Ricardo Sosa

Professor Ricardo Sosa is a leading academic in design education and research at the University of Sydney's School of Architecture, Design and Planning. With a PhD from the same institution and over two decades of experience across three continents, he specializes in participatory design with indigenous communities, computational creativity, and decolonial approaches to design education. His career includes founding new design programs, research labs, and industry partnerships. Key research focuses include the intersection of technology and social justice, robotics in education, and critical pedagogical frameworks. Sosa has contributed to global design discourse through initiatives like the Design and Diaspora podcast and conferences such as the Participatory Design Conference.

Education:

• PhD in Design Computing, University of Sydney (2000–2005)
• Industrial Design background with early work in Mexico

Research Interests:

• Makerspaces and computational thinking
• Decolonial design methodologies
• Social impact of robotics
• Creativity in human-AI collaboration

Advising & Grants: While no specific grants are detailed, Sosa's projects emphasize collaborative, community-driven innovation. Current research students are listed but unnamed.

Labs/Teams: Active in design computing research, robotic pedagogy, and interdisciplinary maker communities.