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Fabio Aurelio D'Asaro is a Researcher at the Department of Human Sciences , University of Verona. His research focuses on Logic , Non-Standard Logics (non-monotonic, paraconsistent, modal, and probabilistic reasoning), and Explainable AI , with interdisciplinary connections to Philosophy of Science and Computational Epistemology . He explores how transparent AI systems can enhance trust, reliability, and ethical considerations in human-machine interactions, addressing topics like autonomy, control, and moral responsibility. D'Asaro is involved in international collaborations with institutions such as UCL KIDS , Imperial SPIKE , and LUCI Unimi . He also serves as an editor and organizer for journals and conferences on Explainable AI , AI Ethics , and Formal Argumentation . Research Grants : Development of Artificial Intelligence methods to support insurance policy sales (2022–2025) Scientific Awards : Premio italiano di Pedagogia 2025 (SIPED prize) for the book Il feedback a scuola. Strategie per promuovere l'apprendimento Teaching Roles : Big data epistemology (Master's Degree in Data Science) Computational epistemology and philosophy (Master's Degree in Artificial Intelligence) Logic and philosophy of science (Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy) Clinical logic and philosophy of science in physiotherapy (Bachelor's Degree in Physiotherapy programs across Vicenza, Rovereto, and Verona) Committee Memberships : ETHICS COMMITTEE – Human Sciences Research Policy Committee Seminar and Publications Committee

• Logic
• Philosophy of Artificial Intelligence
• Non-Standard Logics
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Dino Pedreschi is a Full Professor of Computer Science at the University of Pisa, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science (DI-UNIPI). He co-leads the Pisa KDD Lab, a joint research initiative between the University of Pisa and the Italian National Research Council’s Institute of Information Science and Technology, one of the earliest labs focused on data mining and knowledge discovery. His research spans Big Data Analytics , Social Network Analysis , Human Mobility Analysis , Privacy-by-Design , Explainable AI (XAI) , and ethical data mining . He is a pioneer in privacy-preserving data mining and has contributed significantly to understanding societal impacts of AI and big data. Recent publications highlight trends in explainable AI , fairness-aware data mining , urban mobility modeling , and socio-economic nowcasting , reflecting a strong interdisciplinary focus combining computer science, social science, and policy. Notable scientific awards include: Google Research Award on Privacy (2009) University of Pisa Ordine del Cherubino (2017) Pedreschi has played leadership roles in major conferences such as ECML/PKDD (Co-Chair 2004), ICDM (Vice-Chair 2005), and ICDE (Vice-Chair 2014). He founded the Business Informatics MSc program at the University of Pisa to train interdisciplinary data scientists. He has been a visiting scientist at the University of Texas at Austin, CWI Amsterdam, UCLA, and the Barabási Lab at Northeastern University. He actively contributes to European research initiatives including SoBigData++, FAIR, and TAILOR, and has advised on AI policy, including testimony before the Italian Parliament on AI and labor markets. He is a key member of the Pisa KDD Lab, a leading research group in data science and AI ethics, fostering collaboration between academia and public institutions.

• Big Data Analytics
• Social Network Analysis and Mining
• Analysis of Human Mobility
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Aldo Gangemi is a Full Professor in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Bologna, specializing in Informatics (INFO-01/A). His research integrates Semantic Technologies, Natural Language Processing, Data Science, and Cognitive Science to address challenges in knowledge representation, ontology engineering, and cultural heritage informatics. He co-founded the STLab at ISTC-CNR and DHARC at the University of Bologna, and is on leave from Sorbonne Paris Nord University (Computer Science Lab - LIPN). Scientific roles include serving as area chair for Web Semantics , editorial board member for Semantic Web and Applied Ontology , and conference chairs for major events like WWW2015 and ESWC2018. He has led European projects such as GALEN, WonderWeb, NeOn, and MARIO, and developed software tools like FRED, Aemoo, and Framester. Research interests focus on semantic technologies, knowledge patterns, and applications in humanities, medicine, law, and fisheries. Over 250 peer-reviewed publications span these areas, with emphasis on ontology-based knowledge integration, multimodal reasoning, and ethical AI. His work bridges cognitive science and technological innovation, particularly in virtual reality's societal applications and cultural heritage preservation. Notable contributions include the PRIVAFRAME knowledge graph for sensitive data, the ImageSchemaNet ontology for embodied cognition, and the Sandra neuro-symbolic reasoner. His interdisciplinary approach addresses challenges in AI ethics, creative systems, and citizen-driven data curation.

• Semantic Technologies
• Knowledge Representation
• Natural Language Processing
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Maria Elena Valcher is a Professor at the Department of Information Engineering, University of Padova, Italy. She is an IEEE Fellow (since 2012), IFAC Fellow (since 2023), Socio Effettivo of Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti (since 2017, previously Socio Corrispondente 2008-2017), and Socio Effettivo of Accademia Galieliana di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti in Padova (since 2022, previously Socio Corrispondente 2017-2022). She currently serves as Administrator of the Istituto Veneto and holds leadership positions including EUCA President (2024-2025) and IEEE Control Systems Society Past President. Her research focuses on control systems, systems theory, optimization, Boolean control networks, multi-agent systems, and consensus problems. She has made significant contributions in distributed control, data-driven methods, and network optimization, with recent work exploring applications in opinion dynamics and social networks. Recent publications demonstrate a strong emphasis on data-driven approaches to control systems, particularly in distributed state estimation, unknown-input observer design, and multi-agent coordination. Her work shows consistent development in theoretical frameworks for networked systems with practical applications. Awards and Honors: IEEE Fellow (2012) IFAC Fellow (2023) Socio Effettivo, Istituto Veneto di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti (2017-present) Socio Effettivo, Accademia Galieliana di Scienze, Lettere ed Arti in Padova (2022-present) She teaches 'Controlli Automatici' (Bachelor in Information Engineering) and 'Systems Theory' (Master in Control Systems Engineering) during the 2024/2025 academic year. She has chaired major conferences including the 61st IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC 2022) and serves as Program Chair for ICSTCC 2025.

• Control Systems
• Systems Theory
• Optimization
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Antonella Poggi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer, Control and Management Engineering (DIAG) at Sapienza University of Rome, holding the position in Computer Science and Engineering (IINF-05/A). She recently obtained the National Scientific Qualification as full professor in July 2024. Her research interests include: Database theory, data integration, and exchange Knowledge representation and reasoning Ontologies, knowledge graphs, and Description Logics Data governance and personal information management Metamodeling and semi-structured data Recent publications (2021-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on ontology-based data access, with key contributions in query answering, data abstraction, and knowledge graph semantics. Her work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications, as evidenced by co-founding OBDA Systems Srl. Dr. Poggi has led the MODEUS research project (MIUR SIR) and participated in international collaborations. She is an active member of the academic community, serving as General Chair for IRCDL 2024 and CIKM 2026, and Program Co-Chair for multiple conferences including KEOD and ODOCH. Her academic service includes extensive program committee memberships for top conferences (ICDT, EDBT, AAAI, etc.) and leadership in organizing workshops and conferences in digital libraries and knowledge engineering.

• Database Theory
• Data Integration and Exchange
• Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
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Luciano Lavagno is a Full Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications, Polytechnic University of Turin, with over two decades of academic and research contributions. His work bridges hardware acceleration, low-power electronics, and intelligent system design. Research Focus: Hardware-accelerated machine learning, high-level synthesis (HLS) for FPGA/ASIC, heterogeneous CPU/GPU/FPGA platforms Key Projects: SPACE (predictable acceleration), REBECCA (secure AI acceleration), HPC-National Center (quantum computing), and oral history preservation via "Ti racconto una storia" initiative His recent publications analyze CNN inference optimization, subgraph isomorphism, and superword-level parallelism exploitation. Lavagno supervises multiple PhD students working on FPGA acceleration, neural network hardware, and embedded systems. As Principal Investigator for national and EU-funded projects (PRIN, JTI-ECSEL, PNRR), he drives advancements in sustainable computing infrastructure. His patented technologies include MIx&Latch timing methodology, capacitive sensing innovations, and 5G acceleration frameworks.

• Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGA)
• High-Level Synthesis
• Indoor Positioning
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Diego Calvanese is a Full Professor in Computer Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy. He serves as Spokesperson of the Institute of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence and Director of the Smart Data Factory technology transfer lab at NOI Techpark. As Coordinator of the Intelligent Integration and Access to Data (In2Data) research group, part of the Research Centre for Knowledge and Data (KRDB), he leads significant research initiatives in knowledge representation and data management. Calvanese's research focuses on virtual knowledge graphs for data access and integration, ontology-based data access, description logics, semantic web technologies, graph data management, and verification of data-aware processes. His work bridges theoretical foundations with practical applications through the Ontop framework, which enables SPARQL query answering over OWL 2 QL ontologies connected to external data sources. His research has substantial practical impact, powering the South Tyrol Open Data Hub Knowledge Graph and supporting numerous European and national research projects. With more than 400 refereed publications and over 39,000 citations (h-index 80), Calvanese's recent work demonstrates continued leadership in virtual knowledge graphs, ontology-based data federation, explainable AI through knowledge representation, and integration of complex data types including 3D city models and raster data. His publications show a clear trajectory from theoretical foundations toward increasingly practical and applied research addressing real-world data integration challenges across multiple domains. ACM Fellow (2019) EurAI Fellow (2015) AAIA Fellow Program Chair of PODS 2015 and KR 2020 General Chair of ESSLLI 2016 Calvanese has secured significant research funding through numerous competitive projects including EU H2020 INFRAEOS Project (INODE), Italian PRIN Project (HOPE), FESR Project (IDEE), and EU FP7 IP Project (Optique), totaling close to 6.4M Euro. As an originator and co-founder of Ontopic, the first spin-off of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, he has successfully translated research into commercial applications. He serves as Associate Editor of Artificial Intelligence (AIJ) and has participated in over 200 program committee roles for international conferences. As Director of the Smart Data Factory technology transfer lab and coordinator of the In2Data research group, Calvanese bridges academic research with industry applications, focusing on practical implementations of knowledge graph technologies. His work with the KRDB Research Center has established Bozen-Bolzano as a significant hub for knowledge representation and data management research in Europe.

• Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
• Virtual Knowledge Graphs
• Ontology-based Data Access and Integration
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Giovanna Turvani is an Associate Professor at the Department of Electronics and Telecommunications (DET) at Politecnico di Torino, with affiliations in both the College of Electronic, Telecommunications and Physics Engineering and the College of Computer, Film, and Mechatronics Engineering. Scientific Branch: IINF-01/A - Electronics ERC Sectors: PE7_4, PE7_11, PE6_1, PE6_14, PE7_3 SDG Goals: Quality Education, Gender Equality, Affordable Energy, Industry Innovation Her research focuses on advanced electronics and quantum technologies, including: Logic-in-memory computing Quantum computing architectures Microwave imaging for medical and agricultural applications CAD tools for emerging nanotechnologies Embedded systems for bee health monitoring IoT solutions for bio-waste valorization Publications show strong expertise in quantum computing, nanocomputing, and microwave imaging, with recent trends emphasizing quantum optimization frameworks, in-memory architectures, and IoT-based agricultural technologies. She supervises PhD students in areas like quantum machine learning algorithms, predictive on-board systems, and quantum hardware design. Collaborations span multiple disciplines, including medical device development and agricultural electronics. Patents include innovations in microwave imaging, racetrack memory logic functions, and in-memory computing devices.

• CAD tools
• Digital architectures
• Emerging technologies
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Salvatore Ruggieri is a Full Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Pisa, where he teaches in the Master Programme in Data Science and Business Informatics. He is affiliated with the KDD LAB, a joint research group of ISTI-CNR and the University of Pisa, and actively contributes to national and European AI initiatives such as XAI, NoBIAS, TAILOR, and SoBigData.eu. His research focuses on data mining and knowledge discovery, with a strong emphasis on ethical AI. Key areas include discrimination discovery and prevention, fairness, privacy, explainable AI (XAI), causal inference, and classification algorithms. He has led significant projects such as ENFORCE, a national FIRB project on legal and computational enforcement of non-discrimination and privacy rights in ICT systems (2010–2014), and has served as program chair for the XIII Italian Symposium on Artificial Intelligence (2014). The recent publications (2018–2023) highlight a consistent trend in interpretable and fair machine learning, including selective classification, stability of interpretable models, and causal reasoning for fairness. His work often involves collaboration with leading researchers like Dino Pedreschi and Riccardo Guidotti, and appears in top venues such as AAAI, IEEE TKDE, and WIREs. His scientific honors include the award for the best Ph.D. thesis in Theoretical Computer Science from the Italian Chapter of EATCS. Best Ph.D. Thesis in Theoretical Computer Science, Italian Chapter of EATCS He advises and collaborates with numerous researchers in the KDD LAB and has contributed to major grants and research initiatives in AI and data science. He is involved in educational programs, including the National Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence - Society, and promotes interdisciplinary research at the intersection of computer science, law, and ethics. Ruggieri is a member of the KDD LAB, where he leads research in ethical and transparent AI. He is also part of large collaborative networks such as SoBigData.eu and HumanE-AI-Net, which aim to build socially responsible and human-centered AI systems.

• Data Mining
• Knowledge Discovery
• Discrimination Discovery and Prevention
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Luciano De Sio is an Associate Professor at Sapienza University of Rome, affiliated with the Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies. He leads a research group focused on biotechnology, liquid crystals, nanotechnology, optics, and bio-photonics. De Sio has over five years of experience as a senior research scientist at Beam Engineering for Advanced Measurements in Orlando, FL, with collaborations spanning U.S. agencies like AFOSR and AFRL. Current position: Associate Professor Institution: Sapienza University of Rome Department: Department of Medical-Surgical Sciences and Biotechnologies His research integrates nanotechnology with biomedical applications, including photo-thermal therapy and reusable biosensors . Notably, he has co-authored 140 ISI-JCR publications, holds 18 international patents, and has delivered over 50 conference presentations. Recent work involves NATO-funded projects for nanotechnology-inspired biosensors with photo-responsive liquid crystals. NATO Science for Peace and Security Programme European Office of Aerospace Research & Development (EOARD) De Sio's projects include advanced thermoplasmonic optical filters , smart windows , and multifunctional face masks with hybrid nanostructures. His expertise spans computational modeling of heat transfer, plasmonic nanoparticle synthesis, and bio-photonic device development. He teaches foundational physics courses for Medicine, Dentistry, and Nursing programs, including Medical Physics and Basics of Cellular and Molecular Biology . His group operates in the Laboratory of Biofotonica and Laboratorio di Biofotonica Ultrafast , advancing technologies from microfluidic circuits to gamma imaging systems.

• Biotechnology
• Liquid Crystals
• Nanotechnology
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Antonio Rigopoulos is a Full Professor at the Department of Asian and North African Studies, Ca' Foscari University of Venice, where he has been a faculty member since 1999. He serves as Coordinator of the Editorial Committee of Edizioni Ca' Foscari - Venice University Press and is Scientific Director of the journal Annali di Ca' Foscari - Oriental Series . His research and teaching focus on Indian religions and philosophies, particularly devotional (bhakti) and ascetic (yoga) traditions in medieval and modern India, with a regional specialization in Maharashtra. His educational background includes a PhD in Religious Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara (1994), an MA from the same institution (1989), and a Laurea in History from Ca' Foscari (1987). He is fluent in Sanskrit, Pali, English, French, Hindi, and Italian, and has conducted extensive fieldwork in India. Rigopoulos's research interests span Indology, Tibetology, Hindu philosophy, metaphysics, and Oriental philology. His scholarly work emphasizes the guru tradition, bhakti movements, and the cultural-religious dynamics of Maharashtra. He has contributed significantly to the study of Dattatreya, the Bhagavad Gita, and the concept of Maya in Hindu thought. His recent publications (2023–2024) reflect a sustained engagement with core Hindu texts and concepts, particularly focusing on Krishna’s theology, divine illusion, compassion, and exegetical methods. These works demonstrate a thematic continuity in interpreting classical Indian philosophy through contemporary academic lenses. Gerald J. Larson Dissertation Award (1995) Annual Departmental Research Funding (ADiR/FRA) since 2000 He has supervised doctoral seminars and contributed to PhD programs in Oriental Studies at Ca' Foscari. He has also participated in national and international research projects (PRIN), served on editorial boards of prestigious journals such as Asiatica Venetiana and Filologie medievali e moderne , and delivered lectures at institutions like Venice International University and the Pontifical University Antonianum. His academic service includes roles in curriculum development, doctoral faculty committees, and research governance within his department. Rigopoulos leads editorial and research initiatives centered on South Asian studies, particularly through the Venice-based academic networks and the Fondazione Giorgio Cini. He is actively involved in promoting Indological scholarship through publications, conferences, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

• Indology
• Tibetology
• Indian Religions
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Fabrizio Riguzzi is a Full Professor at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science of the University of Ferrara, Italy. His academic career spans over two decades at the same institution, having served as Associate Professor (2014-2020) and Assistant Professor/Ricercatore (1999-2014). He is an active researcher in the fields of Logic Programming and Statistical Relational Artificial Intelligence with numerous publications and leadership roles in international conferences. His educational background includes: PhD in Electronic and Computer Engineering from the University of Bologna (1999) Laurea in Computer Engineering from the University of Bologna (1995) Riguzzi's research focuses on probabilistic approaches to artificial intelligence, particularly probabilistic logic programming and statistical relational AI. His work bridges symbolic reasoning with probabilistic methods, developing frameworks for uncertain knowledge representation and reasoning. He has made significant contributions to probabilistic answer set programming, neuro-symbolic integration, and applications in areas like network intrusion detection and knowledge graph completion. His research demonstrates how logical formalisms can be enhanced with probabilistic reasoning to tackle real-world problems with uncertainty. An analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong trend toward integrating neural and symbolic approaches in AI, with significant work on probabilistic answer set programming frameworks. His research spans theoretical foundations of probabilistic logic programming, practical implementations, and applications in cybersecurity, knowledge graphs, and decision-making under uncertainty. The interdisciplinary nature of his work connects computer science theory with practical AI applications. His notable awards include: Alain Colmerauer 10-Year Test-of-Time Award at ICLP 2021 Best Paper Award for "BUNDLE: A Reasoner for Probabilistic Ontologies" at RR-2013 Highly Commended Paper Award for "Probabilistic declarative process mining" at KSEM 2010 Riguzzi has supervised several PhD students to completion, including Elena Bellodi, Riccardo Zese, and Giuseppe Cota, who have gone on to win prestigious awards for their theses. He has served in numerous editorial roles, including Associate Editor of the Journal of Artificial Intelligence Research and Editor in Chief of Intelligenza Artificiale. His leadership extends to organizing major conferences like ILP 2018 and serving on program committees for top AI venues including IJCAI, AAAI, and ECAI. He is a member of the ML@unife research group and has developed several online systems including cplint, TRILL, and an Online AUC calculator. His work has fostered collaborations across the AI research community, particularly in the areas of probabilistic logic programming and neuro-symbolic AI.

• Logic Programming
• Statistical Relational Artificial Intelligence
• Probabilistic Logic Programming
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Luca Sterpone is a Full Professor at the Department of Control and Computer Science (DAUIN), Politecnico di Torino. He serves as Head of the Control and Computer Engineering Department (2023-2027), coordinates the Aerospace and Safety Computing Lab, and is a member of the Academic Senate and Power Electronics Innovation Center (PEIC). His research spans reconfigurable computing, fault tolerance, and radiation effects analysis in electronic systems. Professor since 2021 Department Head (DAUIN) since 2023 Coordinates international collaborations with ESA, AMD Xilinx, NVIDIA, and Thales Alenia Space Develops radiation-hardened FPGA tools (SETA, VERI-Place, PyXEL) 2007 EDAA Outstanding Dissertation Award and 2005 IEEE Best Paper Award Research Focus : Designing radiation-tolerant systems for aerospace, including fault-tolerant AI accelerators, FPGA reliability, and software-based error mitigation. He investigates soft error propagation in nanoscale circuits and develops tools for radiation sensitivity analysis in VLSI. His work integrates hardware-software co-design for mission-critical applications. Awards : EDAA Outstanding Dissertation Award (2007) IEEE European Test Symposium Best Paper (2005) SMACD Best EDA Tool Award (2018) ARC Best Paper candidate (2018) Teaching : He leads courses in Reconfigurable Computing (PhD level), GPU Programming , and Operating Systems . He has formal responsibility for teaching roles across 9 bachelor's and 7 master's years, and mentors multiple PhD students. Collaborations : Coordinates with the European Space Agency (ESA), University of Bielefeld, Universidad de Sevilla, and industrial partners like AMD Xilinx, NVIDIA, and General Motors. He leads projects such as RESCHIP4EU, VEGAS, and TERRAC for radiation-hardened computing solutions.

• Reconfigurable computing
• Computer-aided design algorithms
• Fault tolerance and reliability
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Prof. Alessandro Bertucci is an Associate Professor at the University of Parma, Department of Chemical, Life and Environmental Sustainability Sciences, specializing in Analytical Chemistry (CHIM/01). He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences through a dual Italian-French program at the University of Parma and the University of Strasbourg, receiving the "Best Scientific Thesis in France" award. Education: Master's in Chemistry (2011, University of Parma), Ph.D. in Chemical Sciences (2015, University of Parma/Strasbourg) Postdoctoral Experience: University of Rome Tor Vergata (2015-2016), Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Institute (2016), University of Melbourne (2016), UC San Diego (2017-2020) His research integrates molecular recognition with synthetic design for biomolecular systems programming , focusing on nanoscale diagnostics and precision medicine . Key methodologies include DNA nanotechnology, electrochemical biosensing, and responsive nanomaterials. Recent publications highlight CRISPR-based diagnostics and low-cost spectrophotometric platforms . His work has been recognized with the Galileo Galilei International Prize (2021) and ISSNAF Young Investigator Finalist (2018). Scientific Awards: Galileo Galilei Prize (2021), ISSNAF Finalist (2018) Fellowships: Marie Skłodowska-Curie Global Fellowship (2017), Endeavour Research Fellowship (2016), Umberto Veronesi Fellowship (2020) He teaches Bioanalytical Methods (Master's in Genomic, Molecular and Industrial Biotechnology) and Analytical Chemistry for Materials (Bachelor's in Materials Science), with extensive experience in course coordination and curriculum development.

• DNA Nanotechnology
• Analytical Chemistry
• Biomolecular Engineering
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Ruggero Pagnan is a Contract Professor at the University of Genoa. His research focuses on educational effectiveness, particularly in distance learning and remedial education programs. He has collaborated on the PER.S.E.O. project analyzing the efficacy of self-directed learning paths for fulfilling university access requirements. Recent publications (2022-2023) concentrate on assessing the impact of digital remedial courses for university access competencies. Earlier work (2016) explored complex logical puzzles' educational applications. No formal academic awards are listed. His professional activities include curriculum development for competency-based education and digital learning environment evaluation.

• Educational Effectiveness
• Distance Learning
• Remedial Education
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