Christou Konstantinos

Dr. Konstantinos Christou is an Assistant Professor of Early Mathematics Education at the School of Early Childhood Education, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. His academic journey includes a PhD in Basic and Applied Cognitive Science (2009), an MSc in Science Education (2001), and a B.S. in Mathematics (1999). He holds extensive academic roles, including Associate Professor at University of Western Macedonia (2020-2022) and has taught across multiple institutions.

His research focuses on conceptual change in mathematics education, particularly in early childhood and primary education contexts. Key areas include natural number bias in algebraic reasoning, students' misconceptions in arithmetic operations, and the transition from arithmetic to algebraic thinking. He has organized international conferences like the 10th and 11th International Conferences on Conceptual Change and contributed to edited volumes such as Learning and Teaching Early Math (2023).

Dr. Christou has authored over 60 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters, with recent work published in Mathematical Thinking and Learning, ZDM Mathematics Education, and Journal of Numerical Cognition. His grants include funding from the Academy of Finland and the Special Account for Research (Greece). He actively engages in educational initiatives, including game-based interventions for early mathematical concepts and textbook analysis to address cognitive biases.

He is affiliated with the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), Hellenic Association of Mathematics Education, and serves as a reviewer for journals like Learning and Instruction. His work bridges cognitive science and educational practice, emphasizing conceptual change frameworks to enhance mathematics learning.