Maria Perifanou

Dr. Maria Perifanou is an academic and researcher specializing in Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) and Intelligent Computer Assisted Language Learning (iCALL). She holds roles as an adjunct academic staff member at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (School of English), Hellenic Open University (TESOL Master's Programme), and International Hellenic University (School of Science & Technology), alongside being a Visiting Professor in the Master's Programme in Information Systems at the University of Macedonia. She is also a senior researcher at the Smart and Mobile Learning Environments (SMILE) Lab at the University of Macedonia.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Applied Linguistics, University of Athens (GR)
• Master's in ICT and Foreign Language Education, Ca’ Foscari University of Venice (IT)

Research Interests: Focuses on CALL, iCALL, TEL, AI, MOOCs, OERs, Telepresence Robots in Education, Blended Learning, and Teacher Training. Her work integrates technology into language education and explores innovative educational methodologies.

Professional Roles:

• Vice-President of the European Association of Technology Enhanced Learning (EATEL) 2022-2025
• Board Member of the International Alliance to Advance Learning in the Digital Era (IAALDE)
• Chair of EATEL's SIG EduRobotX (Educational Robots & Robotics)

Awards & Grants: Received scholarships/fellowships from STELLAR, UNESCO, EATEL, and GRnet. Actively involved in over 35 EU-funded projects (e.g., TRinE, PASTILLE, DETEL) and national initiatives like CARAT and AITRinLL-21skills as project initiator, scientific manager, and researcher.

Lab & Collaborations: Leads research at the SMILE Lab, focusing on CALL and TEL innovations. Collaborates with European institutions through projects emphasizing AI, MOOCs, and teacher training.