معرفی
Nawelle Zaidi is a Lecturer-Researcher at Strate School of Design, holding a PhD in Information and Communication Sciences (specializing in Design). She combines engineering expertise (École Centrale Marseille) with design training (Strate School of Design), focusing on AI integration in pedagogy and innovative design approaches for societal transitions. Her research explores participatory, systemic, and speculative design methodologies, particularly in healthcare and aging care contexts.
Education:
- PhD in Design (2024), University of Nîmes, supervised by Stéphane Vial, Thomas Watkin, and Ioana Ocnarescu
- Interaction Design Diploma (Strate School of Design)
- Engineering Degree (École Centrale Marseille, specializing in telecommunications)
- Exchange at Universidad Nacional de Córdoba (Architecture & Civil Engineering)
Research Focus: Nawelle’s work centers on social robotics in elderly care institutions, AI applications for education, and the impact of cultural imaginaries on technology design. She investigates how speculative design can shape preferable futures for healthcare systems and aging populations, emphasizing ethical and participatory approaches.
Awards & Contributions:
- Recipient of CIFRE Contract for Applied Research
- Key contributor to PROJEKT research team at University of Nîmes
- Active in international conferences (e.g., Design Research Society, Social Robotics)
Grants & Labs: Member of Robotics by Design Lab (Strate School of Design). Her thesis explored “Social Robots in Nursing Homes: Designing Future Care Ecologies.”
