Workshop
Workshop on Human Emotion and Affective Response Technologies -
HEART
2025
23 - 25 February, 2025 - Porto, Portugal
In conjunction with the 14th International Conference on Pattern Recognition Applications and Methods - ICPRAM 2025
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CO-CHAIRS
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David Freire-Obregón
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Spain
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Brief Bio
David Freire-Obregón earned his M.Sc. and Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC), completing his Master’s in 2010 and his Ph.D. in 2014. His research primarily explores biometrics and digital forensics, encompassing various topics including machine learning, generative models, image processing, and computer graphics. He currently serves as an Associate Professor at ULPGC.
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Javier Lorenzo-Navarro
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC)
Spain
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Brief Bio
Javier Lorenzo-Navarro holds an M.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (ULPGC, 1992) and a Ph.D. from ULPGC (2001). He is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Systems and a researcher at the Institute of Intelligent Systems and Numerical Applications in Engineering (SIANI), ULPGC. With over 100 papers published in journals and presented at conferences, and having contributed to over 20 research projects. As an Associate Professor, he teaches subjects related to artificial intelligence alongside his re- search, focusing on computer vision for human interaction and biometrics, person reidentification, machine learning, and data mining.
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João Carlos Raposo Neves
University of Beira Interior
Portugal
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Brief Bio
João Neves received a B.Sc., M.Sc. in Computer Science from University of Beira Interior in 2011 and 2013, respectively. From 2014 to 2017, he was awarded with a Ph.D. research grant from the Portuguese national funding agency for science (FCT). He obtained the Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of Beira Interior in 2018. In 2021, he joined the TOMIWORLD company as a Computer Vision Engineer in the context of the research project BIODI. Simultaneously, he joined the University of Beira Interior in 2018 as an Assistant Professor of the Computer Science Department. His research interests are mainly focused in the fields of Computer Vision and Machine Learning, including face recognition, biometrics and surveillance. He authored more than 30 papers, and received the 'best paper runner up' award in a CVPR workshop.
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SCOPE
The HEART workshop aims to explore the latest advancements in affective computing, focusing on how systems can recognize, interpret, and respond to human emotions to improve user experiences in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). This workshop will gather interdisciplinary experts to discuss technological, ethical, and practical aspects of building emotionally responsive systems across various fields, such as healthcare, education, entertainment, and AI-driven applications.
By combining perspectives from cognitive science, psychology, computer science, and AI, the workshop seeks to advance the development of emotionally intelligent systems that enhance user interaction, engagement, and satisfaction. It will also address the ethical implications of these technologies, particularly in terms of data privacy and the responsible use of emotional information.
TOPICS OF INTEREST
Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
AREA 1: Emotion Detection and Recognition Technologies
- Techniques for capturing and analyzing emotions through facial expressions, voice, physiological signals, and gestures
- AI-driven systems and Machine learning algorithms for real-time emotion recognition
AREA 2: Multimodal Affective Systems
- Combining multiple sensory inputs (EEG, visual, auditory, physiological) to enhance emotional detection accuracy
- Applications of multimodal systems in interactive environments (e.g., gaming, virtual reality, social robots)
AREA 3: Emotionally Responsive Interfaces
- Systems that adapt based on user emotional states, improving engagement and interaction
- Case studies in adaptive user interfaces in areas such as education, entertainment, and customer support
AREA 4: Affective Computing in Industry
- Applications of affective computing in industry
- Emotion-aware systems in therapy, mental health apps, and well-being technologies
- Tailoring travel experiences with affective technologies by offering recommendations based on customer emotions and preferences during the trip
AREA 5: Affective AI and Emotional Intelligence
- Development of AI that can model, predict, and respond to human emotions in complex scenarios
- Emotional AI in customer interactions, virtual assistants, and autonomous systems
AREA 6: Ethical, Privacy, and Bias Concerns in Affective Computing
- Ethical issues in collecting and using emotional data, including user consent and emotional manipulation
- Addressing biases in emotion detection algorithms and ensuring fairness in affective systems
IMPORTANT DATES
Paper Submission:
December 18, 2024
Authors Notification:
January 14, 2025
Camera Ready and Registration:
January 22, 2025
WORKSHOP PROGRAM COMMITTEE
Paola Barra,
Parthenope University of Naples, Italy
Raquel Justo Blanco,
University of the Basque Country, Spain
Jose Salas Cáceres,
Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
Luigi Celona,
University of Milan-Bicocca, Italy
Sepideh Kalateh,
Universidade Nova de Lisboa UNINOVA, Portugal
Sanaz Nikghadam-Hojjati,
Robotics and Industrial Complex Systems, CTS- UNINOVA and LASI, Portugal
Chiara Pero,
University of Salerno, Spain
Alessandra Rossi,
University of Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
PAPER SUBMISSION
Prospective authors are invited to submit papers in any of the topics listed above.
Instructions for preparing the manuscript (in Word and Latex formats) are available at: Paper Templates
Please also check the Guidelines.
Papers must be submitted electronically via the web-based submission system using the appropriated button on this page.
PUBLICATIONS
After thorough reviewing by the workshop program committee, all accepted papers will be published in a special section of the conference proceedings book - under an ISBN reference and on digital support.
All papers presented at the conference venue will be available at the SCITEPRESS Digital Library (http://www.scitepress.org/DigitalLibrary/).
SCITEPRESS is a member of CrossRef (http://www.crossref.org/) and every paper is given a DOI (Digital Object Identifier).