Wilson Rodrigues de Almeida

Wilson Rodrigues de Almeida is a professor in the Video Games program at Lusófona University, affiliated with the School of Communication, Architecture, Arts and Technologies (ECATI) and HEI-Lab, a digital laboratory focusing on environments and human interactions. He is actively involved in game design research and community initiatives in Portugal.

As a PhD student, his work bridges game development with cognitive accessibility and neurodiversity. He graduated in digital animation and worked as a 3D artist for studios like Bica Studios and Nerd Monkeys before transitioning to game design.

• Research Areas: Cognitive accessibility in games, neurodivergent player engagement, and collaborative game design frameworks.
• Community Leadership: Organized events such as Game Dev Meet and Game Jams in partnership with Miniclip and universities.
• Key Collaborations: Worked with Luz, Fernandes, and Fonseca on quadruple helix game jam models.

Recent Publications focus on analog game adaptations for cognitive inclusivity and cultural interventions using participatory design. His HEI-Lab affiliation highlights interdisciplinary approaches to human-centered digital environments.