Summary
Luís Cruz‑filipe is a leader in computing education and AI with over a decade of academic and administrative experience, now serving as Head of Education at IT-Universitetet i København. He holds a PhD in Computer Science and has progressed from PhD research on formalizing mathematics in type theory to faculty roles across Portugal and Denmark, blending deep theoretical expertise with practical curriculum design. His research focuses on cognitive models of human thought to inform AI systems, and he has a strong track record designing and delivering university-level courses in algorithms, logic, and statistics. Known for clear communication and problem‑solving, he pairs rigorous analysis with hands‑on implementation of educational programs and research projects. A persistent believer in education as a social good, he brings both scholarship and administrative savvy to shaping how computing is taught and understood.
9 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer
Instituto Gregoriano de Lisboa
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Computer Science at Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics and Computer Science, 19/20, Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics and Computer Science, 19/20 at Instituto Superior Técnico
Portuguese, English, Dutch, French, Italian, Spanish, Latin, Danish