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Stavros Nikou is a Senior Lecturer in Digital Education at the Strathclyde Institute of Education, University of Strathclyde. He holds a Ph.D. in Information Systems (Learning Technologies), M.Sc. in Computer Science, and B.Sc. in Physics. His research focuses on technology-enhanced learning, mobile/ubiquitous learning, immersive environments (AR/VR), and AI applications in education. He leads the Postgraduate Certificate in Technology Enhanced Teaching and Learning and supervises postgraduate students. Nikou is Chair of the IEEE TCLT SIG on ARVWET and serves on editorial boards of journals like IEEE Transactions on Education and iJIM. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to quality education and innovation.
Education:
- Ph.D. in Information Systems (Learning Technologies), University of Macedonia, Greece
- M.Sc. in Computer Science, University of Houston
- B.Sc. in Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
Research Interests: Technology integration in STEM education, teacher digital competencies, instructional design, and smart learning ecosystems. He explores cognitive/affective processes in technology-mediated learning and evaluates emerging technologies like AR/VR and generative AI in educational contexts.
Recent Projects:
- Immersive Technologies in Preservice Teachers' Education (Principal Investigator)
- Conversational AI for Teaching and Learning in HEIs (Co-Investigator)
Awards & Recognition:
- Stanford's Top 2% Most-Cited Scientists
- IEEE Senior Membership
- Best Paper Nomination at IEEE ICALT 2021
Professional Roles: UNESCO consultant, Scientix ambassador, member of SMILE Lab, and leader of international initiatives like the TARC framework for AR competencies. He organizes major conferences and chairs technical committees in immersive learning.
