models (FOX Model), and the socio-economic factors influencing sustainable behavior. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges technology, design, and environmental science to address societal challenges. Projects include applied research, innovation initiatives, and collaborative efforts with industry and academic partners. Ane’s contributions span 15 publications, including journal articles, conference papers, and a book section. She has been involved in 6 projects (2 as researcher, 4 as research assistant), emphasizing practical applications of her theoretical work. Despite no explicit awards listed, her prolific publication record and active role in interdisciplinary projects underscore her academic and professional impact.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• User Experience Design
• Sustainable Behavior Change
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