Christoforos Mamas

Christoforos Mamas is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education Studies at UC San Diego. He previously worked as an elementary school teacher, lecturer, and researcher in international contexts. His research focuses on inclusive education, social network analysis, and special education policies.

• Education: BA (Hons) in Education from University of Crete, MA in Special Education from University of Worcester, MPhil/PhD in Education from University of Cambridge

Research interests emphasize relational inclusivity, social dynamics in schools, and the application of mixed-methods approaches. He led a European Commission-funded project comparing inclusive education practices in the US, UK, and Cyprus. Current projects address transforming special education across K-12 and higher education.

Key contributions include developing frameworks for relational inclusivity, analyzing peer networks in diverse classrooms, and studying refugee students' social participation. His work bridges theory and practice through tools like social network analysis toolkits for educators.

• Awards: Marie Curie Research Fellowship Award (European Commission)

Teaching and advising focus on preparing educators to foster inclusive environments. Active in policy discussions around disability inclusion and multicultural education.