Lucy Avraamidou

Lucy Avraamidou is a Full Professor of Science Education and Director of the Center for Learning and Teaching at the University of Groningen's Faculty of Science and Engineering. She holds leadership roles including Head of the Institute for Science Education and Communication, President of the European Science Education Association (2023-2027), and editorial positions in top journals like the Journal of Research in Science Teaching. Her academic journey includes a PhD from Pennsylvania State University and postdoctoral roles at King's College London and the University of Nicosia.

• Education: PhD in Science Education (Penn State), MA/MSc qualifications.
• Research Focus: STEM identity, diversity/equity in education, out-of-school science learning, and AI's role in education.
• Grants: Principal investigator on EU-funded projects like OTTER (€1.6M), MAMMOTH (€3.3M), and ALLINTERACT (€1.1M).

Her research emphasizes intersectional approaches to widening STEM participation, particularly for underrepresented groups. Key themes include queer experiences in STEM environments, AI ethics in education, and culturally responsive pedagogies.

• Awards: Best PhD Supervisor Award (2021), M20 Fellowship (2024).
• Labs/Teams: Leads the Center for Learning and Teaching and collaborates with global networks like the Interuniversity Centre for Educational Sciences.