CEO of Dissertation Research Specialist (DRS), USA
Proposed Topic:
Conducting Applied Research to Impact Education: The Dissertation Research Process Revisited.
Dr. Bunnie Claxton is the CEO of Dissertation Research Specialist (DRS), a company that develops and supports doctoral programs around the world. She serves as a consultant to universities regarding dissertation research and has developed multiple doctorate-level programs and courses. Her expertise is in doctoral research, and as the keynote speaker, she will challenge the audience to rethink the possibilities of dissertation research. She is a professor at multiple universities, and she serves as a peer reviewer for the American Educational Research Association. As the author of 21 textbooks, Dr. Claxton is best known for her Step-By-Step dissertation research textbook series. A few titles include A Step-By-Step Guide to Conducting Applied Research, A Step-By-Step Guide to Conducting Qualitative Research, A Step-By-Step Guide to Conducting Quantitative Research, and A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing a Literature Review for Doctoral Research. Information about Dr. Claxton, as well as her publications, may be seen on her website at www.dissertationspecialist.com.
Lecturer at the University of Guyana in the Faculty of Education and Humanities, USA
Proposed Topic:
Transforming the Teaching and Learning Landscapes: Reimaging and Redefining Lesson Planning and Delivery for 21st Century Classrooms
Dr. Colin A. Ferreira, the developer of the FETL Model and Span-Math advanced course and national competition, is currently a Distinguished Mathematics Teacher and adjunct college Mathematics professor in Dallas, Texas, and a part-time lecturer in the Faculty of Education and Humanities at the University of Guyana. He recently served as a 2023-2024 Global Schools Advocate for Global Schools, which is an initiative of the United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN). In this role, he implemented some of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Education for Sustainable Development (ESD) in his classroom, school, and internationally. He is an innovator, Cofounder, President/CEO, philanthropist, business consultant, PhD data analysis expert, and author of five educational textbooks. He is truly passionate about transforming the teaching and learning landscapes for Mathematics and other subjects on a global level. Dr. Ferreira, through BRIEE, has established numerous educational partnerships with schools in India and Botswana, which resulted in him facilitating webinars for Building Competencies in Mathematics and Pedagogical Best Practices. One of his most cherished moments is delivering hundreds of hours of live instruction to students in Guyana during the COVID-19 Pandemic and mobilizing a team of dedicated teachers from across the globe to teach in several areas. Furthermore, Dr. Ferreira was featured on Walden University’s LinkedIn page under Small Business as an outstanding graduate who is affecting positive social change in the world, on November 26, 2022.
Dr. Ferreira has a track record of achieving academic excellence in state assessments and developing innovative Mathematics programs. In September 2022, Dr. Ferreira earned the Distinguished Teacher designations from his school district and Texas Education Authority’s 3rd highest teaching distinctions, “Recognized” after a robust review of his teaching effectiveness and contributions under three domains: Leadership, Contributions to the Profession, and Lifelong Learning. In September 2023, Dr. Ferreira continued his upward trend towards higher levels of Teaching Excellence by receiving the second-highest Teaching Excellence designation in the State of Texas, “Exemplary” Designation.
University of Greater Manchester, UK
Proposed Topic:
Teacher Noticing and Professional Vision: Leveraging Video Observation Technology to Advance the Reflective Skills and Pedagogical Practices of Pre-service Trainee Teachers.
Assistant Professor and currently the Programme Leader for a suite of Masters in Education programs. A vastly experienced educational leader with a background in sport, teaching and learning, initial teacher education, and the continued professional development of colleagues. Leads on national and international academic networks for supporting teaching, learning, and scholarly activity, and currently acts as a peer reviewer for three international journals. Always positive, energetic, and passionate about the privilege that is education. Research interests include reflective practice and teacher noticing.
Clinical Associate Professor, Purdue University (Indiana, USA)
Proposed Topic:
Enhancing Intercultural Competence: Preparing American Students for European Cultures
James Tanoos, Ph.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor at Purdue University in Indiana, USA. He has worked in various roles in higher education for more than 20 years, earning his Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University, his Master’s degree from Indiana University, and his Doctorate from Purdue University.
He has published articles in more than forty-two international journals and has presented academic work at more than twenty-seven international academic conferences on a range of disciplines including international economics, supply chain management, educational pedagogy, operations management, and industrial technology, including the invited keynote presentation at five international conferences. As a longtime advocate of undergraduate research experiences, he is an instructor/mentor for Purdue’s CURE, OUR Scholars, and DUIRI programs. Jim participates in editorial reviews for several global academic journals and is a peer-reviewer for the Higher Learning Commission in Chicago, IL. He is passionate about globalizing American youth, and many of his study abroad trip reports can be found on his website at jimtanoos.com.
Prof. Dr. Ute Gartzen-Wiegand is Vice President for Academic Affairs at INU – Innovative University of Applied Sciences. As a Professor of International Business Administration, she teaches Agile Project Management. She earned her PhD at RWTH Aachen University after studying Business Administration at RWTH Aachen and Finance at Hult Business School, London. With extensive experience in higher education, research, and industry collaboration, she has led initiatives in economic development and technology transfer. Due to her portfolio, she is particularly interested in online teaching and innovative teaching methods.
Rachel V. Smydra is an Associate Professor in the Department of English, Creative Writing, and Film at Oakland University. In addition to teaching courses in writing and literature, she serves as the Internship Coordinator for English majors to assist students in bridging their academic studies with real-world professional experiences. Smydra’s service has included roles as a service-learning faculty fellow, Center of Teaching Learning faculty fellow, administrative hearings chair of the Academic Conduct Committee, and an editorial board member for Advances in Online Education: A Peer-Reviewed Journal. Smydra’s research focuses on building strong student-instructor relationships by using high-impact active learning practices, including integrating multimedia resources, such as podcasts, to deepen student engagement and foster critical thinking. Her current projects center around examining faculty perceptions of academic writing, infusing a geocritical lens into the literature classroom, and exploring student perceptions around curiosity.
Dr. Hsiaomei Tsai holds Ph.D. in Education with a specialization in Curriculum & Instruction and Literacy from Utah State University. She is an experienced Chinese Dual Language Immersion (DLI) teacher in the United States and a two-time recipient of the prestigious “Hats Off” award from her school district for her contributions to education. Her research focuses on L2 education, Chinese pedagogy, intercultural communicative competence, and Chinese DLI curriculum development. Dr. Tsai is dedicated to enhancing L2 literacy in Chinese as a L2 and fostering cultural understanding through authentic and effective instructional practices.
Dr. Elfneh Bariso is a Senior Lecturer in Further Education and Skills at Canterbury Christ Church University, UK. Dr Bariso holds a PhD in Lifelong Learning and ICT in Education. With extensive experience in teaching and training across diverse educational contexts in the UK, Eritrea, and Ethiopia, Dr Bariso specializes in language teaching, teacher education, and the integration of ICT in education. His research interests include teachers’ professional experiences, emotional labor in further education, and the role of ICT in learning. Dr Bariso is also an active contributor to research development, a reviewer for international journals, and the director of a development NGO, AHEAD, aheadcharity.org As a doctoral supervisor, he is passionate about fostering innovative, evidence-based practices and supporting students in their academic and research journeys. Dr Bariso was the winner of the Most Promising Researcher of the year award 2024 in his Faculty. In 2022 he also received an award for his contribution to community development in Ethiopia.
Dr. Saeid Safaei Movahhed holds a PhD in Curriculum Studies. His research interests include qualitative research, workplace learning and teachers’ professional development. He has publications in international journals and presented in some well-known conferences in all around the world such as Oxford University, Geneva University, Vienna University, etc. He has been working as a professor in Khwarizmi University, University of Tehran, and Teacher Education University of Iran.
Dr. Magdalena De Stefani is Director of Ivy Thomas Memorial School in Uruguay and holds a PhD in Education from the University of Manchester (UK). Currently pursuing an MBA at the University of York (UK), she integrates academic research with strategic leadership. Her work focuses on digital technologies, organisational learning, and institutional culture, particularly in bilingual and digitally mediated settings. She is the author of several book chapters and journal articles, and has contributed to research teams focused on intercultural communication, arts-based inquiry and educational technology, bridging theory and practice across diverse educational contexts.
Assoc. Prof Natalie Lavoie is an associate professor at the University of Quebec in Rimouski and holds a Ph.D. in psychopedagogy. Her recent research has focused on writing, particularly on graphomotor skills (manuscript, cursive, pencil, keyboard), spelling, writing strategies and pedagogical practices to develop these skills. She founded and directed the Chair of Research on Academic Perseverance and Literacy. Additionally, she has received multiple research grants and was awarded the Alcide Horth distinction as well as the Excellence in Research and Creation Award from the University of Quebec.
Dr. Jessy Marin holds a doctorate in educational psychology. She is a professor at the Université du Québec à Rimouski. In her research, she is interested in the teaching and learning of writing. His most recent work has focused on an integrated and differentiated approach to teaching spelling and on collaborative writing.
Dr. Nina Ivashinenko is a lecturer at the University of Glasgow, teaching Research methods in social science, social inequality and diversity courses, working with students from undergraduate to PhD levels. She contributed to the university as an International Coordinator for the international master’s program from 2012 to 2017. Nina co-convenes the Migration and Mobilities Research Group and actively engages in research on migration. As a member of the scholarship of teaching and learning community, she is deeply involved in discussions about digital innovation and technology for education.
Dr. Bunnie Claxton is the CEO of Dissertation Research Specialist (DRS), a company that supports doctoral programs around the world. She serves as a consultant to universities regarding dissertation research and has developed multiple doctorate-level programs and courses. She is an associate professor for multiple universities. As the author of 20 textbooks, Dr. Claxton is best known for her Step-By-Step textbook series. A few titles include A Step-By-Step Guide to Conducting Applied Research, A Step-By-Step Guide to Conducting Qualitative Research, A Step-By-Step Guide to Conducting Quantitative Research, and A Step-By-Step Guide to Writing a Literature Review for Doctoral Research.
Dr. Sylvia Rossi is a certified English Teacher with fifteen years of teaching experience of English as a Foreign Language. She has taught the Toefl Preparation, Intermediate English, Effective Business Communication, and Advanced English Courses at the University of Monterrey, Mexico. In addition, she has experience teaching Business English at all levels to executives at different companies. She is a certified Oral Examiner for the Cambridge speaking exams and also for the IELTS exam. She has a Degree in Chemical Engineering from Universidad Metropolitana in Caracas, and a Ph.D. in Particle Technology from Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine, in London. She has previous experience giving oral presentations at international conferences abroad in England, Canada and France in the field of particle technology, and has published her work in various scientific journals. She enjoys reading, swimming and cycling.
Dr. J. Elizabeth Casey, Ph.D., received her degree in Curriculum and Instruction from Clemson University in 2011. She is an Associate Professor at Lamar University, serving in her second year as Department Chair. She has been active in education for 25 years and is a certified Texas teacher with experience in teaching all subjects in 4th and 5th-grade classrooms. In her current role, she works with faculty to improve the yearlong residency program at Lamar University. A yearlong residency provides an enhanced experience, and early research suggests a better preparation pathway towards becoming a certified educator. Dr. Casey’s research interests include metacognitive strategies to support English learners in the content areas, innovative educational technology, and effective supports for students with exceptionalities.
Prof. Anies Al-Hroub is a Tenured Professor of Educational Psychology and Special Education, the elected President of the World Council for Gifted and Talented Children (WCGTC) for the term 2025-29, and the former Chairperson of the Department of Education at the American University of Beirut from 2015 to 18. Al-Hroub has served as the Convener of the Graduate Program in School Guidance and Counseling since 2012 and has led the Special Education Program since 2006. He holds a Ph.D. and MPhil in Special Education from the University of Cambridge, an M.A. in Special Education, and a B.A. in Psychology from the University of Jordan. Al-Hroub’s research, published in prominent international journals and five books, focuses on vulnerable and marginalized populations, twice-exceptional and special needs children, inclusive education, and gifted learners. He has been a Visiting Scholar at institutions such as the University of Connecticut (2018-19), the University of Cambridge (2009-10), and the School of Advanced Social Studies (SASS) in Slovenia (2017). He has led projects supported by UNICEF, UNRWA, UNESCO, the British Academy, USAID, the World Bank, the European Union, the Welfare Association, and the Issam Fares Institute for Public Policy and International Affairs (IFI). Al-Hroub is the co-founding academic advisor for the Middle East Professional Learning Initiative (MEPLI) at Harvard Graduate School of Education https://loop.frontiersin.org/people/1257255/overview.
Prof. Lanzhen Chen is a Professor at Gannan Medical University in China. Doctorate in Education from Xiamen University; part-time doctoral supervisor. Peer review expert for China’s Ministry of Science and Technology and the National Natural Science Foundation; undergraduate education and teaching assessment expert appointed by the Ministry of Education. Research areas include interdisciplinary education, medical-engineering integration, and international comparative education.
Dr. Jill Killough earned her Doctor of Philosophy in Nutrition at Texas Woman’s University. She began at Lamar University teaching in the accredited dietetic internship program in 1999. In 2008, she became the Director of the internship program. In 2018, she stepped into the role of the Department Chair. Dr. Killough is currently the Interim Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the College of Education & Human Development. In all roles, her primary focus is to provide quality evidence-based instruction, practice experiences, and improvement processes. Within her leadership roles, she achieves a balanced blend of management, research, and service.
Dr. Marjorie Hall Haley is tenured Professor of Education at George Mason University (GMU) in Fairfax, VA (US). She is a former Spanish, French, German, and ESL teacher. Dr. Haley holds a PhD in Foreign/World Language Education and English as a Second Language from the University of Maryland, College Park. She has also earned a Master’s degree in education and advanced studies certificates from Towson University and Johns Hopkins University, respectively.
At George Mason University she teaches World Language methods and ESL methods courses as well as doctoral courses in Second Language Acquisition Research, Multicultural Education, and Multilingual Learners with Diverse Educational Needs. She is actively involved in ongoing action research projects with teachers at local, national, and international levels. She has conducted four international teacher action research studies focused on the impact of implementing the Multiple Intelligences theory in foreign/second language classes. These studies included over 3,000 students in 14 states and 6 countries. Additionally, Dr. Haley headed 14 consecutive years of StarTalk programs (federally funded for the professional development of teachers transitioning to teach in the US). These year-round programs were held on the campus of GMU over the summer and online during the school year, while meeting the needs of Arabic, Chinese, Korean, and Russian teachers.
Dr. Haley’s research and publication record is robust. Research areas include: Brain-based teaching/learning strategies and generative Artificial Intelligences-enabled tools for multilingual learners; meeting the needs of critical need teachers; and teacher positionality and identity. Two of her well-known books are, Content-based second language teaching and learning: An interactive approach (2nd Ed.) (2014) and Brain-compatible differentiated instruction for English language learners (2010). In addition, she is a featured scholar in the WGBH and Annenberg/CPB video, “Valuing Diverse Learners” available at www.learner.org
Dr. Colin A. Ferreira (DBA, MBA, B.Sc..) is currently a Distinguished Mathematics Teacher and adjunct college Mathematics professor in Texas, and a part-time lecturer at the University of Guyana in the Faculty of Education and Humanities. His areas of research include innovative pedagogies, Mathematics education, and removing barriers to accessing quality educational programmes for underrepresented student populations on a global level. He has received the second and third highest teaching excellence designations in the State of Texas..
Prof. Dr. Gohar Marikyan is a Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at the State University of New York, Empire State University, located in Manhattan. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics and a Master’s degree in Computer Science. Dr. Marikyan actively engages in research focused on mathematical logic. She has a strong interest in mathematics education and its history. She shares her research findings at international conferences and publishes them in peer-reviewed scientific journals. Additionally, Gohar Marikyan has received prestigious accolades, including the Turben Chair in Mentoring and the Susan H. Turben Award for Excellence in Scholarship. For more information, visit www.DrGoharMarikyan.com.
Ms. Amruta Bhalerao is an Education Specialist with over 12 years of experience advancing quality education for tribal and rural communities. She holds an M.Ed., MSW, and is currently pursuing a Professional Doctorate in Education. Her expertise includes policy-aligned programs, capacity building of teachers, inclusive curriculum design, and integrating social-emotional learning and student mental health. As a Project Associate for Quality Education with UNDP, she works to create sustainable, child-centered learning environments. She has been recognized with the TESOL Distinction in Thailand and won first prize at the AINET Conference. A record-setting Kilimanjaro trekker, she merges innovation with deep grassroots engagement.
Mrs. Sawitree Muangyai Reilly is an accomplished English instructor at the Faculty of Arts, Silpakorn University, with over 15 years of experience in teaching English. She holds a Master of Arts degree in English for Business and Industry, which has equipped her with specialized knowledge in English for Specific Purposes (ESP). Her professional journey includes serving as the Head of the English Department, where she demonstrated strong leadership and academic commitment. Mrs. Reilly’s expertise lies in the field of ESP, and she maintains a strong interest in advancing research within this area, continually contributing to the development of English education tailored to professional and business contexts.
Ms. Merve Gultekin is an English language teacher currently working at a private school in Ankara, Turkiye. She received her BA in English Language Teaching from TED University in 2020 and is expected to complete her MA in the same field at Başkent University in June 2025. Her academic interests include English as a Foreign Language (EFL), pragmatics, and intercultural communication in language education.
Mrs. Rashida Pervaiz holds a Master’s degree and an M.Phil in Urdu Literature, as well as another Master’s degree in Pakistan Studies. Currently, she is pursuing her Ph.D in Education from Lincoln University College, Malaysia Campus, building on her 16 years of experience in the education profession. As a lecturer of A-Level Urdu Literature at Beaconhouse College Program, she has developed a strong passion for teaching and research.
As a Ph.D scholar, she has had the opportunity to present her research paper at the 2nd International Conference on Global Education 2024, held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Additionally, her research article, “Evaluating Quality Assurance Mechanisms in Education Management: The Role of Technology, Stakeholders, and Regional Variations,” has been published in the International Journal on Emerging Issues in Social Science, Arts, and Humanities.
Mr.Mika Vanhanen (M.Ed.) is a peace educator and founder of Peace Circle®, a values-based learning model integrating sustainability, symbolic learning, and community action. With 30 years of experience in environmental and global education—including early work with the GLOBE program—he also founded the ENO online school, which led to Peace Circle. His work has received recognition, including the WWF Panda Prize and Finland’s State Award for Public Information. He incorporates music as a meaningful element in his educational approach.
Mrs.Aisha Umar Adamu is an Education program specialist, Qualitative researcher, and PhD scholar in Curriculum Studies at Nasarawa State University, Keffi, Nigeria. She currently serves as the Associate Regional Programs Manager, Kaduna Region for TaRL Africa, where she oversees the implementation of TaRL Program- an evidence-based program that equips children to acquire Foundational Literacy and Numeracy skills in public schools. With over 20 years of cross-sector experience, Aisha is passionate about evidence-based instruction, teacher capacity development, and government integration of impactful programs. Her interests lie in scalable education reforms, community engagement, and curriculum innovation.
Ms. Natasha Nuralanis binti Zulkipli received a Bachelor of Teaching in TESL from the Teacher Education Institute of Malaysia, 2015 and a Master of Education in Early Childhood Care and Education from Sultan Idris Education University, Perak, Malaysia, in 2018. She is a committed educator who has been actively involved in various programs and conferences at the national and international levels as an adjudicator, facilitator, panellist, presenter, and speaker. Her enthusiasm in bridging the widening technology gap between rural and urban students has been recognized with the Outstanding Innovator in Language Education at the Asian Education Conclave & Awards 2024, in Bangkok, Thailand. Apart from that, her distinguished contribution in technology and education is also recognised by :
1. Teaching & Education Research Association, Best Paper Presenter at International
Conference on Education & Learning Technology, Bali, Indonesia, in 2024.
2. Malaysian Educational Technology Association, Best Practices Presenter in 2022.
3. The Pan Pacific and South East Asia Women’s Association with International Young
Women’s Fund Award in 2021.
4. MARA University of Technology (UiTM Perak Malaysia) with International Aspiring
Innovator Award at the International Innovation, Invention and Design Competition in 2020.
Mrs.Mukhamedova Odinakhon Makhamadalievna is an educator from the National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek, where she began her career in the Foreign Philology Department in 2019. Driven by a passion for student advancement, she was selected as a finalist for the prestigious JDS Project in 2024. Currently residing in Japan, Odinakhon is a first-year master’s student in the Global Education program at Naruto University of Education, her current research focuses on the impact of implementing career guidance in educational settings, aiming to enhance student preparedness for their professional futures and contribute to educational advancement in Uzbekistan.
Ms. Janine Bittner graduated in Geography, Biology (Major), and in Pedagogy (Minor) for Teacher Education at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. She has worked as a research associate and lecturer at several universities in Germany. Janine received intensive postgraduate training in research methodology, statistics, higher education teaching, and science management. Since 2022, Janine has been working full-time on her phd thesis in geography.
Ms. Victoria Olohigocho Omachi is a Learning and Development Analyst with a Master’s in Education Policy from Harvard University. She focuses on employee learning, performance management, and workforce development. Her work includes designing training programs, enhancing performance systems, and expanding access to professional development opportunities. Victoria’s core interest lies in bridging education and workforce outcomes, with a focus on adult learning, reskilling, upskilling, and data-informed strategies that support long-term career growth and organizational effectiveness.
Ms. Qian Wang is a PhD student at University of Malaya and a senior lecturer at Jinggangshan University in China. Her research focuses on international education and Chinese language and literature, with a particular interest in enhancing the cross-cultural adaptation of international students in China. Combining academic insight with practical teaching experience, she explores strategies to support student integration and intercultural communication. Her work contributes to the development of more inclusive and effective educational environments for diverse learner populations.
Ms. Yueqing (Zee) Zhong is a doctoral student and Dean Scholar at George Mason University (USA), specializing in Multicultural Multilingual Education. She holds an M.S. in Education from Johns Hopkins University and has experience teaching Mandarin to diplomats and advising multilingual learners. Her research focuses on translanguaging, teacher education, and AI integration in multilingual education. Zee explores cognitive strategies for supporting multilingual learners and investigates teacher assessment practices in diverse classrooms.
Mrs. Nandini Biswas is a Senior Language Lecturer at Abdullah Al Salem University, Kuwait, where she teaches English to engineering and marketing undergraduates. With over 20 years of experience in education, she has taught at elementary, secondary, and higher education levels, including leadership roles at the Canadian Bilingual School in Kuwait. She holds a Master’s in English from Jadavpur University and a B.Ed. from IGNOU, both in India. Her expertise includes curriculum design, differentiated instruction, and assessment development. Nandini is passionate about contextualized language learning and has engaged in professional development focused on teaching innovation, research ethics, and outcome-based education.
Ms. Nor Ruba’yah binti Abd Rahim holds a Master’s degree in Education (TESL) and a General Translation Certificate from ITBM. She is currently the Head of Department at Kolej Profesional MARA Indera Mahkota, Malaysia. Passionate about education and management,
she has led initiatives that demonstrate innovation and lasting impact. In 2024, she was honoured with the Outstanding Employee Award and the Academic and Creative Achievement Award. Beyond her professional role, she actively seeks opportunities for personal and professional growth. Her combination of expertise, curiosity, and collaborative mindset has earned her recognition as a respected and dedicated leader within her institution.
Ms. Hanane Zekkari is a PhD student in Educational Sciences at Abdelmalek Essaâdi University, Higher School of Education (École Normale Supérieure), Morocco. Her research focuses on the didactics of Life and Earth Sciences, with particular attention to didactic transposition and its impact on students’ learning in Moroccan high schools. As a public school teacher and emerging researcher, she combines classroom experience with academic inquiry to explore effective teaching strategies and curriculum design in science education. She is currently presenting her doctoral research on the case of mineral nutrition in plants.
Ms. Soba Balasundaram is a Lecturer in Education at Eastern University in Sri Lanka. She graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Eastern University, and Deakin University in Australia awarded her a Master’s degree in Education. She is currently a PhD candidate at the University of Southern Queensland, Australia. She has accumulated twelve years of teaching and contributed significantly to research and publications. Her research interests included early childhood education, preschool settings, current issues in education policy, etc. Her publications have been published in several national and international journals and conference proceedings. Education and human resource development, educational planning and development, child growth and study, student adjustment and counselling, teaching methods and techniques, research methods in education and contemporary issues and policies in education are some subjects she is interested in teaching.
Mrs. Aigul Mukhametsharova is a teacher of English Language and Global Perspective at Nazarbaev Intellectual Schools in Taldykorgan. She has been teaching for 20 years at two different schools in her town. Additionally, she has led a Debating Club for three years. She loves working with students who are creative and want to develop their critical thinking skills. Moreover, this academic year, she participated in the International WALS Conference, where she made a paper presentation on her Lesson Study research.
Mrs. Lala Ismayilova is a PGR researcher and educator at the University of Bristol and an alumna of its Education Leadership and Policy programme. She was awarded a prestigious State Scholarship from Azerbaijan to pursue her studies. Her research focuses on educational leadership, teacher occupational well-being, and leading in a culture of change, using comparative case studies from England and Azerbaijan. She argues that reform often increases pressure and undermines well-being, leading to absenteeism and presenteeism—systemic signals, not personal failings. She advocates for leadership that prioritises people over performance, acknowledges the subjectivity of staff, and embeds teacher occupational well-being into school culture.
Imperial College London, UK
Proposed Topic:
Active learning-based STEM education for in-person and online learning.
Dr. Stefano Sandrone is an Italian neuroscientist and educationalist working at Imperial College London. He was awarded the Julia Higgins Award and the President’s Award from Imperial College London, the A. B. Baker Teacher Recognition Award from the American Academy of Neurology, and the Science Educator Award presented by the Society for Neuroscience. He wrote three books, including Nobel Life: conversations with 24 Nobel Laureates on their Life stories, advice for future generations, and what remains to be discovered (published by Cambridge University Press, edited by the Lindau Nobel Laureate Meetings).
Dr Jyothi Thalluri PhD, a Senior Lecturer at University of South Australia has extensive experience teaching biosciences in the Clinical and Health Sciences unit. She has demonstrated an ongoing commitment to the implementation of many innovative initiatives, to provide flexible and student-centred learning options. Her body of work has received many prestigious teaching awards.
Dr. Scott. J. Threlfall is a Senior Lecturer, Assistant Professor, and currently the Programme Leader for a suite of Masters in Education programmes. With experience of leading 6 different HE programmes over 16 years in education, Scott currently acts as a peer reviewer for 2 international journals. Research interests include reflective practice and teacher noticing.
Dr. Teona Tsintsadze, PhD in philology, holds the position of assistant professor at BAU International University, Batumi. She has been in charge of Batumi State University (BSU) as an invited English teacher since 2011. She published several articles and supervised many bachelor students. Her areas of interest are – Learning/teaching methodologies and assessment, Pedagogy, Media Discourse.
Dr. James Tanoos, Ph.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor at Purdue University and has worked in various roles in higher education for more than 20 years, earning his Bachelor’s degree from Purdue University, his Master’s degree from Indiana University, and his Doctorate from Purdue University. Before he entered higher education, he worked for Volume Services, a supply-chain partner for the Minnesota Twins, in marketing/operations for Conseco in Carmel, IN, and as the department head for the Sen. Byrd Amendment in Indianapolis, IN.
Associate Professor Marek Lukáč works at the Institute of Romani Studies at the University of Prešov, Slovakia. He focuses on social exclusion, the education of marginalized adult Romani and the education of incarcerated persons. He also trains educators in adult education.
Assoc. Prof. Giang T. Phi is currently an Assistant Professor at the College of Business and Management, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam. She holds a PhD in Tourism Management from Griffith University, Australia and is an expert in the areas of tourism, social entrepreneurship, design thinking and sustainable development.
Dr. Perizat Yelzhanova is a Kazakh materials writer and a PhD in English Language Education. She has been awarded the “Best Author” and “Best English Teacher” in Kazakhstan. Dr. Perizat Yelzhanova is the author of the book “A Key to Success” for Elementary Students and a publisher of several scientific articles and is certified with numerous teacher training courses.
Dr. Breda McTaggart is the Head of the Faculty of Business and Social Sciences at Atlantic Technological University Sligo. She is an active researcher in education policy, widening access to education, professionalism, changing landscapes, and leadership. She is interested in working with engaging research methodologies that can support action change as needed.
Dr. Yung-Hsun Cheng, a professor at Chienkuo Technology University, Taiwan, graduated from National Changhua University of Education. His research has been published in the American Journal of Family Therapy, Youth and Society, Thinking Skills and Creativity, the Design Journal among others.
Dr. Nawal Abuzwaid is now working for Qassim University. Saudi Arabia, in the English Language and Translation Department at Badaye College. As a holder of a PhD in Translation, she possesses substantial expertise in the fields of teaching and practicing, translation and interpretation, and research. During her professional journey, she has instructed advanced courses on translation between Arabic and English, the integration of technology in translation, and the resolution of ethical dilemmas. She is enthusiastic about sharing her perspectives and firsthand knowledge to foster.
Dr. Wong Pui Man Molly obtained her PhD at the University of Cambridge. Dr. Wong is a Lecturer in the School of Biomedical Sciences in the Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She is experienced in teaching biochemistry, physiology, and medical ethics, and previously received an Outstanding Teaching Award in 2012. She is dedicated to the teaching profession and has devoted time to teaching a wide range of courses in the School of Biomedical Sciences and the Faculty of Medicine. Her research interests currently lie in anatomy, physiology, and bioethics education.
Dr. Sirinthorn Seepho received her Ph.D. in Foreign Language Education from the University of Pittsburgh, USA. She is currently a lecturer at the School of Foreign Languages, Suranaree University of Technology in Thailand. Her research interests include English Language Teaching, English Medium Instruction, and Teacher Training.
Prof. Dr. Oleksandra Liashenko is a Doctor of Economic Sciences, Professor at the Ukrainian Catholic University, combines and advances economic and management sciences knowledge in educational practice for over 20 consecutive years. Prof. Liashenko conducts deep and detailed research on economic security issues spanning from micro to macro levels and has developed and taught original courses such as “Managerial Intelligence”, “Hybrid World” and “Conflict Design: From Local to Global”, has extensive and diverse experience in adult education, specializes in Serviсe-learning. Since the outset of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, prof. Liashenko is the founder of the educational volunteer project “Security Thinking”.
Dr. Thoko Poppy Mahlangu received her PhD degree in Assessment and Quality Assurance in Education and Training from the University of Pretoria (South Africa) in 2016. She is the recipient of the Lifetime Golden Key International Honour Society Membership (University of Pretoria Chapter) from 2016. She is currently a Geography/Geography Education lecturer at the University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa). Her research interests include sustainable development, environmental issues, water, teaching and assessment, academic performance, population dynamics, women and gender issues.
Prof. Dr. Dulce Maria Franco has a PhD in Education Sciences (University of Évora). She is a member of Direction of the Master’s in Teaching (CN/Mat). Professor and Researcher at CeIED from Universidade Lusófonay –Center of Lisbon. Specializes in the training of teachers and trainers in technological areas. She is a member of research teams in projects funded by FCT and the C. Gulbenkian Foundation. She is the author and co-author of books and articles published in national and international journals, as well as textbooks adopted in public and public schools in Portugal.
Dr. Per Blomqvist is a senior lecturer at the Department of Teaching and Learning, at Stockholm University. He received his PhD in Language Education in 2018 with the thesis: “Teachers’ conversation about writing assessment: Norms, pedagogical decisions, and grading”. Prior to that, he was a lecturer at the Department of Language Education, at Stockholm University. His research focuses mainly on writing instruction and writing assessment in Upper Secondary School and in Higher Education. Two ongoing research projects are: “Writing Cultures and Formative Assessment Practices in Civics and Swedish in the Upper Secondary School”, and “Pedagogical Perspectives on Teacher Students’ Academic Writing”.
Prof. Dr. Fabricio Guevara Viejó is the President of the Universidad Estatal de Milagro in Ecuador. He has a PhD in Administration and also a PhD in Statistics. Dr. Fabricio Guevara won the Extraordinary Award in his Doctoral Program in Applied Multivariate Statistics at the University of Salamanca for his academic excellence among the doctoral students.
Ms. Yanan Huang, graduated as a master student from Coventry University. Now, she is an English teacher in Qujing Medical College in China. She is interest in parents’ influence on students’ English learning
Mr.Gopal Krishna is an independent researcher, life skill coach and entrepreneur based in India who has 3.5 years’ experience in software industry (Microsoft alumnus) in the USA and has done fulltime fundamental research in theoretical physics, linguistics, psychology, philosophy and education in last 8.5 years in India to help create a happy and moral world at the earliest and forever. He has a B. Tech in Computer Science from IIT Kanpur (India) (2002-2006) and a MS in Computer Science from UIUC (USA) (2006-2007). He got all India rank 85 in JEE Advanced 2002, the entrance examination for admission into the B. Tech program at various Indian Institute of Technology institutes (IITs) and was awarded Andrew and Shana Laursen Fellowship, 2006 being one of only 10 fellowship awardees among the 100 MS and Phd students in Computer Science department at UIUC admitted that year. He is currently engaged in publishing his research in the above mentioned 5 areas in various prestigious journals and conferences in these areas and is also writing a book “Lovism: The Science of Happiness!” to present a holistic, all-encompassing vision of life based on his research work in all these important areas under the over-arching philosophy framework of “Lovism”, a philosophy founded by him in 2024 based on the 3 most important fundamental principles of life which in the descending order of importance are, namely, universal love, authentic humility and creativity so that the humanity may get all the insights and techniques required to live a truly happy, moral as well as creative life individually as well as collectively forever!
Mr. Popoola Oluwasegun Oladipupo is a science educator, Baden-Württemberg-STIPENDIUM scholar, and a registered member of the Teacher Registration Council of Nigeria (TRCN). He is currently teaching Curriculum Planning and Implementation in Pädagogische Hochschule Freiburg, Germany, as an exchange Ph.D candidate. Oladipupo is a full-time Lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Nigeria.
Mr. Cristian Camilo Reyes-Galeano is a PhD student in Education and Society and Master in Didactics of Foreign Languages from the Universidad de La Salle. BA in Modern Languages from the Universidad del Quindio. Tenure professor at Universidad del Quindío and Researcher of the ESAPIDEX-B group in the line of Interculturality and bilingual training in educational contexts. His research interests focus on issues related to decoloniality and interculturality in the teaching of foreign or second languages in rural educational contexts.
Ms. Tommi Charlish holds a Master of Arts in Physical Education and Sport Pedagogy from the University of Bedfordshire, along with a Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education leading to Qualified Teacher Status. Currently working as Course Leader for HNC Sport Science, her expertise spans sports, physical education, gender equality, and AI. Credentials include MCCT, FSET, MA, BA
Mrs. Olga Nakonechna is a PhD student at KROK University (Kyiv, Ukraine). She has master’s degrees: in Educational Institution Management and Project Management. In 2023 Mrs.Olga became a Certified Specialist in Management Systems in Educational Organizations [ISO 21001:2019 (ISO 21001:2018, IDT), ISO 21001:2018]. She is the founder of the education center “Business Ethics and Etiquette School “, and a member of the Ukrainian Association of Adult Education. Her research interests include Adult education, Management of non-formal adult education institutions, and Quality of non-formal adult education. She also studies issues of the ethical environment in non-formal adult education.
For over 30 years Mr. Alexey Shakhin has been fascinated by languages. Besides running an online English school, he founded The English Accent Network, a first-of-its-kind global resource for English teachers which allows them to expose students to a variety of English accents.
Ms. Thanatcha Ngamchatturat is an English lecturer at the School of Foreign Languages, Suranaree University of Technology, Thailand. She holds a master’s degree in TESOL. Her passion lies in utilizing Technology Assisted Language Learning (TALL) to enhance language acquisition.
Ms. Chenyu Yi is a Research Fellow at the Hilary Ballon Center for Teaching and Learning, New York University Abu Dhabi. She holds a B.A. in Psychology and is certified in the Scholarship of Educational Leadership, Curriculum, and Pedagogy. She researches disruptions in education and the workforce. Her research aims to illuminate how state-of-the-art Generative AI tools, like ChatGPT, can support teaching, learning, and workforce transformation in higher education.
Prof. Dr. Madoda Cekiso Madoda Cekiso, PhD, is Full Professor in the Department of Applied Languages at Tshwane University of Technology, South Africa. His areas of specialization are psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and onomastics. He has published several articles in national and international journals and has supervised many master’s and doctoral students.
Prof. Alajab Ismail is a professor of instructional technology and distance learning at the Arabian Gulf University (AGU). He has a B.Sc. & Education (physics), M.Ed. and Ph.D in instructional technology from Khartoum University (SUDAN). His career began as a teaching assistant in physics and instructional technology at Khartoum University. In 2005, he joined the Arabian Gulf University (Kingdom of Bahrain) as an assistant professor in instructional technology and distance learning, in 2012, he received a promotion to an associate professor and full professor in March 2021. He used to teach courses in learning theory, instructional design, tutoring and assessing distance students, research methods, and quantitative data analysis. He participated in devolving the distance teaching & training program, led the development of the King Hamad e-Learning Chair at AGU, and published many articles in International Journals supervised and assessed many masters and doctorate thesis in educational technology, science education, and computer science. In 2018 Professor Ismail Led the accreditation & endorsement of the Arabian Gulf University–Distance Learning Graduate Diploma and Master Degree by the Association for Educational Communications & Technology-AECT (October, 2018).
Dr. Jenny Grant Rankin is a Fulbright Specialist for U.S. Department of State and has two doctorates (Ph.D. in Education and L.H.D). She taught at Columbia University and University of Cambridge and lectured at University of Oxford, TED, etc. She wrote 14 books and was honored by The White House.
Dr. Bunmi Omodan is a senior lecturer at Walter Sisulu University in South Africa, an NRF-rated researcher with a Ph.D. in Education Management and Leadership. He’s the Editor-in-Chief of two academic journals and has published 87 articles and one edited book. His research is focused on social and African pedagogy, as well as conflict management.
Dr. Ana Sanchez is a Spanish Professor at the Languages and Cultures Department of West Chester University, PA. She teaches Spanish courses at the 100, 200 and 300 level. She has also taught Culture Clusters and led study abroad programs to Costa Rica and Guatemala. Her specialty is Heritage Spanish Education. .
Dr. Neliza B. Cayaban, PhD in Reading Education is a Full Professor, former Chairperson of the Languages Department at Adamson University. She develops programs and trains ESL and EFL learners. She obtained a teaching certificate at South Carolina; 120 – hour TESOL/TESL/TEFL Certification at Oxford Seminars – USA; a member of WAESOL – USA.
Prof Sikheto Joe Kubayi holds a PhD in African Linguistics from the University of South Africa (UNISA). He is a professor of Linguistics at the University of Limpopo, South Africa. His research interests include syntax, semantics, and language planning and policy.
Assoc, Prof. Osborn Risimati Chauke is an associate professor of African Languages at the University of Limpopo, South Africa. He holds a PhD in Literature from the same institution. His research interests include literature, onomastics and indigenous knowledge systems. He has presented papers in various conferences both nationally and internationally.
Prof.Dr. Simona Sava has worked at the West University of Timisoara, Department of Education since 1997; in 2009 she became Full Professor. She was director of the Romanian Institute of Adult Education (2000-2013). She is a member of The International Adult and Continuing Education Hall of Fame (and board member, between 2021-2023). Her topics of expertise are lifelong learning policies, professionalization along lifelong learning, educational management, educational policies, and social pedagogy.
Prof. Dr. Fabricio Guevara Viejó is the President of the Universidad Estatal de Milagro in Ecuador. He has a PhD in Administration and also a PhD in Statistics. Dr. Guevara has published in some recognized journals about education, statistics and life sciences. Additionally, he has exposed in major conferences around the world about topics such as: education on line and applied statistics.
Dr. Suliman Al-Shathri is an Assistant Professor in Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University “Riyadh city” Saudi Arabia. He has a PhD in Leadership and Learning & Consultant in planning, management, educational for a number of entities and companies with more than 14 years of professional and academic experience, during which I chaired many of scientific committees, with a number of achievements, and established many associations, centers in Saudi and globally.
Dr. Nagwan Zahry is an Associate Professor of Strategic Communication in the department of communication at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Her research focuses on the intersection of health, science and risk/crisis communication. She earned her PhD from Michigan State University’s College of Communication Arts & Sciences in 2017.
Dr. Juan Diego Valenzuela Cobos is the Director of the Statistical Center of the Universidad Estatal de Milagro in Ecuador. He has an outstanding career in the field of education, agriculture, aquaculture and statistic, publishing his researches in journals indexed in WOS and Scopus. Dr Valenzuela has a PhD in Bioprocesses Sciences and also a PhD in Statistics.
Mr. Alankar Karpe, PMP, PMI-ACP has 18+ years of experience in program and project management, strategic business consulting & research. He is working with Wipro as a Program Manager in Bangalore, India. He has a postgraduate management and Business analysis diploma from George Washington University. His area of interest includes reading, cooking, and traveling.
Mr. Khalid BABA, a Ph.D. student at Mohammadia School of Engineering, Rabat, Morocco, specializes in Educational Artificial Intelligence. Recipient of the Best Mobile Application award at the Moroccan Web Awards, he is devoted to innovating within the AI field to enhance education.
Ms. Fatima Didane, is a committed University English teacher and PhD student at Algiers 2 University, specializing in Didactics of English. She is assionate about teaching, communication and Business English & Best Teacher awardee, actively attending conferences, and dedicated to
impactful research.She believes to be a good teacher is to be an inspiring leader.
Mrs. Imelda Sari is a doctoral candidate at the University of Sussex and works as an Academic Skills Tutor at the University of Hertfordshire Business School (CASE). She has a BA in English Literature and an MA in Applied Linguistics (with TEFL). Her interest is in teachers’ professional learning.
Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences Michigan Technological University Houghton, MICHIGAN, US
Proposed Topic:
Educating for the future: Emerging opportunities and challenges for science teachers.
Dr. Kedmon Hungwe is currently Professor of Cognitive and Learning Sciences in the Department of Cognitive and Learning Sciences at Michigan Technological University. He was previously affiliated with the University of Zimbabwe where he served as a Senior Lecturer in Educational Communications and Technology. Additionally, he has extensive experience in science and mathematics education and has designed, implemented and evaluated many projects in the USA and Zimbabwe. His teaching portfolio has covered the areas of teacher education, instructional technology, and psychology.
One strand of Dr. Hungwe’s research has focused on the development of spatial visualization in relation to STEM education, cognitive studies of work, and learning and instruction. He has presented in a wide range of national and international forums. His work has appeared in leading journals in psychology, education, and media, including Mind, Culture and Activity, Journal of Adult Development, Journal of Curriculum Studies, Media Culture and Society, Compare: A Journal of Comparative and International Education, and the Historical Journal of Film, Radio and Television. More recently Dr. Hungwe has initiated research on children and youth. He is a contributing author to four Zimbabwean secondary school science textbooks that have been cited as exemplary by the USAID and the World Bank. Dr. Hungwe has also served on professional panels of the National Science Foundation, the Michigan Department of Education, and the American Psychological Association Panel on Women with Disabilities in STEM Education (WWDSE).
Prof. Dr. Lucia Herrera Torres has a PhD in Psychology. Full Professor at the Department of Developmental and Educational Psychology (University of Granada, Spain). She is Dean of the Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences (University Campus of Melilla). Her awarded are third National Educational Research Award 2004 (Ministry of Education and Science of Spain), and Teaching Excellence Award 2010 (University of Granada). Coordinator of the Research Group Development, Education, Diversity, and Culture: Interdisciplinary Analysis (HUM-742), http://hum742.ugr.es/
She is a researcher and participant in different national and international research projects. She has published in different impact journals indexed in the Web of Sciences.
Prof. Dr. Oswaldo Lorenzo Quiles is a Vice-Dean of Research, International Projects and Transfer (Faculty of Education and Sports Sciences. Campus of Melilla, University of Granada). Extraordinary Award for Doctorate in Educational Sciences. Third national prize for educational research (Ministry of Education and Science of Spain). Director of 16 doctoral theses. Author of articles in JCR magazines.
Dr. Rania Muhamad Qassrawi is an Assistant professor at Birzeit University in Palestine. She received her Ph.D. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Yarmouk University, Jordan. She has been working at BZU since 2017 in the Languages and Translation Department as well as in the Faculty of Education. She has an interest in conducting research regarding the latest teaching methods with a special emphasis on the psychology of learning languages.
Prof.Dr. Avraam Sachpatzidis is an active ICT Professor in Greece. He has experience in Adult Education of more than 17 years. He holds a Master of Education Degree in “Gender Studies and Information Technology” from the University of the Aegean and a second Master of Science Degree in “e-Business and Digital Marketing” at the University of Western Macedonia. His Ph.D. thesis at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is in progress with the title ” Audiovisual creation and cultural communication with the use of New Technologies in Education”. He has published articles in greek and international journals, presented papers at international conferences and he is a former Badminton Europe Umpire.
His research interests are Education, Adult Education, Technical Education, New Technologies in Education, Visual Literacy, e-Commerce, e-Business, and Digital Marketing. He is at the moment the Director of Second Chance School in Naousa, Greece
Dr. Deborah Olufunmilayo Makinde is an experienced Academic who has progressed consistently from teaching to research to mentorship. She obtained B.Ed. (Hons) Special Education/Mathematics; M.Sc and PhD Mathematics, in 1997, 2000 and 2011 respectively with research interest complex Analysis with Applications and currently an Associate Professor at Obafemi Awolowo University, Nigeria.
Dr. Haya Fayyad Abu Hussein is an assistant professor at the Department of Languages and Translation at Birzeit University, Palestine. She received her (BA) in English Language and Literature from An Najah National University, and her (MA) in the Arts of Teaching English from Al-Quds University-Bard College programme. In 2016, she was awarded a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching at Indiana University in the United States of America. She completed her Doctorate at Yarmouk University, Jordan in Curriculum Studies and Methods of Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Dr. Fayyad Abuhussein is also a visiting research fellow at St. Antony’s and the Middle East Centre, University of Oxford. In her research, Dr. Fayyad Abuhussein is interested in curriculum and TEFL studies.
Assoc. Prof. Pragasit Sitthitikul, Ph.D. is a full-time lecturer of the Language Institute, Thammasat University in Thailand. He earned a doctorate in Language and Literacy from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA. His areas of interest include Second Language Literacy, Cognitive and Sociocultural Factors in Second Language Learning, and Intercultural Issues in Second Language Learning.
Ass. Prof. Lýdia Simanová has been working at the Department of Primary and Pre-primary Education, Faculty of Education, Matej Bel University. In the scientific research and pedagogical area, she has focused on the issue of educational reforms, children reading literacy, second language acquisition, and linguistic and didactic disciplines in primary education.
Ass. Prof. Zuzana Lynch has been working at the Department of Primary and Pre-primary Education, Faculty of Education, Matej Bel University. Within the framework of pedagogical activities and in the field of scientific research, she profiles herself on the issues of preschool curriculum and professional training for pre-primary teachers.
Dr. Olusegun Ademolu Ajigini hold a PhD degree in Information Systems from University of South Africa. He is head of programs for ICT at The Independent Institute of Education, Sandton, South Africa. His areas of interest are digital transformation, new ICT technologies adoption, and IT security.
Mr. SAMUEL GALDÓN LÓPEZ Graduated in Primary Education with a mention in Physical Education from the University of Granada. In this same institution, he completed the Master’s Degree in Research and Innovation in Curriculum, specializing in Physical Education and Health. He has extensive knowledge of educational research and statistics, which led him to be pursuing a Doctorate in Education in the field of Physical Education. He has several publications in magazines as well as several book chapters.
Mr. Thomas B. Frösig started with Educational Technology in 2006 where he developed the first 3D Multiplayer-game for the danish department of education, and also worked with LEGO Education. 2016 he moved to Germany. He is the founder of Didaktik.digital and currently a student at the University of Côte d’Azur.
Mr. Tawia Iddrisu Frimpong did his B.Ed. at the University of Education, Winneba- Ghana. He further did both his Bachelor’s honors in Education (B.Ed. HONORS) and Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) at the University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. He is currently a Ph.D. student at the University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa specializing in mathematics education. In addition, he is now a Mathematical literacy educator and a deputy Principal at Christian High School. For the past 13 years, he has been teaching learners mathematics in the 8th and 9th Grades. Also, he has been teaching learners from grade 10 to grade 12 mathematical literacy for about 7 years within the same 13-year period. His area of interest is mathematics and mathematical literacy teaching and learning particularly focusing on error analysis in mathematics, teaching strategies in mathematics, assessment in mathematics, and interventions to improve mathematics, at the basic school level.
REV. Korunananda Sramon educational background consists of a Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in Pali and Sanskrit, and a Master of Arts degree with a major in English from Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University (MCU). He possess credentials in the Novice School and International Tipitaka studies. Currently, he is teaching Pali Abhidhamma at his temple and serving as a guest lecturer at MCU. He intends to pursue his Ph.D. in Buddhism of Philosophy.
Mrs.Florencia Yaque, is a secondary and terciary school teacher in Uruguay and has been working for nine years as a classroom teacher in public education. She has written articles related to practical activities and experiences in the “Conversation Class” program in Uruguay, she has got a diploma on Education Institutions Management, another in Economy and is currently doing a master at ORT University.
Ms. Ann Mary George is a Research Scholar at Christ ( Deemed to be University) in Bengaluru. She is currently working in an ed-tech focused on catalysing early childhood education (ECE) and community engagement prior to which she worked with Teach for India as a government school teacher. During the course of her graduation and post-graduation in Economics she has actively contributed towards the departmental activities and was the event head for the National Level Economics Fest 2015. She has presented various research papers at several national and international conferences including wining the best paper award at the International Conference on “Business Dynamics and Sustainable Development 2020” at St Joseph’s College Bengaluru. The research domains pursued focus on human capital development and solid waste management.
Ms. Lorraine Murphy is a lectures Business and Company Law at ATU Sligo, Ireland. Qualified Solicitor since 2001, Tutor with Law Society of Ireland, and graduate of LLM in Advanced Legal Practice from Northumbria University. She is Joint Programme Chair (Law and Business) & her Interests include Continuous Professional Development (CPD), progression pathways in Education and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).
Ms. Min Hae Song is a PhD candidate in the Department of Psychology at Seoul National University. Her research interests include collaboration, teaching and learning in higher education, peer assessment, and feedback. She has published a research article in a Journal of Cognitive Psychology.
University of Nicosia, Cyprus
Proposed topic:
Fake news, social media, and controversy – facing the challenges of globalised education in international and intercultural settings
Dr. Elerian has a PhD in International Relations and European Studies (University of Nicosia) and a Master’s degree in History (Nicolaus Copernicus University). Her research focus is on multiple dimensions of international education, including international schools, international mindedness, global citizenship and intercultural education. She is a member of the British Society for Educational Studies and a member of the Roster of professionals for the Association for Historical Dialogue and Research (Cyprus). Having completed a Post Graduate Certificate in Education, Dr. Elerian has pedagogical competence in lesson planning & implementation, assessment, class management, and resource development. She is an Assessment Specialist for Cambridge Assessment International Education and has been involved in various international educational programs, such as Model United Nations, European Youth Parliament, International Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, and World-Class Scholar Program.
Adesoji olubunmi OMONIYI is an Associate Professor of Science Education and Curriculum Studies in the Department of science Education, Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba- Akoko, Nigeria and Presently the Head of Department of Science Education. She has Ph.D. in Science Education and Curriculum studies from the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria in 2005, and has published more than 40 articles in both national and International journals. Her area of specialization is in Science Pedagogy and Curriculum Studies with special interest in gender variable. She is fellow and awardee of Gender Studies Association of Nigeria.
Dr Nikolaos Papanikolaou is Senior Lecturer in Finance at Newcastle University (UK). He has held academic positions in the UK, US, Thailand, and Luxembourg. His research is focused on banking and finance and is published in prestigious journals. He has presented his work in numerous conferences worldwide and has received several awards and distinctions for his research and teaching.
Dr. Mamiko Takeuchi, Ph.D, is a professor of economics at Aichigakuin University. Her research interests include the impact of globalization and technological innovation on the career development of women.
Prof. Dr. Yousef H. Al-Maini has taught English at intermediate and secondary stages in Saudi Arabia. He currently lectures in the College of Languages & Translation, Imam Mohammed Ibn Saud Islamic University in Riyadh.
Dr. Irmohizam Ibrahim is currently pursuing his fourth Master’s degree at National Defence University of Malaysia. He believes in the concept of lifelong learning therefore He will continue to learn either formally or non-formally for the rest of his life. He is an Executive Director and Group Managing Director of World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Niloufar Daneshkhah is a PhD candidate and researcher from Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Iran who has been awarded a scholarship to pursue her research project on the issue of Teachers’ Professional Identity in Leiden University. To present her study at the 4th Worldcte, she was awarded a financial grant by ICLON, Leiden University Graduate School of Teaching, the Netherlands.
Veronica Gamboa is an Assistant Professor in De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde in Manila, Philippines where she has been teaching Business and IT subjects for more than 13 years. Veron is also the Vice President for Market Planning and Development of Eductechnologies Provider Incorporated, Philippines. She is currently pursuing a course in Doctor of Business Administration at the De La Salle University, Manila where she also earned her degree in Master of Business Administration. She also worked as an Assistant Professor and Internal Verifier for U.K. and Australian-based academic programs delivered in the Philippines. A certified Lean Six Sigma GreenBelt, and educator for Google for Education for Levels 1 and 2, her other pursuits expand to growing vegetables using the hydroponics process, managing solid wastes at home, and diving/snorkeling.
Ms. Bui Nguyen Bich Thy received Master of Primary Education degree from Ho Chi Minh City University of Education in 2021. She is now a PhD student in the Department of Education and Human Potentials Development at National Dong Hwa University. Her research areas are Teacher Education, Literacy Curriculum and Reading Instruction.
Ms. Marta Testa is a Research Fellow at the Department of Education, Languages, Intercultures, Literatures and Psychology of the University of Florence.
Holder of a double degree in Italian and French Law and an M.A. in International Law, she is currently obtaining a specialisation in Human Rights and Conflict Management at the Sant’Anna School of Advanced Studies. She is interested in the interconnections between human rights and education.
Haeza Haron obtained her master’s degree in TESOL in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). She is currently in her final year of her PhD in the School of Languages, Literacies, and Translation, USM. Her research interests include WhatsApp, ESL Writing and Mobile Technology. In March 2020, she was awarded with best technical paper in an international conference held in Melbourne, Australia.
Silvia Iossa works in the third university mission in a spin-off of the University of Florence, in the Department of Education,
where she deals with scientific transfer and productive transformation of knowledge.She has conducted research and lectured in the field of citizenship education, inclusion and diversity.
She holds an interclass degree in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning from the University of Florence”
Ilknur Zamir Khan has been working as a Cambridge A Level biology teacher/Academic Coordinator at the Pakistan Embassy School,Ankara for 25 years. She has a masters degree in Instruction and Curriculum Design. Currenctly she is pursuing a PhD in the department of Maths and Science Education – in the field of Biology Education.
She holds an interclass degree in Adult Education and Lifelong Learning from the University of Florence”
Mr. Amory Pescariu is an incoming Graduate Student at Florida International University, having just completed his Bachelor of Business Administration in International Business. His research interests include corporate social responsibility, political economy, and country risk. He also carries an Undergraduate Certificate in International Trade and Investment.
Mahsa Soleimani holds an MA in English Language Teaching from the University of Mazandaran. She is an English teacher at the Iran Language Institute. She has 8+ years of teaching experience and frequently praised as a diligent and dedicated teacher by her manager. She is very much interested in teaching and doing researches in the field of English Language Teaching.
Mr. Shahrul Azuwar Abdul Aziz is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Business Administration at National Defence University of Malaysia. He is also aim to continue his studies in PhD after completing his Master’s degree. He has several businesses to support his life and family.
Ms. Niamh Hickey is a post-primary school teacher currently completing a doctorate in the University of Limerick, Ireland. Her project, which is funded by the Irish Research Council, is entitled an analysis of distributed leadership in Irish post-primary schools. Niamh’s areas of interest include distributed leadership, power and empowerment, and workplace behaviors.
Ms. Mingming Jiang is a researcher at UC Berkeley focusing on data-driven learning design and interactive learning environments. She has designed blended leadership development programs for companies like Airbnb and Pinterest, published in 4 journals and international conferences, and received a master’s degree in learning, design and technology from Stanford University..
