Hugo Nicolau

Hugo Nicolau is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, and serves as the Deputy Director and Researcher at the Interactive Technologies Institute / LARSyS. His research focuses on human-computer interaction and accessibility technologies, with the goal of developing computing technologies that lead to positive societal change. His work spans various technological domains, from mobile and smart devices to social robots and artificial intelligence, and is grounded in theoretical frameworks such as design justice, psychology, sociology, and disability studies. Hugo’s research addresses areas such as education, healthcare, social exclusion, and accessibility, emphasizing co-design with communities to create meaningful technologies.

• Present·Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon·Associate Professor
  • Responsible for teaching computer science and engineering courses and conducting research in human-computer interaction and accessibility technologies.
• Past | Interactive Technologies Institute / LARSyS | Deputy Director
  • Led interdisciplinary projects promoting technology use for educational and social transformation.

• [Date Unknown]·Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon·Ph.D.
  • Focused on human-computer interaction and accessibility technologies.