I am Vanessa Cesário, a Professor of Communication Sciences at the University of Madeira and an occasional guest lecturer on interactive narratives and transmedia storytelling at the University of Porto. With a Ph.D. in Digital Media, specializing in Communication Sciences and Technology, and a profound interest in Technology and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), I am currently involved with the eGames Lab, where I supervise innovative projects by students. My career represents a rich blend of education and research, primarily focused on the confluence of communication, culture, and technology within cultural heritage spaces. Additionally, serving at the Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI/LARSyS) and having contributed to numerous publications in international journals and conferences, my efforts are dedicated to enhancing engagement and the preservation of cultural heritage through participatory communication design. I aim to create immersive experiences that effectively bridge the gap between diverse audiences and their histories.
Proudly guiding the next generation of multimedia and communication professionals through their master's research. My supervision spans a range of innovative topics, emphasizing communication and storytelling, interactive technologies, and enhancing educational and museum experiences.
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Faculdade de Artes e Humanidades, University of Madeira (UMa)
2024-Present
Faculdade de Engenharia, University of Porto (FEUP)
2023-Present
Intreactive Technologies Institute (ITI/LARSyS)
2023-2024
Instituto Superior Técnico (IST), University of Lisbon
2020-2023
Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI/LARSyS)
2021-2023
Interactive Technologies Institute (ITI/LARSyS)
2020-2021
Sheffield Hallam University @Digital Materiality Lab
2019
ARDITI fellow
2015-2020
Museum of Caniço (Madeira island)
2014-2015
University of Porto
2015-2020
University of Madeira
2012-2015
University of Madeira
2009-2012