Chara Bitsaki

Chara Bitsaki serves as an External Employee in the Science Education and Communication department at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering. Holding an MSc degree, she actively contributes to interdisciplinary research at the intersection of climate change education and teacher development, with strong alignment to UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Her research focuses on:

• Designing interdisciplinary climate change modules for preservice teachers
• Developing STEAM-based educational materials for sustainability awareness
• Implementing blended learning approaches through e-learning platforms
• Enhancing student engagement in environmental education contexts

Recent publications demonstrate her leadership in creating practical educational frameworks that address climate uncertainties while fostering teacher preparedness. Her work with the SMILE project exemplifies innovative approaches to integrating climate literacy across educational settings through collaborative international research.

Professional collaboration extends across European academic institutions, as evidenced by co-authorship with researchers from multiple countries. Her ORCID profile (0000-0001-8952-9207) documents ongoing scholarly contributions to educational research.