University of Bolton: UK
School of Education
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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..
