Irina Lyublinskaya

Irina Lyublinskaya is a Professor of Mathematics and Education at Teachers College, Columbia University. She is affiliated with the Mathematics, Science & Technology department and specializes in STEM education, mathematics education, and educational technology. Her research interests include teacher education, international education, and curriculum development. Lyublinskaya holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from Leningrad State University (now St. Petersburg State University).

Her scholarly work spans over three decades, with a focus on integrating technology into mathematics and science education. Notable contributions include co-authoring textbooks such as Geometry investigations with GeoGebra and Exploring precalculus with The Geometer’s Sketchpad. Her recent research emphasizes culturally responsive teaching, TPACK framework applications, and robotics integration in elementary education.

Lyublinskaya’s publications explore topics like teacher professional development, special education technology competency, and cross-cultural STEM pedagogy. She has mentored students such as Xiang Du and Alyssa Kaplon-Schilis, who co-authored impactful studies on TPACK trajectories and culturally relevant mathematics tasks. Her work bridges theoretical research and practical classroom applications, advocating for innovative educational technologies.