Doctorate in Media and Technology
São Paulo State University — UNESP
Renata Pires Quaresma
Researcher & Public-Interest Technologist
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
Supervisor — Project-Based Learning in Computer Science
Virtual University of the State of São Paulo — UNIVESP
Supervising undergraduate student projects developed through project-based learning in computing and digital technologies.
2025
Student Success and Retention Analyst
São Paulo State University — UNESP
Exploratory analysis of academic performance across student cohorts to support institutional decision-making on student success and retention.
2024–2025
Graduate Assistant — Web & Graphic Designer
International Relations Office, São Paulo State University
Designed visual communication materials and digital content to support the university’s international initiatives and improve access to institutional information.
2022
Graduate Assistant — Web Design
Innovation Agency, São Paulo State University
Developed website interfaces, visual assets, data visualizations, and interactive materials for institutional communication.
2010–2018
Administrative Assistant / Academic Affairs Specialist
Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University
Worked across academic administration, curriculum development, accreditation, regulations, student support, and institutional governance.
2013–2016
Ombudsperson
Institute of Biosciences, São Paulo State University
Served in an elected role supporting transparent, fair, and respectful institutional practices and improving the handling of concerns from students, faculty, and staff.
Research Groups and Affiliations
2025–Present
UNITWIN UNESCO Chair — The City that Educates and Transforms
Researcher · 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
Qualitative research · Survey design · Exploratory data analysis · Descriptive statistics · UX research and evaluation
Design and Accessibility
Figma · Accessibility evaluation · Usability evaluation · Information design
Research Data Analytics Tools
MAXQDA · Jamovi
Web Technologies
HTML · CSS · WordPress
Languages
Portuguese — Native
English — Professional proficiency
Spanish — Professional proficiency