Susanna Pelagatti received her PHD in computer science in 1992 at the University of Pisa. Since 2002 he has been an associate professor at the same university. The current scientific activity falls within the field of human computer interaction and didactic software with special attention to people with disabilities: visually impaired, autism spectrum disorder and cognitive disabilities. More specifically, the main areas of research are:  human centered computing,  participatory design,  software for disabled people.  ambient assisted living and pervasive computing She is co-author of more than 60 publications appeared on international, peer-reviewed journals, conferences and books chapters.