Thiago Pontes holds a PhD in Education with a focus on Technology Enhanced Learning and Societal Challenges from the Institute of Education at the University of Lisbon. He has a Master's degree in Computer Science from the Center for Informatics at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), an MBA in Project Management from UniChristus, and is a specialist in Higher Education. He also holds a degree in Systems Analysis and Development.
President of the Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center - CRIE. Institutional Representative of the Brazilian Computer Society - SBC. Researcher and member of the DRLE | Digital Learning Environments Group.
Member of the DCG | Design Computation Group. Leader of the research group CoDe - Computation and Design - UFCA / CNPq.
Thiago has played a key role in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in his region, leading initiatives that integrate technology into education to address contemporary societal challenges. His active involvement in research groups such as the DRLE | Digital Learning Environments Group and the DCG | Design Computation Group demonstrates his commitment to advancing digital learning environments and computational design.
Furthermore, as the leader of the CoDe - Computation and Design research group at the Federal University of Cariri (UFCA), Pontes has spearheaded projects that merge computer science and design, fostering innovative solutions in educational and technological fields. His academic and professional journey highlights his dedication to the intersection of technology, education, and society, significantly contributing to the development of strategies that enhance educational quality through the use of advanced technologies.
