Biography

Hugo is an Assistant Professor in the Computer Science and Engineering Department (DEI) of Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon in Portugal. He’s also a researcher and Vice-President at the Interactive Technologies Institute / LARSyS.

His research interests include human-computer interaction with a particular focus on technologies that promote and support the inclusion of people with disabilities in society. Hugo’s goals include creating meaningful technologies that empower people to address high-impact problems such as education, health, and social cohesion. His research methods extend primarily from the discipline of human-computer interaction and are informed by perspectives in design justice, psychology, sociology, and disability studies.