Letizia Jaccheri

Letizia Jaccheri is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science, part of the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). Her work focuses on Software Engineering for Society with a strong emphasis on inclusion, gender equality, and social impact through technology. She leads the research group Software for a Better Society and serves as Action Chair for the COST Action EUGAIN CA19122.

Her research spans multiple domains including:

• Inclusive software solutions for people with intellectual disabilities
• Gender stereotype detection in digital storytelling
• Blockchain sustainability applications
• Exergaming frameworks for outdoor activities

Recent publications highlight trends in:

• AI's role in gender equality
• Digital tools for cybersecurity education
• Startup innovation in public organizations
• Child-centered software design methodologies

Key scientific recognitions include:

• ACM Distinguished Speaker (2018–)
• Dame of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic

Active in:

• Project leadership (Horizon, Erasmus+, NFR initiatives)
• Academic conference organization (ICSE, womENcourage)
• STEM gender diversity advocacy (founding Trondheim ACM Women in Computing Chapter)

She maintains an active blog and participates in public outreach through podcasts and industry collaborations.