Stephanie Nestawal

Dr. Stephanie Nestawal is the Head of the Department for Continuing Education Research and Educational Technologies at the University for Continuing Education Krems. Her work focuses on educational innovation, regional development, and AI integration in education. She leads research initiatives such as 'Building Regional Innovation Ecosystems' (EU-funded) and 'AI Literacy' (funded by Austrian Ministries). Her projects address digital transformation, hybrid learning models, and professional education in border regions. Nestawal has contributed to peer-reviewed journals and conferences on topics like validation of informal learning and quality assurance in multinational curricula.

Key research interests include educational technologies, future skills development, and interdisciplinary approaches to healthcare education. She actively participates in initiatives such as TRANSFORM, which explores digital and social transformation in higher education. Nestawal has secured funding from EU programs, Austrian federal ministries, and private sector partnerships, demonstrating her capacity to drive impactful research and educational projects.