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Alessandra Renieri is an educational technology researcher whose work sits at the intersection of robotics, coding, and teacher professional development. Based at the University of Macerata in Italy, she has established herself as a significant voice in the growing field of educational robotics, particularly as it applies to primary school contexts and inclusive learning environments. Her most cited contribution, "Fostering Students' Problem-Solving Skills Through Educational Robotics in Primary School" (2021, 14 citations), demonstrates her commitment to understanding how hands-on technological tools can cultivate critical thinking in young learners. Renieri has also made notable strides in bridging the gap between research and classroom practice through sustained teacher training initiatives, collaborating directly with Italian schools to help educators integrate design, coding, and robotics meaningfully into their teaching. Her work on pre-service teacher preparation further reflects a forward-looking approach to educational reform. With publications exploring inclusive design through robotics and the long-term impact of professional development courses, Renieri's scholarship collectively advocates for a more technologically engaged and equitable educational landscape, making her research essential reading for educators and policymakers navigating twenty-first century learning challenges.