Marija Cubric

Marija Cubric is a Reader in E-learning at the University of Hertfordshire Business School. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Concordia University (1994) and has extensive industry experience in software development and network management. Her research focuses on e-learning, agile methodologies, and technological innovation in education and FinTech. She has supervised over 30 Master's and 4 doctoral students, and her work has been supported by grants from JISC, HEA, and EU initiatives.

Educational Background: PhD in Computer Science (Concordia University, 1994); MSc and BSc in Mathematics/Informatics (University of Belgrade).

Research Interests:

• Agile development and project management
• E-learning frameworks and technologies
• AI applications in education and FinTech
• Electronic voting systems for education

Awards and Roles:

• Blended Learning Teacher status (UKRI HEFCE, 2007–2011)
• Editor of the Electronic Journal of e-Learning (EJEL)
• Consultant for EU Innovation Council and TechUK

Professional Activities:

• Visiting Scholar at Concordia University (2021)
• Former Course Director of the UK’s first Tech Gold Degree (ITMB program)
• Principal Investigator on projects like 'Understanding AI in FinTech' and 'cHiPSet Big Data Applications'

Labs/Teams: Active in cross-disciplinary research teams exploring AI adoption, digital healthcare innovation, and agile methodologies in education.