George Marsicano Correa

Academic and Professional Profile

• Current Position: Associate Professor at the University of Brasília (UnB), engaged in the undergraduate Software Engineering program and the Graduate Program in Applied Computing.
• Fields of Expertise: Software Engineering, Requirements Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Team Effectiveness Models, Human Aspects in Software Engineering, Software Engineering Education.

Academic Background

• PhD in Computer Science - Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE), Brazil (2016-2020).
• Professional Master’s in Knowledge Management and IT - Catholic University of Brasília (UCB/DF), Brazil (2005-2007).
• Specialization in Object-Oriented Systems - Catholic University of Brasília (UCB/DF), Brazil (2002-2003).
• Bachelor’s in Data Processing - Catholic University of Brasília (UCB/DF), Brazil (1998-2001).
• International Diploma in Coaching in Organizational Contexts by the University of London, Mexico (2013-2014).
• Certified Coach by the International School of Coaching - The Newfield Network, 2006.

Research Areas

• Active Learning Methodologies - Active learning methodologies in higher education have been gaining increasing relevance in the contemporary educational landscape, largely due to advancements in the science of learning.
• Cibersecurity - Cybersecurity consists of a set of practices, technologies, and methodologies aimed at protecting systems, networks, and data against unauthorized access, cyberattacks, persistent threats, and security failures. Its central goal is to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information, especially in increasingly complex and interconnected digital environments.
• Digital Transformation - Digital Transformation is the application of digital technologies to change business models and create new value opportunities. It involves reimagining operations and customer experiences, promoting innovation and efficiency.
• Gamification - Gamification is a process that uses elements, techniques, and game design mechanics in contexts not related to games, aiming to increase user motivation, participation, and engagement. Gamification has been applied in various fields, such as education, marketing, health, and corporate training.
• Requirements Engineering - Requirements engineering (RE) is an interdisciplinary area of Software Engineering aimed at bridging the gap between the acquirer’s and the supplier’s or developer’s domains.
• Social Software - Research area involving the development and analysis of digital technologies (especially software) with the explicit goal of generating positive social impact, without profit-making or direct commercial exploitation. This approach is collaborative, interdisciplinary, and people-centered.
• Software Architecture - Software Architecture is a fundamental field in systems engineering involving the structural organization of software components, their interactions, and the guiding principles that define the design and evolution of systems. This area ensures the efficiency, scalability, and maintainability of software systems, directly impacting the quality and performance of applications.
• Teamwork and Soft Skills - The area of Teamwork and Soft Skills is an interdisciplinary field in project management and software development, emphasizing the importance of interpersonal and behavioral skills for the success of IT teams.

Professional Activities and Teaching

• Professor at UnB: Since 2011, contributing to undergraduate and graduate teaching in Software Engineering.
• Research Lines: Software Engineering Education.

Current Projects

• Digital Transformation Project - The Brazilian Federal Government’s Public Services Digital Transformation project involves research, development, and innovation in methodologies, models, and tools that promote the automation and digitalization of public services.
• Software for Good - Software for Good (SpB) is a collective—a community of people and organizations, meanings, actions, solutions, feelings, and energies aligned to generate good through the use of software.
• Super-R - Educational project, part of the ‘Software Requirements’ course, an educational innovation developed by CEDIS at the University of Brasília.

• Improving Digital Public Service for Citizens (2023-Present).
• Digital transformation of Brazilian government public services (2020-2023).
• HASE - Human Aspects in Software Engineering (2016-Present).
• These projects involve research and innovation in methodologies, models, and tools to improve digital public services and human aspects in software engineering.

Supervisory Experience

Current Supervisions

Contact

• Professional Address: University of Brasília, UnB Gama Campus, Brasília - DF, Brazil.
• Lattes: CV Lattes