Margarida Romero
About Margarida Romero
Margarida Romero is a part-time associate researcher at Inria and a full professor at Université Côte d'Azur, where she also co-directs the MSc. SmartEdTech program. Her research focuses on educational technology, particularly the integration of artificial intelligence in education and the development of transversal competencies.
Work at Inria
Margarida Romero has been working at Inria as a Part-time Associate Researcher since 2022. This role is part of her ongoing research activities and is expected to continue for a duration of two years. Inria is a national research institution dedicated to computer science and applied mathematics, where Romero contributes to various research initiatives.
Current Roles at Université Côte d'Azur
Romero currently holds multiple positions at Université Côte d'Azur. She serves as a Full Professor and Co-director of the MSc. SmartEdTech program, which focuses on integrating smart technologies into education. Additionally, she is the Principal Investigator for the GTnum #Scol_IA project, which addresses the educational challenges posed by artificial intelligence. Her involvement in these roles has been ongoing since 2017.
Previous Academic Positions
Prior to her current roles, Romero held significant academic positions at various institutions. She was the Vice-dean of Research at Université Côte d'Azur from 2017 to 2020 and directed the LINE lab from 2017 to 2021. Additionally, she worked as an Associate Professor at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona from 2009 to 2013, where she focused on the psychology of education.
Educational Background
Romero has an extensive educational background. She earned her PhD in Psychology from Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona and a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer-supported collaborative learning from Université Toulouse - Jean Jaurès. She also holds a Master II in Ergonomy & Pedagogy from Le Mans Université and a Master I in Project Management from Université de Limoges. Her studies emphasize the intersection of technology and education.
Research Focus and Contributions
Romero's research primarily emphasizes transversal competencies, particularly in computational thinking and creative problem solving. She coordinates the #Scol_IA Working Group, which addresses the implications of artificial intelligence in education. Additionally, she established the Laboratoire d’Innovation et Numérique pour l’Education (LINE), a dedicated research unit focused on learning sciences.