Fernando Moreira

Papers

Total Citations

110

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About

Fernando Moreira is a pioneering researcher at the intersection of human-computer interaction, educational technology, and the societal impacts of automation. His work is defined by a dual commitment: leveraging technology to foster human connection and critically examining how emerging tools reshape our world. Moreira’s most cited study, “Promoting interaction amongst autistic adolescents using robots” (2010, 59 citations), is a landmark contribution to assistive robotics. By demonstrating how robots can serve as social mediators, he provided a novel, evidence-based pathway to improve communication and social behavior for adolescents with autism and mental impairment, directly addressing a critical need in special education. Beyond this core work, Moreira has been a leading voice in the future of learning and work. His influential conceptual paper on “Higher Education Disruption Through IoT and Big Data” (2017, 25 citations) helped frame the digital transformation of universities, while his analysis of “The Role of AI and Automation on the Future of Jobs” (2019, 16 citations) offers a balanced perspective on societal opportunity and disruption. Through his research, Moreira consistently bridges technical innovation with profound human and ethical considerations, making him a vital thinker for students and researchers navigating the complexities of our increasingly automated and data-driven society.