Thiago Rocha Silva

Thiago Rocha Silva is an Associate Professor in the Software Engineering group at the Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute, University of Southern Denmark (SDU). His work bridges software engineering, human-robot interaction, and end-user development, with a focus on making robotic systems accessible through intuitive programming interfaces.

• University: University of Southern Denmark
• Institute: Maersk Mc-Kinney Moller Institute
• Department: Software Engineering
• Academic Rank: Associate Professor

His research interests are centered on end-user development, domain-specific languages, and interactive systems, particularly in the context of robotics and software engineering. He investigates how users can program robots without deep technical expertise, using gesture-based interfaces, visual-textual synchronization, and low-code environments.

The recent publications highlight a strong trend in human-robot collaboration, focusing on user-centric design, behavior modeling, and programming frameworks that empower non-experts. These works span robotics, software engineering, and human-computer interaction, often employing participatory and user-centered methodologies.

Thiago actively leads and contributes to major research initiatives, including projects on sustainable human-robot synergy in extended reality and low-code programming for mobile robotics. He supervises students and teaches courses such as End-User Development and Software Engineering and Organization.

He is involved in interdisciplinary collaborations, particularly in projects integrating AI, robotics, and Earth observation data. His work emphasizes practical applications in smart societies, logistics, and physical training.