Radu Bogdan Toma

Radu Bogdan Toma is a Professor at the University of Burgos' School of Education, Department of Science Education, specializing in science pedagogy and educational technology. His research focuses on improving science education through innovative teaching methods, assessment development, and technology integration.

Dr. Toma's research interests span multiple critical areas in contemporary education: science motivation, STEM pedagogy, inquiry-based learning approaches, digital tools for science education, cross-cultural educational assessments, and sustainability education aligned with the UN's 2030 Agenda. His work particularly examines how students' attitudes, gender, cultural background, and grade level impact science learning outcomes.

Analysis of his recent publications reveals a clear research trajectory focusing on practical applications of educational theory. His work demonstrates increasing emphasis on digital tools for science education (particularly mobile applications like IndagApp), assessment instrument development (SUCCESS instrument, GreenComp framework), and addressing contemporary challenges like the digital divide in science education and AI's impact on student creativity. His research consistently bridges theoretical frameworks with classroom applications across multiple cultural contexts.

Dr. Toma has supervised doctoral research including Iraya Yánez Pérez's thesis on IndagApp usability and has collaborated extensively with researchers across Spain and Latin America. His work has been supported by institutional grants from the University of Burgos and likely external funding sources given the scope of his multi-year research projects.

He leads research on educational technology applications in science classrooms, particularly through projects involving mobile learning tools and inquiry-based science applications. His work with the SUCCESS instrument development represents a significant contribution to measuring student motivation in science education.