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Mariano Gomes Pimentel

Permanent Professor of PPGI Research Line: Business Support Systems Started at PPGI: 02/2007 Work regime: 40h Full Time
CV Lattes: http://lattes.cnpq.br/1920411639358905 Google Scholar: http://scholar.google.com/citations?user=_UDWLSwAAAAJ Email: pimentel@uniriotec.br Academic Trajectory: Professor Pimentel began his studies in Computer Science at UFRJ, initially believing he was better suited to Mathematics. However, throughout the course, he realized he didn’t identify with traditional Computer Science and found his path in Informatics in Education. During his undergraduate studies, he worked for four years in Scientific Initiation with Professor Lígia Barros, deepening his understanding of the intersection between technology and education.
He continued his academic trajectory by completing a master’s degree at NCE-UFRJ in Informatics and Education and a doctorate at PUC-Rio, where he worked for 4 years with Professor Hugo Fuks on the development of AulaNet, a collaborative distance-learning system. This experience solidified his perception that his career was in Information Systems within Education. Upon joining UNIRIO, he chose this path due to his interdisciplinary vocation, foregoing opportunities in Computer Science programs. Initially, he worked in the Distance Education Coordination (CEAD), contributing to the structuring of the institution’s activities at the university. At UNIRIO, in addition to working in the bachelor’s degree in Information Systems and the postgraduate program in Computer Science, he also worked for 10 years in the bachelor’s degree in Pedagogy, in the distance learning modality, which broadened his understanding of the field of Education and established important work networks with teacher-researchers in Education, making his work even more interdisciplinary. Scientific Contribution: Prof. Pimentel is one of the leading exponents of Computer Science in Education and Cyberculture, addressing topics such as online learning, artificial intelligence in education, and the theory of knowledge applied to technology. His research stands out for its innovative, post-critical approach to analyzing the impact of technologies on teaching and society. Among his recent contributions, the article on Cybertechnics stands out, examining the role of technology in teaching and with the potential to become a lasting reference in the field. Furthermore, his work includes a book on Generative AI and Education (in Portuguese), expanding the debate on the influence of artificial intelligence on educational processes. His academic production also stands out for its use of essayistic texts, in which he promotes reflection on the impact of technology on education, bringing a more humanistic and philosophical perspective to the field of Informatics in Education. The recognition of his work has expanded nationally, resulting in invitations to speak at major conferences, including the Brazilian Congress on Informatics in Education (CBIE) and the Brazilian Symposium on Information Systems (SBSI). In addition, his leadership of the journal SBC Horizontes strengthens his influence in the scientific community, consolidating his role as one of the leading researchers in the field in Brazil. Contribution to the PPGI: Within the PPGI-UNIRIO, Prof. Pimentel has distinguished himself by introducing new methodological approaches, such as Design Science Research (DSR), expanding the possibilities for investigation in the field of Informatics in Education. His work is strongly influenced by the fields of Education and Philosophy, seeking to bridge traditional approaches to Computing and contemporary debates on the social impacts of technology. His main research focuses include Research-Education and the use of qualitative approaches in Software Engineering, enabling a more in-depth understanding of development and learning processes in this area. Furthermore, he has invested in applying DSR (Digital Skills Reduction) in Computer Science Education, exploring methodologies that bridge theory and practice to ensure greater applicability of research. Another central axis of his work is reflection on epistemologies and interdisciplinary theorizations, promoting discussions on how knowledge is produced in Computing and how different perspectives can enrich research in the field. With this approach, Prof. Mariano contributes to a broader, more critical view of Computing, expanding its impact both in academia and in the social applications of technology. Researcher training: Prof. Mariano contributes significantly to the training of new teachers and researchers. His classes in Information Systems Teaching and Design Science Research are highly sought after, and his lectures are highly praised by students. Professor Mariano has supervised master’s and doctoral students whose dissertations and theses in the field of Informatics in Education have received awards. Key Qualities Highlighted by Professor Pimentel
  1. Interdisciplinarity and Critical Reflection
    • Works at the intersection of Computer Science in Education, Cyberculture, and Philosophy.
    • Explores new forms of academic writing, with essayistic and reflective productions.
  1. Visibility and Impact
    • Strong presence at academic events and nationally recognized as a specialist in generative AI and education.
    • Frequent invitations for lectures and publications in qualified journals in Education.
  1. Innovative Methodologies
    • Develops qualitative approaches in Computer Science in Education research.
    • Integrates Design Science Research (DSR) to rethink how knowledge is produced in Computing.
Plans for 2025-2028: Despite his academic recognition, Prof. Pimentel identifies some challenges and gaps in his career that impact his work and research. One of the main challenges is the lack of training in Administration, which, according to him, hinders understanding of certain discourses in ​​Information Systems, especially those related to management and organizational dynamics in Computing. Furthermore, he expresses a desire to delve deeper into Philosophy, believing that many of the essential reflections for Computing are being conducted outside the field, especially in the humanities and social sciences. This interest reinforces his interdisciplinary vision, seeking to integrate philosophical concepts into Computing to promote a broader understanding of technology and its social impacts. Another challenge faced is the difficulty in finding students with an interdisciplinary profile. Many enter the program with a strictly positivist, quantitative approach, which can create a methodological mismatch with Prof. Pimentel’s research line, which values ​​qualitative and theoretical perspectives. This gap reinforces the need to attract students interested in broader, more interdisciplinary approaches who can integrate different epistemologies into the study of Computing.
  1. Expand interdisciplinary collaborations
    • Strengthen ties with research groups in Philosophy and Education.
  1. Expand academic and industrial impact
    • Publish more on innovative methodologies in Informatics in Education.
  1. Rethinking researcher training
    • Seeking students with profiles more aligned with critical and interdisciplinary approaches.
  1. Expanding international reach
    • Establishing partnerships with researchers from other countries and publishing more articles in English and Spanish.

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