Rafael Ferreira Leite de Mello

Rafael Ferreira Mello has a Ph.D. in computer science with research interests that span across learning analytics, generative AI and natural language processing. He is a Professor at the UFRPE and CESAR in Brazil, where he holds the position of Chair of Education Technology Adoption and Data Analytics. In the last few years, Dr. Mello has supported the adoption of Learning Analytics techniques and tools in several institutions in Brazil. One recognition of his contributions is that Dr. Mello is the leading researcher at two national-level projects, funded by the Brazilian Ministry of Education, aiming the development of (i) natural language processing and learning analytics techniques to enhance students written productions and (ii) Learning Analytics Dashboards to support decision-making regarding the national education plan. Moreover, he has worked on several multinational research projects, which involve institutional and organizational partners in Europe, Australia, and Latin America. He has published in the leading international journals and conference proceedings in the fields of his research. He also served as an assistant editor and reviewer for several journals and conferences, including the International Learning Analytics Knowledge Conference, Journal of Learning Analytics, Computers and Education, British Journal of Educational Technology, and Internet and Higher Education. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)