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Carolina Islas Sedano is a Senior Researcher and Lecturer at the University of Turku, specializing in software engineering and educational technologies. She holds a PhD from the University of Eastern Finland and has worked at the intersection of academia and industry through roles at SIEMENS, INFINEON, and her spinoff Ubium.
Education:
- B.Sc. Electronic Engineering, Universidad Iberoamericana
- M.Sc. Communication and Media Engineering, Hochschule Offenburg
- PhD Educational Technologies, University of Eastern Finland
Her research focuses on user-centered design methods, informal learning through playful knowledge, and sustainability in technology development. She emphasizes co-design processes, context analysis, and creativity in digital tools with over 30 peer-reviewed publications. Her work spans international collaborations across Europe, Africa, and Asia.
Scientific contributions:
- Developed hybrid game PASS for sustainable tourism in UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Created Umaze mixed reality platform
- Coordinated ENIGMA project at University of Turku
- Designed 18 million euros FITech Turku collaboration
Scientific recognition:
- Finalist in My Galileo App competition
She teaches Industrial Seminar in Future Technologies and has designed courses in game design, multimedia integration, and co-design methods across multiple institutions. Her work bridges design thinking with technology innovation for contextual relevance.
