Alicia García Holgado

Alicia García-Holgado is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Automation at the University of Salamanca. She is a member of the GRIAL Research Group, where she leads the "Social Responsibility and Inclusion" research line, and also affiliated with the Salamanca Biomedical Research Institute and the University Institute of Educational Sciences.

Her educational background includes a Degree in Computer Sciences (2011), M.Sc. in Intelligent Systems (2013), and a PhD in Education in the Knowledge Society (2018, Cum Laude), all from the University of Salamanca.

Dr. García-Holgado's research focuses on developing technological ecosystems for knowledge and learning management in diverse contexts, with particular emphasis on promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM fields. She has organized numerous international activities aimed at reducing the gender gap in STEM, including the "Women Researchers' Breakfast at the University of Salamanca," which received the Gutenberg Award for scientific dissemination in 2020. Her work bridges computer science, education, and social responsibility, with practical applications in academic, professional, and public administration contexts.

Her publication record shows a strong focus on educational technology, knowledge management systems, and informal learning recognition, with over 170 international publications in scientific journals and conferences. Her research spans multiple disciplines including computer science, education, and human-computer interaction, with applications in academic, professional, and public administration contexts.

• Gutenberg Award for scientific dissemination 2020 by CoxmoCaixa

Dr. García-Holgado has participated in over 50 research projects including MIH, VALS, WYRED (H2020), and W-STEM. She currently coordinates the Erasmus+ SPADATAS project focused on security and privacy in academic data management. She serves on the Negotiating Committee of the II Equality Plan of the University of Salamanca and is active in several professional organizations including IEEE, ACM, and AMIT. She is Associate Editor of the IEEE Revista Iberoamericana de Tecnologías del Aprendizaje and the Revista Facultad de Ingeniería.

As a member of the GRIAL Research Group, she contributes to the group's work on interactive systems for learning, educational technologies, and strategic knowledge management, while leading the "Social Responsibility and Inclusion" research line that focuses on gender equity in STEM fields.