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Anna McNamaraView profile

Professor

• Actor Training
• Performing Arts Pedagogy
• Inclusive Education
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Professor Anna McNamara is a leading academic and educator at the University of Surrey, serving as Director of Internationalisation at the Guildford School of Acting (GSA), part of the Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences and affiliated with the Surrey Institute of Education. She holds the academic rank of Professor and has previously held key leadership roles including Director of Learning and Teaching and Interim Head of School. Her work spans actor training, inclusive pedagogy, crisis management, and gender equity in the creative industries. PhD in Contemporary Actor Training, University of Surrey MA in Education BA Theatre Studies, Rose Bruford College Diploma in Dance Education (DDE), ISTD Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), University of Gloucestershire Anna’s research focuses on transformative pedagogies in performing arts education, with an emphasis on inclusivity, student voice, and decolonising curricula. She has pioneered initiatives such as the Be the Change digital conference and book series, which bring together global experts to reimagine actor training. Her work integrates playful learning, flipped classrooms, and intimacy coordination into conservatoire education. Her recent publications include edited volumes such as Actor Trainers on Acting: for the Twenty-First Century (Routledge, 2024), Inspire: Learning for Teaching in Higher Education (Nova, 2024), and the groundbreaking The Women Who Shaped UK Actor Training (Routledge, 2024), which centers the contributions of women in UK drama education. Her articles explore themes of lived experience, crisis leadership, and gender empowerment, reflecting a strong interdisciplinary and action-oriented approach. Anna has received numerous accolades for her teaching and leadership, including: National Teaching Fellow (NTF) Principal Fellow of Advance HE (PFHEA) Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA) University of Surrey Vice Chancellor’s Award for Teacher of the Year (2017) Finalist, Creative Businesswoman, Great British Businesswoman Awards (2023/24) She actively supervises PhD candidates in theatre and dance, has served on multiple university and faculty committees, and acts as an external examiner for institutions across the UK. Her outreach includes national inclusion projects with Get Into Theatre and The Mousetrap Foundation, supporting underrepresented youth in accessing creative careers. She also chairs a primary school governing board and is involved in LIPA Sixth Form College’s local governance. Anna leads the GSA People’s Network initiative to diversify staff recruitment and has developed mental health training with Mental Health England. She founded the GSA Gillian Lynne Choreography Competition and other student voice initiatives, reinforcing her commitment to student empowerment and institutional change.

• Intellectual disability
• Social inclusion
• Supported decision making
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Professor Christine Bigby is a leading academic and researcher at La Trobe University, where she serves as Director of the Living with Disability Research Centre within the School of Allied Health, Human Services and Sport. She has held significant leadership roles, including Chair of the Academic Board from 2016 to 2022. Her work is deeply collaborative with disability support and advocacy organizations, focusing on improving social inclusion and quality of life for adults with intellectual disabilities. Her research interests span intellectual disability, supported decision-making, ageing and disability, social inclusion, active support, organizational culture in disability services, and disability policy. She has pioneered work on supported accommodation practices and community participation, applying concepts like 'encounter' to understand inclusion. Her research has led to the development of widely used, freely available online training resources for frontline workers and practice leaders across the disability sector. The 15 most recent publications reflect a sustained focus on supported accommodation, active support, organizational culture, inclusion, and decision-making support. They demonstrate interdisciplinary engagement across social work, health services, policy, and community participation, often involving longitudinal and qualitative methodologies. Her work frequently addresses systemic challenges, including findings from the Disability Royal Commission, and emphasizes participatory and rights-based approaches. Christine Bigby has received significant recognition for her contributions: Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) for distinguished service to people with intellectual disabilities, social welfare, inclusion research, policy, and tertiary education. Four-time recipient of the Research Award from the Australasian Society for Intellectual Disability. She has led major research initiatives, securing over $18 million in competitive and industry funding. Her projects include longitudinal studies on supported accommodation quality since 2009 and research on supported decision-making since 2015. She is the founding editor of the journal Research and Practice in Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and has served as President of the Australasian Society of Intellectual Disability since 2022. She was also a member of the Australian Research Council’s College of Experts from 2019 to 2023. Her work is organized through the Living with Disability Research Centre, which collaborates extensively with disability service providers across Australia.

• Ecology
• Environmental Science
• Marine Biology
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Dr. Caroline Solomon is the current Dean of Faculty at Gallaudet University, where she previously served as a Biology faculty member for over 20 years. She holds adjunct roles at the University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science and advises doctoral committees on STEM accessibility. Her academic background includes a B.A. from Harvard, M.S. from the University of Washington, and Ph.D. from the University of Maryland in Biological Oceanography. Her research focuses on estuarine ecosystems (e.g., Chesapeake Bay and Anacostia River), microbial dynamics, and nitrogen cycling. She has pioneered studies on urease activity in phytoplankton and the socio-environmental barriers faced by deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in STEM fields. Dr. Solomon has received numerous awards, including the 2017 Ramón Margalef Award and 2020 Gallaudet Hall of Fame recognition. She has authored over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, emphasizing accessibility in science education and environmental policy. Her teaching spans undergraduate courses like Ecology (BIO-241) and Research Experience modules, with a focus on mentoring deaf students through capstone projects and internships. She leads national initiatives funded by NSF to support underrepresented groups in STEM.

• Interpreting Studies
• Professional Identity Development
• Signed Language Education
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Danielle I. J. Hunt, PhD, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Interpretation and Translation at Gallaudet University. She holds a BA in Sociology from Texas A&M - Corpus Christi, an MA in Interpretation from Gallaudet, and a PhD in Interpretation (2015). Her academic journey includes roles as a visiting student, staff interpreter at Gallaudet Interpreting Service, and founder of Bay Area Communications (2001). Her research focuses on professional identity development in interpreters, ethics in interpreting practice, and educational pedagogy. Key works include her dissertation 'The work is you' (Gallaudet UP, 2015) and peer-reviewed contributions to Translation and Interpreting Studies and Journal of Interpretation . Teaching responsibilities include courses like INT-777 Guided Research Project I and INT-850 Dissertation Proposal. She has advised over 30 graduate students in doctoral and masters programs. Professional service includes editorial roles for International Journal of Interpreter Education and leadership in Gallaudet's Council on Graduate Education. Notable awards include the 2000 Outstanding Advocate for Lavender Graduation. Current initiatives focus on curriculum reform, DEI training, and equity in interpreter education.

June AbbasView profile

Professor

• Youth and Information Technology
• Libraries as Transformative Organizations
• Human-Centered Design
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June Abbas is a Professor and Director of the School of Library and Information Studies at the University of Oklahoma, as well as the Interim Director of the Dodge Family College of Arts & Sciences Data Scholarship Program. She holds the Edith Kinney Gaylord Presidential Professorship and serves as Editor-in-Chief of Library and Information Science Research . Abbas earned her PhD in Information Science from the University of North Texas in 1998. Her research focuses on youth information technology use, libraries as transformative organizations, human-centered design, and knowledge organization. Her academic roles include teaching core courses such as LIS 5043 (Organization of Information), LIS 4/5523 (Online Information Retrieval), and LIS 4/5453 (Digital Collections). She actively engages in grant-funded projects addressing youth digital media needs, inclusive library spaces for disabled learners, and community-driven library initiatives. Abbas has led national discussions on bridging theory and practice in library science through her editorial work and conference leadership. Education: PhD in Information Science, University of North Texas (1998) Awards: Edith Kinney Gaylord Presidential Professorship Key Projects: Digital Latin Library, Data Scholarship Program Abbas’ scholarship emphasizes libraries’ evolving roles in digital literacy, social inclusion, and evidence-based service design. Her recent work examines screen media guidance for families and strategies for making public library spaces accessible to youth with disabilities.

Ashok AgrawalaView profile

Professor

• Computer Systems
• Distributed Algorithms
• Real-Time Systems
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Ashok Agrawala is a Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland, with joint affiliations in the University of Maryland Institute for Advanced Computer Studies (UMIACS) and the Department of Electrical Engineering. He directs the Maryland Information and Network Dynamics (MIND) Lab, a leading research group focused on real-time systems, network performance, and wireless localization technologies. Education: B.E. and M.E. in Electrical Engineering, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore M.A. and Ph.D. in Applied Mathematics, Harvard University His research interests span computer systems, distributed algorithms, real-time operating systems, network performance modeling, traffic shaping, and indoor localization . He is renowned for pioneering the Ricart-Agrawala distributed mutual exclusion algorithm, developing the Maruti real-time operating system, and creating the Horus and Locus indoor positioning systems. His work has led to significant advances in temporal guarantees, jitter-free data delivery, and calibration-free localization. His recent publications show sustained innovation in wireless localization, context-aware computing, breath analytics, and energy-efficient IoT systems , reflecting an evolving research trajectory toward smart health and urban computing. He has authored over 200 papers and seven books, with consistent publication activity into 2024. Scientific Recognition: Fellow, IEEE Member, ACM Member, AAAS Member, Sigma Xi Agrawala has advised over thirty Ph.D. students, many of whom now lead research in academia and industry. His research has been funded by DARPA, NSF, and AFOSR, with corporate partnerships from IBM, Novell, and AT&T. He previously worked at Honeywell Information Systems, where he designed an Optical Character Reader. He has also served as a consultant to the UNDP and the Government of India, and as a technical expert in legal cases. He leads the MIND Lab, which focuses on mobile computing, wireless networks, and context-aware systems , continuing to innovate in real-time and networked systems.

• Inclusive Education
• Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)
• Social Justice in Education
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Zeta Williams-Brown is Professor of Inclusive Education at the University of Wolverhampton, where she is based in the School of Education and leads research within the Centre for Research in Education and Social Transformation (CREST). She co-leads CREST and serves as leader for the Childhood, Families, Diversity and Inclusion Hub, contributing significantly to strategic research planning and impact case studies for the Research Excellence Framework (REF). Her work spans national and international collaborations, including partnerships with the British Council, Research England, and institutions in Ukraine and Indonesia. Education: PhD and MPhil in Education, University of Wolverhampton (2008–2013), thesis: 'We just have to get on with it': Inclusive Teaching in a standards driven system BA (Hons) in Early Childhood Studies, Special Educational Needs and Inclusion Studies, University of Wolverhampton (2005–2008) PGCert in Academic Practice in Higher Education, University of Wolverhampton (2012–2013) Her research focuses on inclusive education across all sectors, with special attention to the experiences of children and students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), looked-after children, and families navigating support systems. She employs innovative methodologies, particularly Q-methodology, and emphasizes co-creation of knowledge with stakeholders. Her recent publications highlight systemic challenges in standards-driven education systems and advocate for inclusive practices grounded in lived experience and participatory research. Her recent scholarly output includes major edited books such as International Issues in SEND and Inclusion: Perspectives Across Six Continents (2022) and Childhood Well-being and Resilience: Influences on Educational Outcomes (2020), published by Routledge. These works reflect her global engagement and interdisciplinary approach. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Senior Fellowship in the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Principal Investigator on multiple externally funded research projects (e.g., Department for Education, Big Lottery Fund, British Council) Zeta has supervised eight successful doctoral completions and currently mentors eight doctoral students. She has served as module leader for postgraduate programs, including the Professional Doctorate in Education (EdD), and is an active external examiner for Newman University and others. She leads a Q-methodology Special Interest Group and contributes to academic governance through editorial and professional association leadership, including as Chair of the Editorial Board for Educational Futures and former leadership roles in BERA and TIESA. She leads or contributes to active research teams and collaborations, including the Centre for Research in Early Childhood (CREC) and the university’s twinning partnership with Nizhyn Mykola Gogol State University in Ukraine. Her current grants include projects on disabled students’ experiences in higher education (2025–2026), inclusive education in Ukraine (2023–2024), and education in Indonesia (2023–2024), reflecting her ongoing commitment to impactful, justice-oriented research.

Jan BangView profile

Professor

• Electronic Music
• Jazz Studies
• Live Sampling
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Jan Bang serves as Professor in the Department of Rhythmic Music at the University of Agder (UiA), Norway, with office K2022 at Universitetsveien 25, Kristiansand. A prominent Norwegian composer, musician, and producer of international standing, he co-founded and directs the Punkt Festival with Erik Honoré since 2005. The festival's live sampling concept has been presented in 25 cities globally including London Jazz Festival, Paris' Banlieues Bleues, and San Sebastian Jazz Festival. His primary research interests focus on Electronic Music, Jazz Studies, Live Sampling, and Music Production. Bang explores real-time remix methodologies, the intersection of silence and sound, and political dimensions of art. His work emphasizes technological innovation in performance contexts while maintaining strong ties to Norwegian and global jazz traditions through collaborative improvisation and cross-genre experimentation. Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal concentrated activity in live electronic performance documentation, festival curation, and artistic responses to global conflicts. Collaborations with Ensemble Modern and Eivind Aarset dominate output, alongside politically engaged commentary like his 2025 La Stampa piece on Gaza. Themes consistently address latency as creative material, cultural memory in sound, and the role of electronic processing in contemporary music ecosystems. Bang conducts international masterclasses (Barcelona, Rome) but no formal graduate students or specific grant projects are documented in the source text. His advising appears practice-based through festival workshops and performance collaborations rather than traditional academic supervision. He co-founded the Punkt Festival as a primary creative platform, operating as both artistic director and research vehicle. Additionally affiliated with UiA's Electronic Music and Songwriting and Production research groups, his work integrates festival operations with academic inquiry through projects like Stillefeldt vs Punkt (with Birmingham City University) and Global Jazz Studies networks.

• Learning and Teaching in Higher Education
• Imposter Syndrome
• Transnational Education
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Professor Megan Lawton is a leading figure in academic practice and inclusive education at the University of Wolverhampton, where she serves as Professor of Learning and Teaching in Academic Practice within the Directorate of Students and Education and the Directorate of Academic Development and Success. A National Teaching Fellow and Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, she has significantly advanced staff development, neurodiversity, and inclusive pedagogy in higher education. Doctorate in Professional Studies (Learning and Teaching), Middlesex University MBA, Wolverhampton Polytechnic PGCE in Further Education, Wolverhampton Polytechnic BA in Visual Communication Studies, West Midlands Institute of Higher Education Her research centers on imposter syndrome, neurodiversity, flipped learning, transnational education, and visual research methodologies . She advocates for inclusive practices, drawing from personal experience with dyslexia, and has published extensively on staff development and Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND). Her work emphasizes empowering marginalized learners and rethinking traditional pedagogical models. The recent publications reflect a strong trend toward inclusive, reflective, and globally aware academic practices , with a focus on mental wellbeing, equitable teaching strategies, and the internationalization of curricula. Her research integrates personal insight with systemic innovation, particularly in supporting Deaf students and neurodiverse academics. Her scientific awards include: National Teaching Fellow (NTF), 2017 Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (PFHEA), 2017 Senior Fellow of the HEA (SFHEA), 2014 Regional Winner, Cosmopolitan Achievement Awards for Women, 1992 National Award for Widening Access to HE, 1992 Megan Lawton has led impactful initiatives, including the Development and design of an IPS education framework and career pathway (2020–2021) . She has advised on academic development nationally and internationally, serving as an external reviewer for Hong Kong Baptist University and the University of Ulster. Her leadership extends to mentoring and coaching, supported by her ILM Level 5 certification. She founded the Visual Language Centre (VLC) at the University of Wolverhampton in 1991, a pioneering initiative that advanced British Sign Language in higher education and created the first BA (Hons) BSL/English program in Europe. The VLC remains a landmark in inclusive academic innovation.

Pedro Miguel Alves FernandesView profile

Academic

• Creative Industry
• Cultural Heritage
• Systematic Review
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Pedro Miguel Alves Fernandes is a PhD Student at the School of Communication, Arts and Information (ECATI) , Lusófona University, Lisbon. His research focuses on Game Design , Cultural Heritage , Neurodiversity , and Game-Based Learning . Education: Master in Game Design and Playful Media (2021-2023) and Bachelor in Videogames (2018-2021), both from Lusófona University. Pedro’s recent publications (2023-2025) explore topics like indie horror game design , playful ethics for neurodiverse groups , educational game engagement , and cultural game jams . His work integrates systematic reviews , co-creation , and accessibility research , particularly for neurodivergent and disabled individuals . His research outputs align with projects such as No Barriers (Erasmus+, 2022-2024) and ClimAID (Creative Europe, 2023-2025), focusing on social inclusion , climate change education , and media literacy . Collaborations span institutions like COFAC and HEI-LAB (Human Environment Interaction Lab).

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Participatory Design
• Co-Design
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Dr. Jessica Korte is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the School of Computer Science, Faculty of Science, Queensland University of Technology (QUT). Her research lies at the intersection of human-computer interaction, accessibility, and inclusive design, with a strong emphasis on participatory and co-design methodologies involving children and Deaf communities. She specializes in Australian Sign Language (Auslan) technologies and the development of assistive systems using AI and user-centered approaches. Her research interests include: Participatory and co-design with children and marginalized communities Accessibility and assistive technologies for Deaf and disabled individuals Auslan-based interfaces and virtual avatars Human-centered AI and machine learning integration Ethical considerations in distributed design Software development for inclusive systems The analysis of her recent publications reveals a consistent focus on inclusive technology design, particularly through co-design with children and Deaf participants. Her work spans real-world applications such as public transport announcements and smart home systems using Auslan, as well as methodological contributions in distributed participatory design during global challenges like the pandemic. She frequently publishes in top venues including CHI, IDC, and ASSETS. Dr. Korte has not been mentioned to have received any specific scientific awards in the provided text. She is actively involved in supervision and research collaboration, though specific names of students or grants are not listed. She contributes editorially to journals in child-computer interaction and leads projects that transition research participants into co-researchers, emphasizing empowerment and inclusivity. Her work is associated with initiatives involving VR prototyping, animated Auslan avatars, and co-designed public systems, indicating active engagement with interdisciplinary teams and real-world implementation of accessible technologies.

Renata KołodziejczykView profile

Assistant Professor

• Special education
• Speech therapy
• Cued Speech method
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Dr. Renata Kołodziejczyk serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Special Education at the John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin's Faculty of Social Sciences. Her work focuses on inclusive education, speech therapy for hearing-impaired individuals, and the Cued Speech method (Fonogestów), with particular emphasis on language accessibility and communication support systems. Department of Special Education, Institute of Pedagogy Faculty of Social Sciences, John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin Her research explores: Development of communication skills in deaf individuals Implementation of Cued Speech across educational settings Universal design for learning environments Teacher training for inclusive education Educational accessibility for hearing-impaired students Deaf community integration strategies Recent publications demonstrate trends in: Cued Speech methodology advancements Inclusive curriculum design Assistive communication technologies Life course analysis for hearing-impaired individuals Educational policy implementation Interdisciplinary rehabilitation approaches Scientific contributions recognized through: 4th Degree Team Award (2019) Bronze Cross of Merit (2015) Editorial roles in 'Logopedia' journal Leadership in Polish Cued Speech Association Key projects managed: Cued Speech Europa (EU-funded) Language Creativity of Hearing-Impaired Youth (KUL-funded) Postgraduate Training in Communication Support (Ministry-funded) Integrated Development Program (EU-funded)

Sarah E. VictorView profile

Associate Professor

• Non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI)
• Suicide prevention
• Transgender and non-binary mental health
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Sarah E. Victor, Ph.D. is an Associate Professor of Clinical Psychology in the Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University . She joined the university in Fall 2019 and leads the TRTL (Translational Research on Trauma and Life Events) lab. Her work focuses on non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI), suicide prevention, and the mental health of marginalized populations including LGBTQ+ individuals and people with disabilities. Education: Stanford University – BA in Psychology (2008) University of British Columbia – MA in Clinical Psychology (2012) University of British Columbia – PhD in Clinical Psychology (2017) Research Interests: Dr. Victor's research is organized around three key areas: (1) suicide and self-injury during high-risk transitions , especially post-inpatient psychiatric care; (2) gender minority stress and resilience among transgender and non-binary individuals; and (3) ableism and mental health among people with disabilities . She employs ecological momentary assessment (EMA), longitudinal designs, and community-engaged methodologies to explore how stigma, discrimination, and daily stressors influence mental health outcomes over time. Publications and Trends: Dr. Victor has published extensively on NSSI, suicide risk, and mental health disparities in high-impact journals such as Suicide & Life-Threatening Behavior , Clinical Psychology Review , and Perspectives on Psychological Science . Her work spans theoretical development, scale validation, and applied clinical research, with a strong emphasis on inclusion of lived experience and advocacy for marginalized communities. Grants and Funding: She is currently funded by the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), and the National Eye Institute (NEI). Notable grants include: NIMH R21MH124794 – Longitudinal study of suicide risk post-inpatient discharge AFSP YIG-0-138-21 – Gender minority stress and resilience in transgender adults NEI R01EY036676 – Ableism and mental health in children with visual impairment Advising and Mentorship: Dr. Victor mentors a diverse group of graduate students in the TRTL lab, including Kirsten Christensen, Amanda Bianco, Elizabeth Hoelscher, Stacey Demirelli, and Swanaya Gurjar. She also sponsors doctoral students on NIMH-funded fellowships (e.g., F31MH136767 for Kirsten Christensen). Lab and Team: The TRTL lab is part of the Department of Psychological Sciences at Texas Tech University. It includes graduate and undergraduate researchers, postdoctoral alumni, and collaborators across institutions. The lab is committed to inclusive research practices and community engagement.

Camilla WarnickeView profile

Associate Professor

• Social Equality
• Sign Language Interpretation
• Deaf Studies
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Roles & Affiliations: Camilla Warnicke is an Associate Professor affiliated with Social Work at Örebro University. She currently serves as a visiting researcher at Stockholm University's Institute of Interpreting and Translation, and works part-time as a research funding advisor at Region Örebro County's Grants Office (RÖL). She is also a researcher and teacher at the Sign Language Interpreter and Deaf-Blind Interpreter Education program in Örebro. She holds an authorized interpreter certification between Swedish and Swedish Sign Language (STS). Research Interests: Her work focuses on social equality, participation, and interaction dynamics between individuals and society. Key areas include interpretation between Swedish and Swedish Sign Language, deaf populations, and deafblindness. She employs Conversation Analysis (CA) to study remote interpreting practices in services like the Swedish Video Relay Service (VRS). Collaborations: Active in multidisciplinary projects such as 'Remote interpreting between spoken and signed languages' (Region Örebro), 'Social equality and road safety' (funded by Swedish Transport Administration), and 'Better communication in congenital deafblindness' (Forte-funded with Linköping University). She also collaborates with the National Knowledge Center for Deafblind Issues (Nkcdb). Teaching & Supervision: Supervises doctoral student Charlotte Ryman at Örebro University's Department of Health Sciences. Teaches at undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral levels, including courses on remote interpreting and medical research funding. Leads courses at Stockholm University's sign language interpreting program. Awards & Recognition: None explicitly mentioned in the text. Labs & Teams: Part of research groups 'Deafblindness in a Multidisciplinary Perspective' and 'Social Work and Care across the Life Course (SAOL)'. Involved in initiatives like the 'Sign Language and Deaf-Blind Interpreter Education' program at Fellingsbro Folk High School.

Loizos SymeouView profile

Professor

• Sociology of Education
• Multicultural Education
• Teacher Training
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Prof. Loizos Symeou serves as Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs and Professor of Sociology of Education at European University Cyprus (EUC), where he has been employed since 2007. Previously, he held roles at Cyprus College (2005-2007) and Cyprus Pedagogical Institute (2000-2005). He leads EUC's School of Humanities, Social and Education Sciences, contributing to policy development and educational innovation. His academic credentials include a PhD (2004) and M.Phil. (2001) from the University of Cambridge, an M.Ed. (1999) from University of Sydney, and a B.Ed. (1998) from University of Cyprus. Research focuses on multicultural education, Roma inclusion, teacher training, and parent-school dynamics. Notable projects include ESIPP (parent education for autism families), INSETRom (teacher training for Roma inclusion), and PAMINA (intercultural education programs). His work bridges policy analysis and grassroots implementation, emphasizing equity and social justice. Editorial roles include positions at Journal of Early Childhood Studies and International Studies in Sociology of Education . Awards include the 2014 Social Literacy LED Award for INSETRom's contributions to Roma education. Leadership initiatives include crisis adaptation during the 2020 pandemic, promoting AI integration in education, and fostering partnerships with organizations like KPMG and ACCA for scholarship programs. His work has global impact through EU-funded projects engaging multiple countries in Southeast Europe.