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Nathan M. Castillo is an Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois, holding concurrent appointments in the departments of Education Policy, Organization and Leadership; Curriculum and Instruction; and the Center for African Studies. His work focuses on leveraging technology to improve education outcomes in the Global South, particularly in early grade reading, policy impact analysis, and equitable learning ecosystems.
Education: Ph.D. in Human Development (University of Pennsylvania), Ed.M. in International Education Policy (Harvard University), B.S. in Psychology (Colorado State University). Previously, he served as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania (2017–2018) and a Visiting Assistant Professor at Fundação Cesgranrio (2018).
Research Interests: Castillo examines how technology can address global education inequities, including personalized learning systems, policy evaluation, and multilingual literacy programs. His work emphasizes scalable solutions for marginalized communities and evidence-based interventions in low-resource settings.
Publications Trends: His recent work explores adaptive learning technologies, edtech's role in equity, and policy frameworks for education systems. Key contributions include global meta-analyses of reading literacy interventions and case studies on UNESCO-Pearson literacy initiatives.
- Scientific Awards: Editors Choice Award for Original Research (2019), Outstanding Faculty Award for Public Engagement (2021).
Teaching and Mentorship: Castillo leads courses on education policy, global education systems, and ICTs in education. He actively collaborates with international organizations like UNESCO and the World Bank to advance evidence-driven education strategies.
