Nikolay Veresov is Professor at the School of Education, Culture and Society of Monash University, Australia, where he currently accepts PhD students. With a career spanning Russia, Finland, and Australia, he has held positions ranging from kindergarten teacher and secondary school teacher to senior lecturer, Head of Department, Senior Researcher, and Scientific Director of international projects. Education First PhD – Moscow, Russia (1990) Second PhD – University of Oulu, Finland (1998) Research Interests Professor Veresov’s scholarship centres on early childhood development through the lens of cultural-historical theory and research methodology . His work explores how young children’s cognitive, social, and emotional growth is mediated by cultural tools and social contexts, with particular attention to: Executive function development during imaginary play Cross-cultural curriculum comparisons in preschool science education Methodological innovations for studying children’s play and learning UN Sustainable Development Goals related to early childhood Publications & Trends Across 79 outputs (2001-2025), Veresov demonstrates a steady ascent in scholarly productivity, peaking in 2022 with 11 outputs. His recent articles and a 2024 Springer book reveal a sustained focus on integrating cultural-historical theory with contemporary early-years research, emphasising play-based interventions, diagnostic methods, and international collaborative frameworks. Awards & Recognition While no specific prizes are listed, his extensive publication record—five authored or edited books and over 120 articles/chapters translated into ten languages—attests to significant international recognition. Projects & Grants Role of technology in Preschool Science Education (Monash internal, 2019) Respectful Relationships Early Childhood Professional Learning (Victorian Department of Education, 2017-2020) Building executive function in imaginary play (ARC Discovery, 2015-2019) Review and Evaluation of the Inquiry into Implementation Project (2013-2014) Labs & Teams As Chief Investigator on multiple Australian Research Council and government-funded projects, Veresov collaborates with interdisciplinary teams across Monash University, Finnish institutions, and international partners, collectively advancing evidence-based practices in early childhood education.










