I am a Researcher at the University of L’Aquila, Italy, working in Software Engineering with a focus on ethics, sustainability, responsible software engineering, software architecture, and trustworthy autonomous systems. Previously, I was a Postdoctoral Researcher at Gran Sasso Science Institute (GSSI), Italy, where I collaborated with the Software Engineering group on research projects involving software architectures for AI-enabled space systems, digital twins, sustainability, and empirical software engineering. I contributed to projects such as ASTRA/VITALITY and COBOL, addressing topics including autonomous systems, DevOps, software architecture, environmental sustainability, and community-based digital solutions. I have also been involved in research on test case prioritization using Markov Chains, performance regression testing, and ethics in the software development lifecycle.

As a former Assistant Professor at the Federal Institute of São Paulo (IFSP) (2014 to 2022), I taught a broad range of bachelor and technical courses and led community-centred projects in health informatics, assistive technologies, and education. I supervised over 20 bachelor theses and outreach projects (fellows), which serve the community directly. These experiences inform my student-centred approach to teaching, where theory is integrated with real-world applications. Additionally, I have been the coordinator of the Bachelor Program of Systems Analysis and Development and of the Secondary Technical Program of Web Development. This period includes a sort of pedagogical activities, such as creation of curriculum, approval of regulations for internship and undergraduate thesis, to name a few.

My academic background includes a Ph.D. in Applied Computing from the Brazilian National Institute for Space Research (INPE), a Master's in Electronic Engineering and Computing from the Aeronautics Institute of Technology (ITA), and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems from the Paulista State University (UNESP).

I regularly serve as a reviewer and program committee member for leading international conferences and journals in Software Engineering, Software Architecture, Formal Methods, Robotics, and Reliable Autonomous Systems. I have also been collaborating with Graduate Programs. At GSSI, I offered courses for doctoral students. At INPE, as a collaborating Faculty, I’ve offered courses and co-supervised students. Some IFSP students under my supervision worked on research topics developed at INPE.

I bring over a decade of combined teaching and research, and I am heavily committed to inclusive and impactful education and innovation. Throughout my career, my research bridges foundational software engineering across various domains such as space systems, health, robotic, assistive technologies, and sustainable computing. I have published in high-impact journals, contributed to international research projects, and collaborated with both academic and industrial partners. And lastly, I am an enthusiast of programs aimed at encouraging the participation of women in technology.

NEWS!!

I am chairing the Context-aware, Autonomous and Smart Architecture Workshop (CASA@ECSA 2026) co-located with the 20th European Conference on Software Architecture to be held on 7-11 September 2026 in Bolzano, Italy. Consider to participate!!