Brazilian Student's Research on Screen Time and Neuroscience Gains International Recognition
Pedro Galdino from IFCE Aracati presents pioneering research on reducing screen time via neuroscience at an international conference in Milan.
- • Pedro Galdino's research on excessive screen time was selected for the Materials Europe Conference 2026 in Milan.
- • His study intersects neuroscience, psychology, and computer science to address technology's impact on users.
- • Galdino developed the 'Soboring' app prototype to encourage reduced screen time.
- • He credits strong family support and is the first from his family to present internationally.
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Pedro Galdino, a Computer Science student at IFCE Aracati, has attracted international attention for his research on the challenges of excessive screen time and its neurological impacts. His article, titled "A Psicologia no Design Web: Um estudo de caso sobre os desafios contemporâneos entre a Neurociência e a Tecnologia," was selected for presentation at the Materials Europe Conference 2026 in Milan, Italy.
Galdino's work bridges computer science, psychology, and neuroscience to explore how technology influences user behavior and how it can be designed to help reduce screen time. Starting in his second semester under the mentorship of Professor Denise Silva do Amaral, he developed a software prototype called "Soboring," an app aimed at encouraging users to limit their screen usage.
His preliminary research involved participants from the Escola Profissionalizante Professora Elsa Maria Porto Costa Lima and has been presented at other significant academic events such as ValeTech 2025 and ENICIT, where feedback helped refine the study. Planning to expand his field research, Galdino also highlights the vital role of family support, particularly from his mother, in his academic journey.
Hailing from Itaiçaba, Ceará, Pedro is the first in his family to present at an international conference, showcasing the scientific potential emerging from local Brazilian institutions and offering valuable insights into the interaction between neuroscience and modern technology.
This article was translated and synthesized from Brazilian sources, providing English-speaking readers with local perspectives.
