Bio

Philosophy, technology and education.

I am Tobias Alencastro Silva, a PhD candidate in Knowledge Engineering and Management and a Master of Science in Scientific and Technological Education, as well as a Bachelor of Philosophy, with part of my undergraduate studies completed at the University of Warsaw.

I believe it is not enough merely to reflect on the impact of technology on education — one must intervene in practice. That is why my work goes beyond theory: I build AI evaluation protocols, diagnose institutions' level of technological maturity, and help translate complex regulatory frameworks into safe and actionable guidelines.

I offer lectures, training programmes and readiness assessments for educational institutions that want to integrate technology with intentionality and safety.

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Academic Background

2026–2030

PhD in Knowledge Engineering and Management (UFSC)

Knowledge Media.

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Roberto Pacheco

2025–2026

Postgraduate Specialisation in Computing Applied to Education (IFRJ)

"Artificial Intelligence and Institutional Planning: IFRJ's Readiness Level in light of Brazil's AI Plan"

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Gilvan de Oliveira Vilarim

2021–2023

Master's in Scientific and Technological Education (UFSC)

"Google Classroom — solution or threat? Evaluating risks in the perception of professionals at the Educational Technology Centres of Santa Catarina's public school system"

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Marina Bazzo de Espíndola

Outstanding dissertation 2021–24 Quadrennium (Sucupira Commission)

2014–2019

Bachelor of Philosophy (UFSC)

"Don Ihde's Postphenomenology: a path for analysing the intentionality of technological devices"

Supervisor: Prof. Dr. Roberto Wu

2014–2015

Bachelor of Philosophy (University of Warsaw, Poland)

Fellow Mundus Programme.

Professional Background

2025–Present

Educational Technologies Analyst (SENAC/SC)

2024–2025

Projects Analyst (CDL Florianópolis)

2023–2024

Apprenticeship Instructor (RENAPSI)

2022–2025

Volunteer Researcher (REPERCUTE/CNPq – UFSC)

2020–2022

Project Manager / Chief Operating Officer (Instituto Cidades Invisíveis)

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