Rafael Ferreira Mello

Associate Professor, CESAR

Rafael Ferreira Mello is an Associate Professor at UFRPE and Senior Researcher at CESAR, holding a Ph.D. in Computer Science from UFPE and a Postdoctoral Fellowship from the University of Edinburgh. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence in Education, with an emphasis on Natural Language Processing and Large Language Models. Dr. Mello was leader researcher in national projects funded by the Brazilian Ministry of Education that aim to enhance students’ written productions and develop Learning Analytics dashboards to support educational policy implementation. His work has also involved partnerships with global organizations such as Google and academic institutions across Europe, Australia, and Latin America.

Ig Ibert Bittencourt

Full Professor, Federal University of Alagoas

I am a Full Professor of Computer Science and Learning Technology at the Federal University of Alagoas (Brazil), UNESCO Chairholder on AI in Education (AIED), and a Visiting Scholar at Harvard Graduate School of Education. My career has been dedicated to AIED, focusing on using computation and AI models to bridge research, innovation, and public policy to ensure learning opportunities for every student.

Luiz Rodrigues

Adjunct Professor, Technological Federal University of Paraná

Luiz is a professor at the Technological Federal University of Paraná – Apucarana (UTFPR), holding a B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. in Computer Science, with his graduate research earning recognition in national thesis and dissertation competitions. His work centers on designing and evaluating AI-driven learning technologies, integrating human-computer interaction, user experience, and learning analytics to enhance educational outcomes. He has authored over 100 publications in high-impact journals and conferences and has supervised award-winning research projects. Luiz also collaborates with national and international institutions, serving as a reviewer for top journals and a program committee member for major conferences, with research interests spanning AI in Education, gamified learning, and learning analytics.