Marco Temperini

Marco Temperini is an Associate Professor of Information Processing Systems at Sapienza University of Rome, where he teaches programming techniques and web programming languages. With a Mathematics degree (1986) and Computer Science PhD (1992) from Sapienza University, he has established himself as a prominent researcher in educational technology.

His educational background includes:

• Laurea in Matematica (1986, Sapienza University of Rome)
• Dottorato in Informatica (1992, Sapienza University of Rome)

Professor Temperini's research focuses on Technology Enhanced Learning, with particular expertise in Student and Teacher Modeling, Adaptive e-learning systems, and the application of Data Mining and Artificial Intelligence techniques to personalize learning content. His work extends to Social and Collaborative Learning environments, Game Based Learning approaches, and innovative Automated and Peer Assessment methodologies. With extensive international collaboration experience, he has coordinated research units and served as work-package leader in numerous projects including EuroCompetence, UnderstandIT, and 9Conversations.

His recent publications (2023-2024) reveal a strong trend toward applying advanced AI techniques, particularly large language models, to educational assessment challenges. These works demonstrate increasing sophistication in leveraging natural language processing for automated analysis of student work, concept maps, and programming assignments, while maintaining a strong focus on practical educational applications.

Notable scientific recognition includes:

• 2023 Best Reviewer Award
• 2023 Best Paper Award
• 2022 Best Paper Award
• 2021 Best Paper Award
• 2018 Best Paper Award at ICWL2018
• Membership on the Human-Computer Interaction Awards Committee (2021.6-2024.7)

Professor Temperini has been highly active in the academic community, serving as Conference co-Chair for ICWL (2016), Technical Program co-Chair for multiple conferences including MIS4TEL and SETE, and General Chair for MIS4TEL2022 and SETE2023. He is a member of the Steering Committee for ICWL and MIS4TEL conferences and serves on the IEEE Technical Committee on Learning Technology. As an associate editor for the International Journal on Distance Education Technology, Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence, and Computers & Education: Artificial Intelligence, he plays a significant role in shaping research directions in educational technology.

His leadership extends to numerous international projects where he has served as coordinator of research units and work-package leader, including EuroCompetence, Socrates Project 56544-CP-1-98-1; CIOC, NFU Project 18; mENU, e-learning Project 2002-0510/001-001; QUIS, e-learning Project 2004-3538/001-001; UnderstandIT, Leonardo Da Vinci Transfer of Innovation; and 9Conversations: Network building for self-employment of refugees. These projects demonstrate his commitment to applying technology to address real-world educational challenges across diverse contexts.