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• Educational Evaluation
• Pedeutology
• Teacher Responsibility
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Dr. Monika Maciejewska serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Pedagogy and Educational Research Methodology at the Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn. Her academic career spans over two decades with significant contributions to educational research and pedagogical practice. Education: PhD in Humanities (Pedagogy), University of Warmia and Mazury in Olsztyn (2003) Master of Pedagogy (Care Pedagogy), Higher Pedagogical School in Olsztyn (1994) Postgraduate Studies in Prevention and Therapy of Alcohol Problems, University of Lodz (1995) Psychological Assistance Study, Institute of Health Psychology and Sobriety, Warsaw (1996) Research Focus: Her work centers on pedeutology with emphasis on teacher moral responsibility and action research methodologies. She investigates higher education quality assurance systems and their alignment with labor market demands, particularly regarding doctoral degree specialists. Her applied research examines evaluation frameworks in educational institutions, including self-evaluation practices and external assessment tools. Publication Trends: Recent publications (2018-2022) reveal three dominant trajectories: (1) Educational evaluation systems in Polish schools balancing mandatory requirements with dialogic approaches; (2) Transformative learning through mobility programs like Erasmus+; and (3) Digital education challenges highlighted by pandemic-induced remote learning. Her work increasingly integrates social pedagogy perspectives, particularly regarding elderly populations in rural communities. Research Grants and Advising: Principal investigator for doctoral scholarship projects focused on knowledge transfer and regional economic competitiveness Lead researcher for vocational education needs assessment in Warmia-Mazury region Developer of external evaluation tools for art schools commissioned by Ministry of Culture Supervisor for Diploma and Master's theses in pedagogy and social education Professional Leadership: Dr. Maciejewska heads Postgraduate Studies in Occupational Health and Safety at the UNESCO Chair, serves as Social Labor Inspector for the Faculty of Social Sciences, and organizes academic workshops. She maintains active collaboration with educational institutions including Olsztyn Education Board, Łomża District Examination Board, and Warsaw Artistic Education Center.

• Artificial Intelligence in Education
• Programming Education
• Multimedia Systems
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Dr. Nebojša Stanković is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Information Technologies, Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Kragujevac. With over 30 years of academic experience since 1992, he specializes in information technologies, programming education, and multimedia systems. His research focuses on artificial intelligence applications in education and innovative teaching methodologies. Education: BSc (1991): Technical Faculty Čačak, University of Kragujevac MSc (2009): Technical Faculty Čačak, University of Kragujevac PhD (2021): Faculty of Technical Sciences Čačak, University of Kragujevac Dr. Stanković's research spans multiple areas including artificial neural networks for predicting student success in programming, e-learning technologies, and multimedia systems. He has made significant contributions to understanding how AI can enhance educational outcomes, particularly in computer science education. His work also addresses cybersecurity in educational contexts and the impact of digital tools on teaching methodologies, with a strong focus on practical applications that improve learning experiences. His recent publications show a clear trend toward AI applications in education, with a particular emphasis on using machine learning to predict student success in programming. He has also explored cybersecurity challenges in educational environments, pollen level prediction using ML techniques, and optimizing solar energy yield through hybrid AI models. These works demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach connecting computer science with practical educational and environmental applications. Dr. Stanković has been an authorized ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) examiner since 2005 and has co-authored three accredited teacher training programs. He has organized numerous computer training courses for employees and unemployed in cooperation with the Employment Bureau and has been actively involved in the "Technics and Informatics in Education" conference series since 2006. He has served as an organizer and technical editor for multiple academic conferences and has contributed to the development of educational materials including several textbooks on information technologies, multimedia systems, and computer applications.

Karen GuldbergView profile

Professor

• Autism Studies in Education
• Inclusive Education Practices
• Technology-Enhanced Learning for Autistic Pupils
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Dr. Karen Guldberg is Head of the School of Education, Professor of Autism Studies, and Director of the Autism Centre for Education and Research (ACER) at the University of Birmingham. She specializes in autism education, inclusive practices, and technology-enhanced learning for autistic pupils. Her research focuses on bridging gaps between educational theory and practice, with a strong emphasis on collaboration with schools, practitioners, and families. Dr. Guldberg holds a PhD in Education and Autism Studies from the University of Birmingham, alongside multiple teaching qualifications. She has led over 30 research projects funded by ESRC, EPSRC, and international organizations like the Autism Education Trust. Notable contributions include developing the Autism Education Trust (AET) training program, used by 270,000 educators, and leading Impact Case Studies for REF 2014 and 2021. Her research interests span pedagogical innovations, autism policy, and the integration of technology in special education. Recent work includes studies on school exclusion of autistic children and the use of humanoid robots to improve social skills. She has supervised 10 PhD students to completion and currently guides 13 doctoral researchers. Awards include the 2008 Head of School's Excellence in Teaching Award, a University of Birmingham Teaching Fellowship (2010), and Senior Fellow status at the Higher Education Academy (2013). Her work is published widely, including the influential book Developing Excellence in Autism Practice: Making a Difference in Education (2020).

• Scripture Engagement
• Applied Linguistics
• Ethnomusicology
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Michele Petersen is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at the Graduate Institute of Applied Linguistics (Dallas, TX) and Trinity Western University (TWU), specializing in Scripture Engagement and Applied Linguistics. She has served with Wycliffe since 1989, working across West and Central Africa in literacy, arts-based scripture dissemination, and trauma healing. Her expertise spans linguistics education, vernacular media creation, and participatory methods in mission contexts. She co-developed the MA in World Arts program at GIAL and authored key texts on worship, arts, and scripture use. Education: M.A. in Language Development/Scripture Use, GIAL (2006) B.A. French/TESOL (Summa Cum Laude), University of Utah (1988) SIL Literacy Specialist Certification (1990–1992) Research Interests: Michelle focuses on leveraging local arts (music, drama, visual arts) to bridge cultural gaps in scripture engagement. She emphasizes participatory methods where communities co-create scripture-based materials that resonate with their traditions. Recent work explores trauma-informed approaches to mission work and the role of visual communication in multilingual Bible production. Publications & Presentations: Over 20 years of publishing on scripture engagement strategies, including foundational works like Creating Local Arts Together and Worship and Mission for the Global Church . Key conference talks address topics like cross-cultural illustration design and drama-based scripture teaching. Affiliations: SIL International consultant, Trauma Healing Institute facilitator, and active member of the Evangelical Missiological Society. Teaches courses like LIN 575 Scripture Engagement at GIAL and CanIL. Grants & Impact: Developed curriculum for GIAL’s World Arts MA program, trained hundreds of literacy supervisors in Central African churches, and collaborated with 58+ radio stations across West Africa to produce scripture-infused media.

• Value Co-creation
• Service-Dominant Logic
• Marketing
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Dr. Nick Yip is an Associate Tutor in the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of East Anglia, specializing in marketing and service management. He serves as Course Leader for the MSc Brand Leadership and organizes modules on customer-focused digital marketing, branding, and leadership. His research focuses on value co-creation in services, pricing strategies, and knowledge transfer partnerships, collaborating with organizations like BAE Systems and the NHS. He holds a PhD from the University of Exeter and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. His work contributes to UN SDGs related to education and innovation. Education: PhD (University of Exeter, 2012), MBA (University of Hull, 1998), BA (University of Malaya, 1988). Research Interests: Value co-creation, service-dominant logic, pricing strategies, knowledge co-production, university-industry collaborations, and sustainable development goals. His studies often bridge academic theory with practical business challenges, emphasizing real-world impact through projects like the Shakespeare in the Digital Economy initiative. Grants & Awards: Over £150K secured in grants including projects on mental health in the workplace, healthcare service improvements, and knowledge transfer partnerships. Notable roles include Principal Investigator on a £13K Shakespeare Digital Economy project and Co-Investigator on a £10K knowledge co-creation study. External Roles: External Examiner at the University of Westminster, Wolverhampton, and Plymouth. Editorial board member for the Journal of Revenue and Pricing Management. Labs & Teams: Active in interdisciplinary research teams addressing service innovation, digital transformation, and sustainable business practices.

Varun GroverView profile

Professor

• Digital Transformation
• Artificial Intelligence Impacts
• Information Systems Strategy
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Varun Grover is Distinguished Professor and the George & Boyce Billingsley Endowed Chair in the Department of Information Systems at the Walton College of Business, University of Arkansas. He previously served as the Lee (Duke Energy) Distinguished Professor at Clemson University and has held academic and leadership roles at the University of South Carolina. He is a globally recognized scholar in Information Systems, with extensive affiliations through workshops, keynotes, and collaborations in Taiwan, India, China, Korea, Denmark, and Australia. His educational background includes a B.Tech in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), an MBA from Southern Illinois University, and a PhD in Management Information Systems from the University of Pittsburgh. Varun Grover’s research centers on the transformative role of digitalization and artificial intelligence in reshaping organizations, strategies, and individual behavior. His work spans digital strategy, IT-business alignment, platform ecosystems, digital identity, technostress, and the ethical dimensions of AI. He employs diverse methodologies including surveys, experiments, and secondary data analysis, and has made foundational contributions to introspective discourse on the IS field itself. His recent publications explore generative AI, mobile app innovation, digital hoarding, and IT governance. The 15 most recent articles reflect a strong trend toward understanding the societal, organizational, and individual implications of digital technologies—especially AI and mobile platforms. Topics include digital agility, data breach response, free-riding in app ecosystems, and the psychological impacts of IT on users. These works appear in premier journals such as MIS Quarterly , Information Systems Research , and Journal of AIS , underscoring his sustained influence in the field. AIS LEO Award (2020) Thompson Reuters Highly Cited Researcher Stanford Top 6 Scholar in IS (2023) AIS Fellow (2011) Distinguished Alumni Award (IIT and University of Pittsburgh) Multiple teaching excellence awards including MBA Professor of the Year (4x) Stafford Beer Medal for Best Paper in European Journal of Information Systems (2016) Varun Grover has chaired or co-chaired over 45 PhD dissertations and is deeply committed to doctoral education, having led PhD programs at USC, Clemson, and Arkansas. He has served as Senior Editor for MIS Quarterly (two terms), Journal of the AIS (five terms), and currently for MISQ Executive and JAIS . He has also been active in AIS leadership, including roles in ICIS and AMCIS. His research has been supported by extensive grants and recognition, and he has written over 20 advice columns for PhD student success. He leads the ISYS PhD Program at Walton College and continues to mentor the next generation of IS scholars. He is affiliated with research centers and editorial boards globally and has organized numerous workshops and special issues. His work bridges academic rigor with real-world impact, influencing both theory and practice in digital transformation.

• Design Theory
• Participatory Design
• Textiles
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Britta Kalkreuter serves as Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University's School of Textiles & Design, where she leads research in design theory, participatory methodologies, and textile heritage. With over two decades of academic output spanning 32 publications, she actively supervises PhD candidates and contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through heritage-centered sustainability research. Academic Background: PhD in Art History, Cologne University (1998): 'Boyle Abbey and the School of the West in Ireland' (conducted at Universities of Cologne and Dublin) Magister Artium, Cologne University (1993) Trinity College Dublin (1990-1991): Art History and History Cologne University (1987-1993): Art History, History, German Literature Her research integrates design theory with cultural heritage preservation, focusing on participatory design systems, spatial semantics in textiles and architecture, and visual feedback mechanisms for co-creation. Current work examines how enforced physical distance catalyzes innovative heritage storytelling while addressing planetary care through inclusive narratives, directly supporting UN Sustainable Development Goals 11 (Sustainable Cities) and 12 (Responsible Consumption). Recent publications reveal a trajectory from foundational textile studies toward urgent contemporary applications: analyzing crowd-sourced design systems, developing sustainable textile taxonomies, and investigating how craft practices narrate social transformation in regions like the Scottish Borders. This evolution demonstrates increasing engagement with digital disruption, planetary boundaries, and cross-cultural industrial innovation. Key Recognition: Honourable Mention, ACM DIS 2017 Research Papers and Notes As Chair of the Scottish Arts and Humanities Alliance (2024-2029) and Springer editorial board member, Kalkreuter bridges academic research with public discourse through frequent invited lectures on Paisley shawl heritage, design ethnography, and craft innovation. Her media appearances on Antiques Roadshow demonstrate effective knowledge translation to broader audiences. Current initiatives focus on 'Anyone's Heritage' - a cross-cultural framework connecting traditional craft with industrial production systems through collaborative research, emphasizing how visual feedback mechanisms can democratize design processes while preserving cultural integrity.

• Art Education
• Visual Culture
• Painting Education
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Assoc. Prof. Dr. Evrim ÇAĞLAYAN is a distinguished academic at Karabük University's Safranbolu Fethi Toker Faculty of Fine Arts and Design, where they serve as a full-time Associate Professor in the Department of Painting since 2023. With a career spanning over 15 years at the same institution, they have progressed from Research Assistant (2009-2014) to Doctoral Lecturer (2014-2023) and now to Associate Professor. In addition to their teaching responsibilities, they hold several significant administrative positions including Dean Assistant (since 2024), Bologna Coordinator, Erasmus Coordinator, Farabi Coordinator, and Mevlana Exchange Program Coordinator. Dr. ÇAĞLAYAN earned their Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts Education from Anadolu University's Faculty of Education (2002-2006) and completed their PhD in Art Education at Anadolu University's Institute of Educational Sciences (2007-2014). Their academic journey demonstrates a strong commitment to both artistic practice and educational theory development. Specializing in art education research, Dr. ÇAĞLAYAN's work spans multiple dimensions including distance art education, cultural heritage transmission, color theory in Turkish art, and interdisciplinary approaches connecting art with gastronomy. With 38 total publications including journal articles, book chapters, and conference proceedings, their scholarly output demonstrates consistent engagement with critical issues in art education. Recent publications particularly address the impact of the pandemic on art education, public space visual culture, and non-formal learning environments for visual arts, reflecting responsiveness to contemporary challenges in the field. Google Scholar h-index: 7 Total citations: 129 Web of Science h-index: 1 YÖKSIS ranking: 10th among 45 researchers in Painting/Painting-Work Education As a dedicated mentor, Dr. ÇAĞLAYAN has supervised nine Master's students between 2021-2025, guiding research on diverse topics including cultural heritage, visual culture, and art education methodologies. Currently, they lead two active research projects: one on interdisciplinary art education within the framework of pataphysics and digital revolution concepts (supported by TÜBA and TÜBİTAK), and another on zero-waste printing art creation. Their editorial work includes serving as editor for the 'Lokum Art and Design Journal' and several academic books in the field of contemporary Turkish art. Through their coordination of international exchange programs (Erasmus, Farabi, Mevlana), Dr. ÇAĞLAYAN facilitates valuable mobility opportunities for students and faculty, enriching the academic environment with diverse perspectives and collaborative possibilities. Their active participation in 28 artistic exhibitions demonstrates ongoing engagement with the artistic community beyond academic research.

Holly FayView profile

Associate Professor

• Phenomenology
• Ecological Systems
• Painting and Drawing Techniques
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Holly Fay is an Associate Professor in the Department of Visual Arts within the Faculty of Media, Art and Performance at the University of Regina. Her academic career builds on extensive professional experience including her role as Director/Curator of the Art Gallery of Regina from 2015-2019. Fay holds a Master of Fine Arts from the University of Ulster, Belfast and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Regina. Fay's research investigates the phenomenological relationship between bodily experience and environmental understanding through painting, drawing, and installation. Her work challenges traditional Western landscape representation by privileging sensory properties and lived perspective over illusionistic space. Current projects explore water systems, cosmic-earthly parallels, and ecological grief through material experimentation with graphite and other media. She examines how consciousness and knowledge emerge from embodied experience within ecological systems rather than purely cognitive processes. Fay's recent artistic output demonstrates consistent engagement with environmental themes through multiple series including Water Graphs (2023-present), Currents (2021-present), and States of Flow (2024). Her work shows increasing focus on material properties of media (particularly graphite as carbon-based matter) to connect earthly and cosmic processes. The Cosmos series (2019-2024) exemplifies this interdisciplinary approach, using layered graphite techniques to visualize energy flows and multidimensional space. Ucross Fellowship Artist Residency (2024) Canada Council for the Arts Research and Creation Grant (2022) SK ARTS Independent Artist Grant (2018) Fay maintains active research funding supporting material experimentation and exhibition production. Her supervision approach emphasizes phenomenological engagement with materials and environment, encouraging students to develop their bodily relationship with subject matter through iterative studio practice. Recent exhibitions including solo shows at Estevan Art Gallery (2024) and Slate Gallery (2024) demonstrate her active professional practice. Fay's work is represented in public collections including the Saskatchewan Arts Board, Mackenzie Art Gallery, and Dunlop Art Gallery. Fay's studio practice encompasses painting, drawing, installation, video, and curation with national and international exhibition history. Her teaching includes studio classes in painting and drawing alongside professional practice seminars that integrate her curatorial experience. Current research trajectories examine plant awareness disparity and ecological freedom through both artistic production and philosophical inquiry.

Yves LecomteView profile

Professor

• Mental Health
• Psychosis Treatment
• Social Reintegration
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Yves Lecomte is a full professor at TÉLUQ University and director of the Postgraduate Diploma in Mental Health program since 2010. With a doctorate in psychology from UQAM (2000) and extensive clinical experience, he is a leading figure in community mental health services development and psychodynamic approaches to psychosis treatment. His research interests focus on social reintegration of people with severe mental disorders, homelessness, suicide prevention among people with schizophrenia, and culturally adapted mental health services. He has developed intervention models particularly for people suffering from psychosis and coordinated the creation of five community resources including the La Chrysalide Therapeutic Community and the PART project. His publications span approximately sixty articles and ten coordinated volumes, with recent work emphasizing cultural communities (particularly Haitian), natural caregiver support, and service organization for people with persistent mental disorders. His research demonstrates consistent focus on practical applications and knowledge transfer within mental health systems. Dr. Lecomte has directed two mental health journals (Santé mentale au Québec and Filigrane) since their inception and created a third (Revue haïtienne de santé mentale). He has organized over twenty conferences on mental health topics and developed numerous courses using new information technologies. His current projects include coordinating a natural caregiver support program in Grand Goâve, Haiti, and a professional training program in Port-au-Prince, reflecting his commitment to international mental health initiatives and culturally responsive care.