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Prof Choi, Hee Jun
Hongik University · South Korea
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Dr. Hee Jun Choi is a Professor in the Department of Education at Hongik University, South Korea. He earned his Ph.D. in Human Resource Education, specializing in Instructional Technology, from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His research interests include educational technology, instructional design, online learning, human resource development, and teacher education. He has published research in international academic journals, including Computers & Education, Higher Education, Journal of Educational Technology & Society and the British Journal of Educational Technology. He has also held several academic leadership positions at Hongik University, including Dean of Planning and Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning. He currently serves on the editorial boards of international academic journals.
Assoc Prof Christine K. Syriopoulou- Delli
University of Macedonia · Greece
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Prof. Christine K. Syriopoulou-Delli is an Associate Professor in the Education of People with Pervasive Developmental Disorders at the University of Macedonia, Greece. She holds a PhD in Special Education from the University of Liverpool, UK, an M.Ed. in Educational Psychology from the University of Sheffield, UK, and completed postdoctoral research in autism at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. She directs the Laboratory of Autism, Developmental Spectrum Disorders and Behavioural Difficulties and the Master's programme in Sciences of Communication Disorders. Her research focuses on autism spectrum disorders, special education, communication development, assistive technology, and educational and psychosocial interventions. She has led and participated in numerous national and European research and educational projects, published books and scientific articles, and serves as Associate Editor of the International Journal of Developmental Disabilities and as a member of the editorial board of the American Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.
Prof Luís Mendes
University of Lisbon · Portugal
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Degree in Geography and Master of Urban Studies, by the Department of Geography, Faculty of Humanities, University of Lisbon. PhD in Human Geography by the IGOT-UL. Assistant Professor at the Lisbon School of Education and at the IGOT-UL. Since 2004, Researcher Integrated functions in the Centre for Geographical Studies of the University of Lisbon (CEG / UL), in which has research developed in the fields of urban geography and geographical education.
Dr S K Pulist
Additional Director, IGNOU, New Delhi · India
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Prof Vishal Sood
Central University of Himachal Pradesh · India
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Prof. (Dr.) Vishal Sood is presently working as Professor of Education in School of Education, Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala. He has remained Head and Dean of School of Education of Central University of Himachal Pradesh Dharamshala. He has also remained Registrar of Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala. He is currently Secretary to Vice Chancellor of Central University of Himachal Pradesh, Dharamshala and also holds the responsibility of Director, CDOE and Director, International Student Centre. Prior to this, he has served as Professor of Education in ICDEOL, H. P. University, Shimla. Before this, he was with School of Education, IGNOU, New Delhi as Lecturer (Education). He has a total of 24 years of experience in teacher education and eighteen years of research supervision experience. He is a gold medalist in M.Phil. from Himachal Pradesh University, Shimla. He has successfully guided one Post-Doctorate Scholar in Education, twelve Ph. D. research works, more than a dozen research works at M. Phil. level and more than 75 research works at M. Ed. / MA (Edu) level.
Dr Feifei Han
Griffith University · Australia
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Feifei Han obtained her PhD from the University of Sydney. Her current research interests are in the areas of educational technology, learning analytics, and AI in Education. She serves as a Lead Editor of the Australasian Journal of Educational Technology. She has published in leading journals in educational technology (e.g., The Internet & Higher Education, Computers & Education, and International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education). Her publications have received Wiley's “Top Cited Article Award” in 2020, 2021, and 2024. In a bibliometric analysis of the blended learning research covering 2013–2022, she was ranked among the top four most productive researchers, placed third in citation impact, and was the most cited scholar between 2020 and 2022. She was also included in the Stanford World's Top 2% Scientists List in the field of Education in 2024 to 2026.
Dr Santiago Alonso García
University of Granada · Spain
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Prof. Santiago Alonso García has extensive experience in education, having worked across various levels of the educational system, from early childhood education to higher education. His broad professional experience has provided him with valuable insights into the needs and challenges faced by diverse groups in educational, professional, and personal contexts. His work encompasses research, scientific publications, educational innovation, and outreach initiatives. His professional interests focus on research and interventions for individuals and groups, with particular emphasis on educational management, organisation, collaborative leadership, and educational research and innovation.
Prof Siti Hajar Halili
Universiti Malaya · Malaysia
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Ts.Dr. Siti Hajar Halili is a Professor in Innovative Digital Learning at the Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. She is also a Professional Technologist (Ts) from the Malaysian Board of Technology (MBOT). Currently, she is the Head of the Department of Curriculum & Instructional Technology. She was formerly with the Research Division, Prime Minister's Department, Malaysia. She holds a Degree in Information System Management from the University Technology MARA, a Master's in Educational Technology, and a PhD in Adult Education Technology from the University Sains Malaysia. Her works are published in ISI, SCOPUS, Malaysian and International journals. She has also published books and chapters in books. She has received awards such as the Dean’s Award, Best of Presentation Award, Excellent Service Award, Gold Award, The Most Outstanding Reviewer, Appreciation Certificate from Jabatan Pendidikan Selangor, and scholarships from MyBrain15 and USM Fellowship. She was the Chief Editor of Jurnal Penyelidikan Pendidikan and an article reviewer for several journals and conferences.
Dr Maria Raquel Patrício
Bragança Polytechnic University · Portugal
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Adjunct Professor at the School of Education of the Polytechnic University of Bragança (UPB) and researcher at the UPB’s Transdisciplinary Research Centre in Education and Development. She holds a PhD in Educational Sciences (specializing in Educational Technology). Her teaching and research focus on educational technologies, pedagogical innovation, and teacher training, and also cover intergenerational learning and lifelong education. With solid experience in the critical integration of digital tools in educational contexts, she has also conducted recent research exploring the impact of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Education.
Dr Damilola Ekundayo
Birmingham City University · United Kingdom
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Dami is an Associate Professor in Built Environment (BE) at Birmingham City University UK and the Course Director for the professionally accredited, MSc Quantity Surveying. He has successfully executed several UK Research and Innovation funded projects. Dami’s expertise lies in circular economy, project management, construction cost, education for sustainability and BE education, where he has published widely and serves as a Special Issue (SI) Guest Editor for relevant Journals in the field. Dami’s scholarly work and sustained impact through research have earned him a distinguished reputation within the field. His expertise and insights have been invaluable in organising national and international conferences, shaping several journals’ future direction and maintaining their high academic standing for the benefit of the society and broader research. Dami is an Editorial Advisory Board Member of the Journal of Construction Innovation: Information Process Management. Also, a Topical Advisory Panel Member and Subject Expert for Education Sciences, and an Editorial Board Member of Trends in Higher Education, where he provides academic leadership.
Dr Qiyun Wang
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) · Singapore
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Dr. Qiyun Wang is Co-Director of the Centre for Research and Development in Learning (CRADLE) at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), Singapore, ranked #12 in the QS World University Rankings 2026. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department of Learning Sciences and Assessment at the National Institute of Education (NIE), NTU. He has been consistently recognised among the world’s top 2% of educational researchers in the Stanford–Elsevier rankings since 2021. He is Editor-in-Chief of Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning (RPTEL). Dr. Wang has published more than 50 SSCI-indexed journal articles and is the author of the Springer Nature monograph Designing Technology-Mediated Learning Environments: Perspectives, Processes, and Applications. His research focuses on technology-mediated learning, online learner engagement, and blended synchronous learning.
Dr Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry
Universiti Malaya · Malaysia
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Dr. Nor Nazrina Mohamad Nazry is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Education, Universiti Malaya, Malaysia. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Sheffield, United Kingdom, and has been involved in educational technology research since 2006. Her research focuses on digital learning, extended reality (XR), serious games, instructional design, inclusive digital education, and artificial intelligence in education. She has published in Web of Science- and Scopus-indexed journals and other peer-reviewed publications. She also contributes to educational technology outreach, conducts XR training workshops, reviews academic publications, and coordinates postgraduate teacher education in engineering education, design and technology, and computer science.
Prof Madhavi Dharankar
SNDT Women's University · India
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Prof (Dr) Madhavi Dharankar is Professor and Head at Department of Educational Technology (DET), and SWAYAM Coordinator for SNDT Women’s University. She joined Department of Educational Technology in December 2015 and was heading the department during May 2018 to May 2021. She held the Additional Charge of Center for Distance Education, SNDT Women’s University in September 2021. During March 2022 to October 2025, she also held the additional charge of Women’s hostel of the University on the campus. Prof Madhavi was with Yashwantrao Chavan Maharashtra Open University (YCMOU – Nasik) from 2000 – 2015, where she was Assistant Professor in School of Education. Prof Madhavi also headed Department of Students’ Welfare at YCMOU during 2014 – 15. Career- wise Prof Madhavi happened to get exposure of a variety of institutions – a private school, a teacher education college, conventional university, State Open University and now one-of- its-kind department in the first Women's University of South Asia.
Prof Ali Ahmad Al-Barakat
University of Sharjah · United Arab Emirates
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Prof. Dr. Ali Ahmad Al-Barakat is Professor of Curricula and Teaching Methods in Early Childhood and Primary Education and Head of the Department of Education at the University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates. He holds a PhD in Education from the University of Huddersfield, United Kingdom. He has published more than 200 research papers in internationally recognised academic journals and received several prestigious international research awards, including the ALECSO International Award for Distinguished Researcher. His research interests include early childhood and primary education, curriculum development, teaching and learning methodologies, educational technology, and sustainability in education and learning.
Dr Ana Pongrac Pavlina
University of Zagreb · Croatia
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Ana Pongrac Pavlina, PhD, assistant professor in Information and Communication Sciences, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Zagreb, Croatia. She teaches 8 courses at the graduate study in domain of e-learning, teaching methods in computer science education and teaching methods in information and communication sciences. Her scientific interest is focused on the study of education and teaching throughout all stages of human life in classical and digital educational environments such as e-learning, digital textbooks, digital educational tools, digital educational materials, teaching methods in computer science education, teaching methods in information and communication sciences, new teaching methods, quality teaching, creative teaching. Author of 35 scientific papers in the field of information and communication sciences and educational sciences. She is a supervisor of more than 70 undergraduate and graduate thesis. She participates in the peer-review process for scientific journals and conferences. She has participated as a collaborator in several research and professional projects.
Dr Ahmed Mohamed Fahmy Yousef
Sultan Qaboos University · Oman
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Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Fahmy Yousef is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Instructional and Learning Technologies (ILT), College of Education, Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. His academic responsibilities include teaching undergraduate, master's, and doctoral courses in Educational Technology, learning theories, distributed learning, educational research, web design technologies, learning management systems, online assessment strategies, and curriculum theory and development. His research and academic work focus on designing, developing, and evaluating innovative learning technologies that integrate cognitive science, artificial intelligence, learning analytics, and interactive media to enhance student learning outcomes and engagement in technology-enhanced learning environments.
Dr Sana’a Al Reiahy
Abu Dhabi University · United Arab Emirates
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Dr. Sana’a Al Reiahy is an Assistant Professor of Education and Program Coordinator of the M.Ed. Educational Leadership Program in the College of Arts, Education, and Social Sciences at Abu Dhabi University, a role she has held since Fall 2024. She teaches and supervises graduate students in Educational Leadership and Teacher Education. Prior to joining ADU, Dr. Al Reiahy held senior leadership positions across the UAE and Jordan. She served as Program Manager of the Leadership and Coaching Programs and as Education Team Leader at Queen Rania Teacher Academy, where she also chaired the Program Review Committee and served on the Senior Leadership and Accreditation Committees. She worked as a Senior Training Specialist designing national professional development programs, and earlier as a School Principal leading whole-school improvement. She has also served as a Bilingual School Inspector with KHDA (Dubai) and ADEK (Abu Dhabi). Dr. Al Reiahy holds a Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction (with honors) from the University of Jordan and a Certificate in Advanced Educational Leadership from the Harvard Graduate School of Education.
Asst Prof R. Khodabandelou
Sultan Qaboos University · Oman
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Dr. Rouhollah Khodabandelou was born in Iran. He is Assistant Professor at Sultan Qaboos University, Oman. He received his BA and MSc from Arak University, Iran. Rouhollah completed his PhD in the field of Educational Technology at UPM, Malaysia. His research interests lie in technology implementation in education, ICT and multimedia in education, community of inquiry, social, teaching, and cognitive presence. In recent years, he has focused on online and blended learning environments, research tools and data analyzing software such as SPSS and Amos. He has collaborated actively with researchers in several other disciplines such as HRD, educational psychology, particularly curriculum and instruction. He has published numerous journal articles in the field and has presented several papers in international conferences. Dr. Rouhollah also served as international conference program committee, journal reviewer, conference reviewer, and newsletter contributor.
Assoc Prof Andrea Fiorucci
Università del Salento (Lecce) · Italy
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Andrea Fiorucci is an Associate Professor of Special Education and Inclusive Pedagogy at the University of Salento, Italy, where he serves as Deputy Head of the Department of Human and Social Sciences, with responsibility for Teaching and Learning. He holds a PhD in Developmental Pedagogy and the Italian National Scientific Qualification for Full Professorship. He has been a **member of the Executive Board of the Italian Society of Special Education (SIPeS) since 2020 and serves on national PhD academic boards. His research focuses on educational and social inclusion, teacher education, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), assistive technologies, artificial intelligence in education, and inclusive innovation in higher education. He was Principal Investigator of the PRIN 2022 D.A.N.T.E.-U. project, focused on accessible university learning environments and faculty development through UDL. He has authored numerous scientific publications, participates in international research collaborations, and serves on editorial boards
Assoc Prof Fernando Lara Lara
University of Granada · Spain
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Fernando Lara Lara is an Associate Professor in the Department of Didactics and School Organization at the University of Granada (Spain), where he also serves as Department Secretary. He has extensive international academic and research experience, primarily in Spain and Ecuador. He has taught at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and held several academic management positions, including Director of Research and Postgraduate Studies at the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador, Santo Domingo Campus. His research focuses on educational leadership, school organization, inclusion, interculturality, teaching innovation, and the integration of digital technologies and artificial intelligence in education. He has participated in national and international research projects, published articles in high-impact scientific journals, and collaborated with various higher education institutions. He is also actively involved in international academic cooperation networks, particularly between Spain and Latin America, promoting research, knowledge transfer, and the improvement of educational quality.
Dr Susan Gottlöber
Maynooth University · Ireland
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Susan Gottlöber is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Maynooth University, where she has taught since 2009, and Associate Dean for Teaching and Learning in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities. Gottlöber was principal investigator of a QQI-funded project, UDL-designed authentic assessment as a preventative measure of academic misconduct, a humanities case study of how inclusive assessment design supports academic integrity. Her philosophical research focuses on philosophy of toleration, philosophical anthropology, and value theory, exploring the intersections of philosophical anthropology with value theory and recent developments in technology. Her current research in education is centered on finding ways to make academic integrity meaningful to students. Her research interests in philosophy and education overlap in investigating the impact of AI on student learning and personal development.
Mr Rom Kant Pandey
Tribhuvan University · Nepal
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Mr. Rom Kant Pandey is an educationist, ICT professional, and PedTech expert with over 25 years of experience advancing digital education. Currently serving as HoD of the ICT in Education Department at Tribhuvan University, he specializes in online and blended learning frameworks, curriculum design, and the technical architecture of enterprise educational systems. A former Vice-President of CAN Federation and Acting President of Internet Society Nepal, he has consulted for the World Bank, ADB, and UNESCO. During COVID-19, he led emergency digital education strategies. His expertise spans AI in education, e-Governance, digital transformation, and educational technology innovations.
Dr Samson R Victor
Indira Gandhi National Tribal University · India
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Dr. Samson R. Victor is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at Indira Gandhi National Tribal University (IGNTU), Amarkantak, where he has been serving since May 2016. Prior to joining IGNTU, he was an Assistant Professor at the School of Education, Christ University, Bangalore, for over five years. His academic career also includes a four- year tenure as a Lecturer at BTL and AET College of Education, affiliated with Bangalore University. Dr. Victor’s research interests lie in the fields of Educational Technology, Skill Development, and Mobile App Development. He has authored and published numerous research articles in reputed journals and has presented papers at several national and international conferences and seminars. Additionally, he is the author of four books in the domain of education.
Dr Niroj Dahal
Kathmandu University School of Education · Nepal
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Niroj Dahal holds a PhD in STEAM Education and has built a career focused on innovative teaching methodologies and educational research. Dr. Dahal works in the Department of STEAM Education at Kathmandu University School of Education. Dr. Dahal's research interests span a wide range, including ICT in education, qualitative research, transformative research, mathematics education, and STEAM education. Dr. Dahal was honored with the Science and Technology Youth Award by the Nepal Academy of Science and Technology (NAST) in December 2025 for his significant contributions to STEAM education and research.
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