Pedro Miguel Alves Fernandes

Pedro Miguel Alves Fernandes is a PhD Student at the School of Communication, Arts and Information (ECATI), Lusófona University, Lisbon. His research focuses on Game Design, Cultural Heritage, Neurodiversity, and Game-Based Learning.

• Education: Master in Game Design and Playful Media (2021-2023) and Bachelor in Videogames (2018-2021), both from Lusófona University.

Pedro’s recent publications (2023-2025) explore topics like indie horror game design, playful ethics for neurodiverse groups, educational game engagement, and cultural game jams. His work integrates systematic reviews, co-creation, and accessibility research, particularly for neurodivergent and disabled individuals.

His research outputs align with projects such as No Barriers (Erasmus+, 2022-2024) and ClimAID (Creative Europe, 2023-2025), focusing on social inclusion, climate change education, and media literacy. Collaborations span institutions like COFAC and HEI-LAB (Human Environment Interaction Lab).