Netta Iivari

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Netta Iivari is a leading scholar in human-computer interaction (HCI), participatory design, and technology education, with a particular focus on empowering children and teachers in the Global South. Her work critically examines how emerging technologies—including artificial intelligence, robots, and virtual reality—are reshaping educational landscapes. Iivari’s major contributions include pioneering research on “recipient design” in human-AI interaction, as seen in her 2021 paper scrutinizing how users tailor communication with conversational agents (10 citations). She also explores how teachers in Global South classrooms imagine and integrate these technologies into future learning environments (2024, 8 citations). Her research has significantly influenced the fields of child-computer interaction and critical computing education, with her work cited over 1,500 times. Iivari is particularly noted for her participatory design approaches that center marginalized voices, ensuring technology serves diverse communities equitably. Her achievements include leading international projects on digital fabrication and maker culture in education, and she is a sought-after speaker on inclusive technology design. Through her rigorous, socially conscious scholarship, Iivari continues to shape how we understand and implement technology in education and everyday life.