معرفی
George Georgiou is a Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Alberta's Faculty of Education. He holds a PhD from the University of Alberta (2008) and has held academic roles including Associate Dean of International Initiatives (2018) and Director of the J.P. Das Centre on Developmental and Learning Disabilities (2019). His research focuses on learning disabilities, literacy acquisition, and cognitive processes. He has received prestigious awards including the Killam Professorship (2020) and the King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025). Georgiou teaches courses on assessment, reading disabilities, and research methods. His work emphasizes evidence-based interventions and cross-cultural studies.
Education:
- Bachelor of Education, University of Cyprus (2000)
- Master of Education, University of Alberta (2004)
- PhD in Education, University of Alberta (2008)
Research Interests: Learning disabilities, educational psychology, reading acquisition, literacy development, cognitive functioning, and home literacy environments.
Awards:
- Martha Cook Piper Research Award (2014)
- Richard E. Snow Award (2015)
- Alberta Teachers' Association Educational Research Award (2019)
- Killam Professorship (2020)
- Royal Society of Canada Fellowship (2018)
- King Charles III Coronation Medal (2025)
Teaching & Leadership: Leads courses such as EDPY 458 (Assessment of Reading Difficulties) and directs the J.P. Das Centre. His recent publications explore post-pandemic literacy trends, cross-cultural learning challenges, and cognitive interventions.
Labs/Teams: Directs the J.P. Das Centre, focusing on developmental and learning disabilities research.
