Tommaso Minerva

Tommaso Minerva is a Full Professor at the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, affiliated with the Department of Surgical, Medical, Dental, and Morphological Sciences with interests in transplantology, oncology, and regenerative medicine. He specializes in educational technology, statistical analysis, and learning analytics. He teaches courses such as 'Environments and Technologies for Multimedia Content in Education,' 'Statistics,' and 'Data Analysis Techniques in Educational Settings.' His teaching integrates blended learning methodologies, emphasizing practical use of tools like R/R-Studio for statistical analysis and digital content creation. He oversees courses in Digital Education and Psychology-related programs, focusing on applying quantitative methods to educational challenges.

His research interests include leveraging technology for instructional design, developing data-driven approaches in education, and advancing statistical methodologies in learning analytics. He emphasizes hands-on laboratory sessions and collaborative projects, such as designing educational units and producing multimedia content using digital tools. His courses also address critical evaluation of educational technologies and the ethical use of data in learning environments.

Prof. Minerva's work bridges theoretical statistical foundations with practical applications in education, such as designing learning analytics dashboards and interpreting multivariate data in educational contexts. He promotes open-source tools like R for reproducible research and encourages students to independently explore emerging digital platforms and methodologies.