Academic and Professional Biography 

I am Dr. Gabriel de Souza Leitão, a Professor of Computer Science at the Federal Institute of Amazonas (IFAM). With over a decade of experience in education, my career bridges the gap between academic research and real-world technological solutions. I hold a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering, a Master’s, and a Ph.D. in Computer Science, all from the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM), with a trajectory defined by R&D collaborations.

Experience and Leadership 

My journey includes strategic roles as a researcher in cooperation with industry, where I contributed to intelligent platforms and automated testing systems. At IFAM, beyond my teaching duties, I have balanced advanced research with significant academic leadership, notably serving as the Program Coordinator for the Technical Program in Computer Science. In this role, I was responsible for student cohort management, curriculum alignment, and streamlining administrative processes. My experience within the Brazilian Federal Network of Vocational, Scientific, and Technological Education has equipped me with a unique ability to bridge high-level research with practical, career-oriented education. I have spearheaded the creation of innovation infrastructures, such as the Research and Innovation Laboratory (Manacapuru) and the MicroLAB of Applied Mathematics for Industry 4.0 (CMDI). I am also the Scientific Founder of the EdTech startup SIGNAL, a venture dedicated to bringing educational innovation to the market through federal funding from the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MCTI) and Amazonas State Research Support Foundation (FAPEAM).

Key Highlights and Achievements 

Specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Educational Technology, my recent work was honored with the "Best Paper Award" at SBIE 2024. My research focuses on Tangible Architectures - developing physical interfaces that simplify the learning of complex STEM concepts. Throughout my career, I have balanced the publication of scientific papers with curriculum design, academic management, and the coordination of courses centered on Project-Based Learning.

Current Focus and Vision 

Currently, I am dedicated to advancing the fields of Tangible Computing and Learning Analytics. My vision is to create ecosystems where hardware and software synchronize to make education more intuitive and measurable. I remain open to international collaborations and partnerships that seek to transform education through maker technology and practical innovation.

Education and Affiliations

• Ph.D. & M.Sc. in Computer Science – Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM)

• B.Eng. in Computer Engineering – Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM)

• Awards: Best Paper SBIE (2024), Centelha Innovation Award - MCTI (2020)

• Affiliations: Brazilian Computing Society (SBC)