Roberto Cibin

Roberto Cibin is a Senior Postdoctoral Researcher at the School of Applied Psychology, University College Cork, focusing on Responsible Software Engineering (RSE) and the BEHAV-I-AIR project. His work integrates societal concerns into software development and explores communication strategies for cleaner air initiatives. He holds a PhD in Social Sciences from the University of Padova and has five years of experience in public administration digitalization.

Education:

PhD in Social Sciences - Interaction, Communication, Cultural Construction (University of Padova, Italy). Professional experience includes roles in regional public administration supporting digital transition.

Research Interests:

Focuses on socio-technical systems, participatory design, and technology’s role in empowerment, inclusion, and sustainability. Explores dynamics of power, inequality, and institutional practices in social innovation projects.

Grants & Projects:

• Responsible Software Engineering (RSE) project
• BEHAV-I-AIR: Digital platform co-design for air quality citizen engagement
• RESISTIRÉ project: Gender equality in pandemic recovery

Labs/Teams:

Contributions to interdisciplinary teams in RSE, BEHAV-I-AIR, and RESISTIRÉ, emphasizing collaborative methodologies and stakeholder engagement.