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I am an Associate Professor at the University of Bologna specialized in Human-Computer Interaction. My research focuses on participatory approaches, citizen science, and teenagers, primarily aimed at improving their well-being, and I am eager to listen to children's voices!

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I am an Associate Professor at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, University of Bologna, Italy. My background is in Computer Science, and my research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, particularly on designing innovative technologies for social good that empower and benefit people.

In recent years, I have increasingly focused on working with teenagers to engage them in citizen science and participatory design. I explore co-design as a method to involve young people in creating digital solutions that address their well-being, as well as social and community issues, helping them develop skills, awareness, and a sense of agency. Currently, I am working on three projects involving teenagers and citizen science. The first focuses on digital well-being, aiming to develop a platform for teachers and students to raise awareness and improve healthy digital habits. The second involves co-designing a mobile app for mental health with teenagers, fostering emotional awareness and resilience. The third is a regional project in which we run workshops combining citizen science, co-design, and game thinking, engaging over 500 students to date.

I am particularly excited about the workshop, and I am truly looking forward to hearing the children's voices!