Valérie Marie Thomas

Valérie Marie Thomas holds the position of Guest Professor at Ghent University (2022-2025) and is a postdoctoral researcher affiliated with the Brussels Research Center on Innovation in Learning and Diversity. She specializes in educational sciences, focusing on learning analytics, STEM education, and self-regulated learning. Her research explores teacher training challenges, parental involvement, and the impact of digital tools in education.

Key affiliations include roles in multiple funded projects such as QUALAS (Erasmus+), Brutaal Digitaal 2.0, and studies on TALIS/Starting Strong surveys. She has supervised PhD candidates like Christophe Kegels and contributed to international conferences discussing education policy and pedagogy.

Research interests emphasize bridging theoretical frameworks with practical educational innovations, particularly in leveraging technology to enhance student motivation and teacher effectiveness. Recent work includes analyzing motivational dynamics in STEM programs and evaluating learning analytics for quality assurance in secondary education.

Her collaborative projects span Belgium, Germany, and Indonesia, addressing topics like digital education landscapes, parent-teacher-student interactions, and transformative learning experiences in remote areas.