Doctorate in Media and Technology
São Paulo State University — UNESP
Renata Pires Quaresma
Human-Centered Technology Researcher
Education
2024–2026
Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration
International University Center — UNINTER
2013–2016
Associate Degree in Public Management
International University Center — UNINTER
Master’s Degree in Media and Technology
São Paulo State University — UNESP
Graduate Certificate in Computing Applied to Education
University of São Paulo — USP
Experience
2026–Present
Researcher — Digital Accessibility
Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology — IBICT
Research on digital accessibility, information inclusion, user experience, and Human–Computer Interaction within public-interest technology projects.
2025–2026
UX Designer and Researcher
Center of Excellence in Social Technologies — NEES/UFAL
Conducted usability and accessibility evaluations of digital systems supporting Brazil’s National Textbook Program.
2025–Present
Project Advisor | Integrative Project in Computing
Virtual University of the State of São Paulo — UNIVESP
Supervising interdisciplinary undergraduate projects in computer science, guiding student teams through problem identification, research, prototyping, and iterative development using Project-Based Learning and Design Thinking.
2025
Academic Data Analyst (Contractor)
Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University - UNESP
Conducted an institutional research study involving analysis of academic performance data across student cohorts to support institutional decision-making on student success and retention.
2022
Graduate Assistant — Web Designer
Unesp Innovation Agency (AUIN), São Paulo State University - UNESP
Developed web interfaces and data visualizations to communicate institutional and innovation-related information.
2010–2018
Administrative Assistant / Academic Affairs Specialist
Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University - UNESP
Worked across academic administration, curriculum development, accreditation, academic regulations, student support, and institutional governance.
2013–2016
Ombudsperson
Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University
Served as the Institute’s elected Ombudsperson, mediating concerns and leading improvements to local ombuds processes to support fair, transparent, and accountable institutional practices.
Research Groups and Affiliations
2025–Present
UNITWIN UNESCO Chair — The City that Educates and Transforms
Member, Working Group 1: Right to the City
Collaborative and interdisciplinary research on learning, digital technologies, and educational territories.
2026–Present
Brazilian Institute of Information in Science and Technology
Research Group Member · IBICT
Research on digital accessibility, information inclusion, user experience, and Human–Computer Interaction in projects that use data visualization to support decision-making and public policy development.
Skills
Research Methods
Qualitative research · Semi-structured interviews · Focus groups · Content analysis · Thematic analysis · Survey design · Exploratory data analysis · Descriptive statistics · Moderated usability testing · Heuristic evaluation
Research & Analysis Tools
MAXQDA · Jamovi
Design & Web Technologies
Figma · HTML · CSS · WordPress
Languages
Portuguese — Native
English — Professional proficiency
Spanish — Professional proficiency