Aurélien Tabard is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at Université Claude Bernard Lyon 1, affiliated with the LIRIS laboratory and CNRS. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), participatory design, and sustainable computing, with a strong emphasis on digital sufficiency, software obsolescence, and resilient digital infrastructures. His research interests include: Convivial informatics and participatory design Digital sustainability and software obsolescence Activity-centric computing and classroom orchestration Data physicalization and situated visualization Design for maintenance, autonomy, and durability in digital systems His recent publications reflect a consistent focus on sustainability in computing, user-centered design, and the socio-technical aspects of digital platforms. Themes include understanding obsolescence paths in smartphones, supporting digital skill development, and designing participatory infrastructures resilient to breakdowns. His work often involves field studies, participatory methods, and prototyping. Scientific awards include: Honorable Mention, CHI 2018 Honorable Mention, ICT4S 2023 Best Paper Award, ITS 2011 He advises several students, including Léa Mosesso, Edlira Nano, and Maëva Calmettes, and collaborates with researchers at Inria Lille, University of Victoria, and other institutions. He is currently co-leading the Limites Numériques and PC4-Congrats projects within the PEPR eNSEMBLE initiative. He spent a sabbatical year in 2023 at Inria Lille, working with the Loki and Spirals teams. He has been involved in numerous research projects, such as: PLACED (ERA-NET): Redesigning library services around activities REPI (FUI): Activity-based computing for high school education Épisteme (ANR): Interdisciplinary epistemology of digital technologies Jenlab (ANR): Epistemic digital games for learning










