Rawad Chaker

Rawad Chaker is a Professor of Educational Sciences at Université Lumière Lyon 2, holding an HDR (Habilitation à Diriger des Recherches). He serves as Director of Studies at FORSE e-learning Campus and coordinates the Master's programs in Ingénierie Numérique et Pédagogique en Education et Formation. His research focuses on digital technologies in education, including virtual reality, AI, robotics, and hybrid learning systems. He leads projects such as SIREN-VR (VR emergency training), MODELI+ (3D anatomy tool), and PHOENIX (sustainability education).

Research Interests: Embodied cognition, distributed learning theories, AI in education, environmental citizenship education, and MOOC analysis. His work bridges sociological and psychological approaches to study educational phenomena.
Grants & Projects: ANR-funded initiatives (SAPS, MODELI+), EU COST Action PHOENIX, and national programs like INCLUDE. Collaborates with institutions like LIBM, LIRIS labs and Le Vinatier Hospital.
Teaching: Coordinates interdisciplinary programs integrating digital pedagogy. Advises on innovative training methods for healthcare and engineering professionals.
Key Contributions: Over 50 peer-reviewed articles since 2012, including influential works on embodied learning in VR, robot integration in K-12, and pandemic-era anatomy education. Active in international networks like COST Action CA19123.