João Sousa

João Paulo Sousa is an Adjunct Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Bragança and internal member of the Research Centre in Digitalization and Intelligent Robotics. His research explores the intersection of digital technologies and user experiences, with focus areas including serious games, gamification, and AI applications.

Research interests span video game development, immersive technologies in tourism, extended reality applications, and AI-driven content creation. Recent work examines how emerging technologies transform tourism marketing and educational methodologies.

Analysis of publications reveals consistent focus on practical applications of immersive technologies, with emphasis on tourism promotion, educational engagement, and computing infrastructure for XR experiences. Research often incorporates human-computer interaction principles and user-centered design approaches.

Professor Sousa has served as conference chair for Videojogos2020 and contributes to multiple scientific committees. No information is available regarding student advising or scientific awards in the provided materials.