is an Auxiliary Researcher at the DigiMedia of the University of Aveiro. She earned her Doctorate in Multimedia in Education in 2017 and a Masters in Special Education in 2012 from the University of Aveiro. In 2021, she completed a post-doctoral program in Communication Sciences and Technologies. Her work focuses on Social Sciences, specifically Media, Digital, and Communications, as well as Educational Sciences, emphasizing General Education and Special Education.
last update: December 2025
Articles published on IXD&A:
• ‘Digital Educational Games to Promote Social Emotional Learning in Preschool-Aged Children: Trends and Challenges in Co-Design’, N. 67, 2025, pp. 109 – 129, abstract, download, (https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-067-005), Google Scholar
"The integration of Digital Educational Games (DEGs) in preschool education offers new opportunities to foster Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) through engaging, adaptive learning environments. This sys..."
"The integration of Digital Educational Games (DEGs) in preschool education offers new opportunities to foster Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) through engaging, adaptive learning environments. This sys..."
• ‘User Experience (UX) in Eye-Tracker Applications: Obstacles, Alternatives and Examples’, N. 67, 2025, pp. 257 – 268, abstract, download, (https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-067-012), Google Scholar
"Many eye-tracker studies exclude individuals with special needs to avoid results’ distortion, while few address its application design. The aim in this study was to identify key challenges in developi..."
"Many eye-tracker studies exclude individuals with special needs to avoid results’ distortion, while few address its application design. The aim in this study was to identify key challenges in developi..."
• ‘Understanding the role of digital communication and mediation strategies in community-led territorial innovation: a systematic review’, N. 44, 2020, pp. 7 – 28, abstract, download, (https://doi.org/10.55612/s-5002-044-001), Google Scholar
"This article brings together empirical academic research on community-led territorial innovation initiatives. By engaging in a systematic literature review, the research analyses the role of digital t..."
"This article brings together empirical academic research on community-led territorial innovation initiatives. By engaging in a systematic literature review, the research analyses the role of digital t..."
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