Tiago Thompsen Primo

I am a researcher and professor with a solid background in Computer Science, holding a bachelors degree from the Catholic University of Pelotas, a masters degree from PUCRS, and a PhD from UFRGS, with two postdoctoral experiences, the most recent at Harvard Graduate School of Education. My career is characterized by work at the intersection of education, technology, and innovation, focusing on the development of technological solutions that foster digital literacy and social inclusion. As a professor at UFPEL, I have held academic leadership roles, including heading the Bachelors and Technology Programs Division and participating in the University Council.In the field of innovation, I served as Chief Technical-Scientific Officer at Pelotas Technology Park and co-founded the startup Elimu Social, contributing to projects with educational and social impact. I am also a collaborator at the Conectar/UFPel Incubator, promoting technology-based entrepreneurship. I have developed award-winning solutions, such as GT-Lanse, which leverages artificial intelligence and big data to support public policies and educational management.My work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 4 and SDG 9. For SDG 4, I highlight projects such as Creative Computing Clubs, which promote educational inclusion and access to high-quality digital resources. For SDG 9, I contribute through projects that strengthen innovation infrastructures and foster technology transfer between academia and industry. Additionally, I have an extensive academic output recognized by awards and high-impact publications, and I serve as an advisor in the Graduate Program in Computer Science at UFPEL, committed to training new researchers and advancing applied science. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)