Maria Pacheco Figueiredo

Maria Pacheco Figueiredo is an Assistant Professor at the Polytechnic Institute of Viseu, School of Education, specializing in Educational Sciences with focus on Early Childhood Education, Curriculum Development, and Teacher Training. She serves as Pro-President of the European University EUNICE and holds leadership roles in the Portuguese Society of Educational Sciences and European Educational Research Association.

• Education: PhD in Education (2013, University of Aveiro), Master's in Education (2003, University of the Azores), Bachelor's in Educational Sciences (1999, University of Coimbra)
• Research: Focuses on Computational Thinking, Robotics in Education, and Digital Tools in Learning through 19 projects (including EUNICE4U, GREENCODE, EARLY). Supervised 3 doctoral theses and 50+ master's dissertations.
• Publications: 25 peer-reviewed journals, 25 book chapters, 3 books, and 18 edited works. Key themes include Algorithmic Thinking, Play-Based Learning, and Technological Integration.
• Awards: Recognized with 1 honor, though specific details are not provided.