Conference Speakers

Highlighted Speakers

Dr. Dave Cudworth

Dave Cudworth is an independent education researcher and Forest School leader with over 20 years’ experience as a primary teacher, teacher educator, university lecturer, and researcher. His work focuses on the sociology of education, outdoor learning, and alternative education, with a longstanding interest in social justice and nature-based learning.
He has extensively researched the educational challenges faced by children from Travelling communities, publishing Schooling and Travelling Communities: Exploring the Spaces of Educational Exclusions (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018), based on his PhD. This work highlighted how many children struggle in traditional classroom settings, inspiring his shift toward outdoor education as a means in which to develop inclusive learning spaces. Dave now champions Forest School as an outdoor learning tool that can support and develop learner wellbeing, confidence, and environmental awareness.

Ms. Afiya Mohammed

Afiya Mohammed is an accomplished educator and leader with expertise in inclusive teaching and global education. She holds an MA in Education Leadership and Management (2023) and is a Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) holder. Currently, she works as a Teacher and ICT Lead at Greenwood Academies Trust in Nottingham while pursuing a fully funded National Professional Qualification in Behaviour and Culture at University College London.
Afiya’s work reflects her passion for equity and inclusion in education systems. She is a Developing Solutions Scholar (2023) and represented the University of Nottingham at International Organisations Day at LSE. She has championed gender equality and inclusion by working as a Research Volunteer for Project ‘Voice’ as a UN Women UK Delegate for the 67th Commission on the Status of Women. In June 2025, she was invited as a speaker at the Women Economic Forum ASEAN in Malaysia, contributing to global conversations on women’s contribution to economy, leadership and education

Past Speakers

Ass. Prof. Dr. Tatiana Rivadeneyra

Program Director and Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Alliant International University, United States

Topic: Integrating Experiential Learning into Teacher Preparation Through (the School of Hard Knocks) Significant Learning Scenarios

Dr. Tatiana Rivadeneyra is a Program Director and Assistant Professor in the School of Education at Alliant International University, where she leads academic programs focused on teacher education, curriculum innovation, educator development, and quality assurance. Her work centers on bridging the theory-to-practice divide through experiential and challenge-based learning, emphasizing significant learning scenarios grounded in experiential learning theory, situated cognition, and reflective practice.
Dr. Rivadeneyra holds a Doctorate in Instructional Leadership with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction. Her research has been featured at national and international education conferences, highlighting how immersive, context-driven training environments strengthen teaching efficacy, support the retention of early-career educators, and cultivate instructional confidence.
She previously served as Director of Accreditation for a leading national accrediting body in teacher education, where she oversaw educator preparation programs, trained review teams, and contributed to the development of quality assurance frameworks. She has also led institutional initiatives to redesign practice-based fieldwork, student support systems, and assessment strategies in alignment with inclusive and evidence-based teaching standards.
Dr. Rivadeneyra lectures in undergraduate and postgraduate courses on critical thinking, educational research, and instructional design and contributes to university-wide committees on ethics and emerging technologies. Her leadership extends to international efforts that support diverse teacher recruitment, first-generation student success, and collaboration between schools and universities. She regularly presents on equity in education, reflective teaching, and sustainable educator development in academic forums.

Ass. Prof. Dr. Xiaotian Zhang

Dr. Zhang is a Research Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Macau. She earned her PhD in Education from the same institution and focuses her research on using modern technology to enhance intercultural competence and well-being. Her work aims to bridge cross-cultural psychology and educational technology through innovative and evidence-based methods.

Ass. Prof. Juliana Shak

Juliana Shak is Assistant Professor and Director of the Language Centre, Universiti Brunei Darussalam. She holds a D.Phil from the University of Oxford and her specialization is primary language education. Her research interests include teacher education, child second language learning, ESL literacy development and multilingualism in education.

Assoc. Prof. Martina Pavlačková

Martina Pavlačková is an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Mathematics at Moravian Business College Olomouc (the Czech Republic). Her research interests include mathematical analysis, applications of mathematical methods in economics, and higher education.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vaida Jurgilė

Dr. Vaida Jurgilė is an Associate professor at the Academy of Education of Vytautas Magnus University, researcher at the Research Institute of Education, head of the study program Subject Pedagogy. Her research topics are related to intercultural education in higher education, educational leadership, teacher training and leadership, teacher-student co-creation, qualitative research (grounded theory). Participates in national and international projects. Member of the EARLI scientific network.

Ass. Prof. Dr. Jasmina Mirtoska

Dr. Jasmina Mirtoska is a linguist and educator with over 20 years of experience in English language instruction, academic writing, and curriculum development. She earned her PhD in English and Applied Linguistics from the University of Vienna, and an MPhil in the same field from the University of Cambridge. Her academic foundation was laid at South East European University in North Macedonia, where she completed a BA in English Language and Literature. Jasmina has held key academic positions at institutions across Europe and the Middle East, including the American University of the Middle East in Kuwait, where she served as Assistant Professor, Writing Consultant, and Course Moderator. Her expertise spans EFL instruction, academic literacy, and research supervision. Jasmina brings a strong commitment to enhancing language education through both innovative teaching practices and high academic standards.

Dr. Emiljano Pjetri

Emiljano Pjetri, PhD in Medical Sciences, serves as a lecturer at the Department of Clinical Subjects, Faculty of Natural Sciences, University of Shkodra “Luigj Gurakuqi”, Shkodër, Albania. With over two decades of academic and professional experience. He is a General Nurse, Phd in Medical Sciences
Dr. Pjetri specializes in nursing curricula, medical and nursing education. He has authored numerous university textbooks and scientific publications, contributed to international conferences, and led research on healthcare quality, nursing care, and patient care. His work demonstrates a strong commitment to improving nursing care standards and nursing education.

Dr. Nora Deda

Dr. Nora Deda is a distinguished academic and former elite volleyball player from Shkodër, Albania.
Her academic path began with graduation from the Institute of Physical Culture “Vojo Kushi” in Tirana. She complete a Master of Science at the Sports University of Tirana (2008), and PhD in Sport Science (2016).
Dr. Deda has served as a lecturer at the University of Shkodër “Luigj Gurakuqi” since 2009. She is a professional volleyball, playing for renowned Albanian teams: Vllaznia, Partizani, Tirana, Minatori, and Dinamo. Her playing career culminated in honors such as “The Best Volleyball Player of the Century” by Vllaznia Club in 2000.
Dr. Deda has an extensive scientific record, published in international journals. She is coordinator of the SHAPE Project, aWestern Balkan university collaboration in sport and health (2023). She is also a certified Level I Volleyball Coach and holds international coaching certifications and recognition from the Albanian Volleyball Federation and local authorities for her contribution to sport.
Her accolades include numerous certificates of appreciation and honors, such as the “Best of the Year” award from Shkodra Municipality in 2024, the “Naim Frashëri” Order of the Second Class in 1989, and a gold medal with the national volleyball team. She was also honored by the International Olympic Committee in 2002 and by the U.S. for promoting cultural values.

Dr. Ellen Patat

Ellen Patat, PhD, is presently a research fellow at the University of Bergamo. She held a research fellowship at Sapienza University of Rome during the 2023–2024 academic year. She taught in the Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures at the Università degli Studi di Milano (Italy), as well as business English at Università degli Studi di Milano Bicocca (Italy) and English for specific purposes (ESP) at the Università dell’Insubria (Italy). She had previously taught English for academic purposes (EAP) and Italian as Foreign Language at Bahçeşehir University (Istanbul, Turkey). Following her degree in Foreign Languages and Literatures, she completed her PhD in Multilingualism and Comparative Literatures at the Università degli Studi di Udine (Italy), an MA in Conference Interpreting (EMCI) at Boğaziçi University (Istanbul, Turkey) and a second BA in Italian Language and Culture for Foreigners at Consorzio ICoN. Her main areas of interest are modern and contemporary travel literature, soundscapes, EAP and ESP, and Language Teaching.

Dr. Belkıs Zeynep ÖZIŞIK

Belkıs Zeynep ÖZIŞIK, PhD, is currently working as a full-time instructor at the School of Foreign Languages in Bartın University, Turkey. From 2019 to 2022, she was the head of English Language Education Department at Yozgat Bozok University. She worked as a research assistant at Cumhuriyet University from 2010 to 2019. Her research areas include teacher training, English as a lingua franca, culture and language, intercultural awareness, and sociolinguistics.

Ms. Zeenat Ara

Zeenat Ara is an accomplished education professional with master’s degrees in education and Sociology. Currently an Education Specialist at RSPN, she leads quality assurance for early childhood and accelerated learning programs for marginalized children. With over 25 years of experience, she has worked with UNICEF, Save the Children, IRC, AKDN, and World Vision on inclusive education initiatives. Zeenat’s strengths lie in curriculum development, teacher training, and community engagement. She co-developed early grade reading materials now used by over 23 million children in Pakistan. Her impactful work has earned her Best Employee Awards from Save the Children, IRC, and the Hashoo Foundation. Zeenat is also a passionate volunteer advocating for women’s and children’s rights and received a Volunteerism Award from the Government of Pakistan for her emergency response service. Her career reflects a deep commitment to education, equity, and social development.

Ms. Luo Jing

Luo Jing is an undergraduate student majoring in History (Education) at Henan Normal University. Her previous research interests centered on modern Chinese history. She has published a paper in Collection and Investment titled “Fleeting Shadows, Reappearing Treasures: A Study on Lost Artifacts from the Republican Period in Luoyang.” In addition to this, she has explored topics such as “Identity and Linguistic Nationalism: The Chinese Vernacular Movement in a Comparative Perspective” and “Transnational Perspectives in Historiography: The May Fourth Movement and the Renaissance Debate.” Currently, her academic focus has shifted toward the field of Education in History.

Ms. Janine Bittner

Janine Bittner graduated in Geography, Biology and in Pedagogy for Teacher Education at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. She has worked as research associate, senior lecturer and project coordinator in geography and teacher education at several universities in Germany. Janine received intensive postgraduate training in research methodology, statistics, higher education teaching, science and diversity management. She has developed and taught 125 courses for bachelor and master students in 16 different study programmes and worked in internationalisation of teacher education. In addition, she was responsible for acquiring three third-party funded projects and teaching grants. She has trained and supervised more than 2500 students in human geography, research methods, applied statistics and scientific work. Her research focuses at the moment on housing research, diversity and leadership education, impact of SL/community-based research. She uses qualitative, multi-method and mixed-method approaches. Since 2022 Janine has been working full-time on her phd thesis in geography.

Mrs. Tubanur Pirdal Bölükbaş

Tubanur Pirdal Bölükbaş is an English instructor and coordinator at Ankara Medipol University and a PhD student at TED University. She holds a BA in ELT from Boğaziçi University and an MA in Linguistics. Her research interests include Conversation Analysis, linguistics, well-being, WTC, and teacher professional development.

Ms. Nasreen Shaikh

Nasreen Shaikh is a development professional with a master’s degree in Rural Development. She currently serves as a Programme Manager at the Rural Support Programmes Network (RSPN) in Pakistan where she leads Education program to improve access to quality education in underserved communities. With a strong commitment to social change, Nasreen combines her academic background with practical experience to design and implement impactful education programs. Outside of work, she enjoys reading books and listening to music. Her passion and dedication were recognized when she received the “Best Female Employee Award” at the International Rescue Committee (IRC) Pakistan.

Mrs. Simona Lunina

Mrs. Simona Lunina holds a Master’s degree from Vytautas Magnus University, Academy of Education. She is the CEO of an international early childhood education centre based in Helsinki, Finland. Her academic and professional interests include intercultural education, early childhood pedagogy, the preparation of teachers for work in multicultural environments, as well as teacher professional development and leadership in educational settings.

Ms. Gita Mutiara Hati

Gita Mutiara Hati is a university teacher at the University of Bengkulu, Indonesia. She is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Limerick, Ireland. Her academic passion centres on English language teacher education, with a keen interest in exploring how pedagogical practices can be improved to foster professional development among English language teachers, especially in the secondary school context in multilingual classrooms in Indonesia. With her experiences in both Indonesia and international educational settings, Gita is committed to empowering English language teachers through reflective practice and innovative approaches in the teacher professional development program in Indonesia.

Ms. Nurhaeni Nurhaeni

Nurhaeni Nurhaeni is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) at the University of Limerick, Ireland. Her research interests include English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher education, curriculum development, and the integration of cultural instruction in EFL classrooms. She is particularly interested in how pedagogical practices and curriculum design can be enhanced to support culturally responsive and effective language teaching. She is also registered as a lecturer in the English Education Department at Universitas Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia.

Ms. Angeliki Anagnostopoulou

Ms. Angeliki Anagnostopoulou is an English language teacher currently an administrator of a Senior High School in Athens, Greece. She holds a BA in Applied Linguistics and English Literature from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, a Med in TEFL from the Hellenic Open University (HOU) currently working on a PhD thesis undertaking in the field of EAL teacher training in the Open University of the Netherlands (OUNL). She is an EAL teacher trainer in ICT and her academic interests include ICT in English classes, curriculum studies, differentiated instruction, European policies in education and training. She has been working in Greek public schools teaching English language for over 26 years also having served as an EAL consultant. She has published a book with colleagues on task authenticity in English and German teaching as well as a number of articles mainly on ICT in education.

Prof. Dr. Anastasia Sofroniou

Professor of Mathematics at the School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London, United Kingdom

Topic: Navigating the Future of STEM Education: Diversity, Innovation, and Practical Insights

Dr Anastasia Sofroniou is a Professor of Mathematics, the Lead of Professional Engagement, and the Course Director for the BSc and MSc Mathematics and Statistics degrees at the School of Computing and Engineering, University of West London, United Kingdom. Her research focuses on Nonlinear Dynamics and Chaos, and she has recently been active in Educational Mathematics. She is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a Fellow of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications, and an Editor for several academic journals.

Dr Sofroniou earned her BSc in Mathematics with Economics from University College London, her MSc in Mathematics from King’s College London, and a Certificate in Data Analysis for Management from the London School of Economics and Political Science. She received her PhD in Applied Mathematics from University College London in 2006. During her studies, she was awarded the Andrew Rosen Prize for research excellence in Applied Mathematics and twice received the Lighthill Scholarship Award in Mathematics.

Dr Sofroniou serves on the Advisory Board of The Academy for the Mathematical Sciences, where she is affiliated with the Education Workstream. She is also a Trustee of the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. As Chair of WInSTEM, she is dedicated to inspiring and motivating women and young girls to pursue studies and careers in STEM fields.

Prof. Dr. Laurence Peters

Professor at Johns Hopkins University, United States

Topic: Making the Case for New Paradigm Breaking Schools Designed for the Distracted Generation

Dr. Laurence Peters currently is an adjunct professor at Johns Hopkins University where he teaches courses on global education. He has authored several books on how to maximize the educational value of global education for classroom teachers. Prior to his teaching career he worked as a counsel to a congressional education subcommittee and later joined the Clinton administration as a Senior Policy Advisor.

His publications can be viewed here;
https://sites.google.com/view/laurencepeters/home
He is working on his next book with Himanshi Sharma on the future of learning in the 21st century due out in 2025.

Prof. Dr. Mª Teresa Vega

She is a professor of Social Pychology at Salamanca University in Spain. Her research interests are to analyse the impact of collaborative learning on the teaching of social psychology. She has published several articles about Interdisciplinary Collaborative Learning, Assessing psychosocial competences on psychology students, Self-efficacy and Academic Stress and Academic factors influencing stress in university students.

Assoc. Prof. Koichiro Kitamura

Koichiro Kitamura is an Associate Professor in the Department of International Communication at Kanda University of International Studies (Japan). His research interests include English Language Teaching and Sociolinguistics.

Prof. Zuzana Murčinková

Prof. MSC. Eng. Zuzana Murčinková, PhD. is a professor at the Technical University of Košice, Slovakia, Europe. She is a lead author and co-author of 21 scientific papers of Current Content journals, and 77 scientific papers in the Web of Science and Scopus databases. She focuses on the mechanics of materials, production machinery, and static and dynamic simulation of the mechanical behaviour of structures using the finite element method.

Prof. Natalie Lavoie

Natalie Lavoie is a professor at the University of Quebec in Rimouski and holds a doctorate in psychopedagogy. Her research in recent years has focused on spelling, graphomotor skills (manuscript, cursive, pencil, keyboard) and pedagogical practices to develop them. She received several research grants as well as the Alcide Horth distinction and an Excellence in research and creation award.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Amalia Babayan

Dr. Amalia Babayan, PhD, is an associate professor at the Faculty of International Relations of Yerevan State University, Armenia. She currently teaches English for Diplomatic Intercourse, Aspects of Diplomatic Language, Diplomatic Correspondence. She is the author of many articles, books and manuals. Her research interests lie in methods of language teaching, ESP/EAP, communicative strategies, materials development and course design.

Prof. Dr. Wowek Sean Kearney

Dr. Wowek Sean Kearney is Professor of Educational Administration at Texas A&M University-San Antonio. Dr. Kearney maintains an active research portfolio, which specific lines of inquiry in school culture and climate, the correlates of high performing schools, and principal preparation. He has developed a variety of validated educational climate indices including the Change Orientation Scale and the Classroom Climate Index.

Dr. Othman Abu Khurmaá

Dr. Othman Abu Khurma, a passionate science educator with a Ph.D. in Science Education and certifications in educational assessment (NCFE/UK, CACHE/UK, ACTVET/UAE), leverages 18 years of experience across Jordan and the GCC to develop engaging teaching materials and lead STEM training programs for postgraduate programs. Currently, he serves as an assistant professor of science education at the Emirates College for Advanced Education.

Dr. Lhoussine Qasserras

With a robust academic foundation, Dr. Qasserras holds an MBA from Cardiff University and an M.Ed. from Rabat Med V University, complemented by a Ph.D. in Linguistics with a specialization in Quality Teacher Education. He has been dedicated to teaching and training since 2004, contributing to renowned institutions such as Sunderland University, ESEF, Ibn Tofail University, CRMEF, and EMI.
An active participant in the global ELT community, Dr. Qasserras has presented at international conferences across Morocco, England, Greece, Spain, Romania, Italy, Turkey, Tunisia, Qatar, and Portugal. As Chair of the Rabat International ELT Conference and Co-Founder of the Global Bus Foundation, he is committed to advancing the field of TESOL through thought leadership and collaboration.
With over 16 published research articles, Dr. Qasserras’s expertise encompasses Teacher Education, TESOL, ELT, and Business English. His work is driven by a passion for fostering high-quality education and empowering educators to excel in diverse, multicultural contexts.

Mr. Manyi Nkongho Felix

Manyi Nkongho Felix obtained a Graduate Diploma in Database Management from the KiawitechIT Academy and am currently carrying out research work on Technology and Education in Cameroon. Presently is the Academic Coordinator with Higher Institute of Professional Studies, (HIPS- Buea) Cameroon.

Mrs. Judith Roxanne Kingston

Judith Roxanne Kingston is currently the Dietetic Internship Director for Aramark Healthcare+. She is a Registered Dietitian that has worked in dietetics education for the past 15 years. Her education was completed at The University of Southern Mississippi where she finished the Dietetic Internship and received her Master of Science degree. She is currently completing her PhD in Research, Evaluation, Statistics, and Assessment (RESA).

Mrs. Anna Rzepecka-Karwowska

Anna Rzepecka-Karwowska, BA,MA, MEd Dyslexia in the ESL Classroom (Pl/Eng) method ® Creator. She specializes in bridging neurodiversity with science and language education. Passionate about enhancing EFL (English as a Foreign Language) teaching for students with dyslexia.

Mr. Fenta Belete Amera

Fenta Belete Amera has a BA in Pedagogical Sciences and an MA in Educational Psychology. Currently, he is a PhD student in psychology (developmental stream) and a lecturer at Bahir Dar University. He has been working as a teacher and principal in secondary schools, a TVET director, a planning officer, a counselor, a curriculum expert, an administrator, a capacity-building director, and a managing director. In addition, he is working as an educational consultant in private colleges. His research interest is positive education.

Mrs. Filipa Lemos Cristina

Filipa is a Biology graduated, has dedicated over 20 years to research and international projects in multinationals and start-ups. With postgrads in Marketing, Medical Affairs and a certification in Neurosciences, she’s currently serving as national ambassador for Digieduhack (and UE project) and is the founder of powerUP

Dr. Kew Si Na

Senior Lecturer at Language Academy, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia

Topic: Learning Analytics and Communication Skills in Education

Dr. Kew Si Na is a senior lecturer at Language Academy, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, and doing her postdoctoral program at the National Institute of Education (NIE), Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. She was the former coordinator of the Ph.D. and Master Full Research TESL Programme, FSSH, UTM. Her research interests are educational technology, online teaching and learning, learning analytics (LA), teaching English as a second language (TESL), technology-enhanced language learning (TELL), computer-assisted language learning (CALL), etc. She is active in research and publication. She is joining the Technology and Language Education (TLE) research group. She is also currently one of the members of the Young Scientist Network Academy of Sciences Malaysia (YSN-ASM), the Chair of the Science Leadership Working Group, and a member of the Golden Key Honor International Society. She is also an editor of the Innovative Teaching and Learning Journal and a reviewer for different journals. She has published several articles in peer-reviewed journals and received different awards in exhibitions and competitions including the Best Presenters, and the indexed journal publication award. She was also the National Winner of Generation Impact Fellowship 2020. Her existing research grants focus on learning analytics in online learning, and she is leading the flagship program of YSN-ASM Chrysalis Award 2023.

Ass. Prof. Gayda AlZohbi

Gayda AlZohbi is currently an assistant professor in the College of Sciences & Human Studies at Prince Mohamed Bin Fahd University-Khobar, KSA. She holds a PhD degree in Engineering Sciences and Technology from the Engineering school of Brussels, ULB- Brussels, Belgium. Her research interest focuses on Renewable energy, energy storage, hydrogen, sustainability, and higher education.

Dr. Callum Philbin

Dr. Callum Philbin is a Lecturer and Researcher in International Education with NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Netherlands. He was the winner of the Jeff Thompson Award from the University of Bath for his doctoral thesis exploring modalities of cosmopolitanism and mobility in international school students. His recent research focuses on the interdisciplinary nexus of education and machine learning.

Mrs. Filipa Lemos Cristina

“Filipa, a loving mother and a passionate advocate for humanity, underwent a transformative journey nearly 9 years ago when motherhood prompted profound self-reflection, leading her to rediscover her core values and life purpose. With a background of 20+ years in academia and multinational corporations, she transitioned from healthcare to education, where she supports a social impact EdTech initiative and founded a project focused on developing human skills – PowerUP.
PowerUp’s mission involves assisting organizations in adopting a more human-centred business model. This is achieved by fostering the development and acceleration of essential human skills, creating a positive impact on individuals and the overall organizational environment and reputation. Filipa also actively seeks out like-minded tribes that share her values.
It’s only together that amplification the importance the development of human skills can take place, both on a personal level and within organizations, advocating for a collective embrace of this purpose in this challenging new world.”

Ms. Keren Mamman Noar

Ms Keren Mamman Noar, RN MA, is an experienced nurse and clinical instructor specializing in internal medicine. With a passion for patient well-being, she combines her expertise with teaching, mentoring, and ongoing research to make a positive impact in healthcare and nursing education. With a passion for patient care, Keren has been working at Soroka University Medical Center in Israel, in the Department of Internal Medicine since 2003. Her responsibilities include promoting diabetes awareness and Keren’s commitment to education led her to become a Clinical Instructor at the School of Health Professions, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine, where she teaches in the Internal Medicine division. She is actively involved in training and mentoring students, facilitating their practical and theoretical learning experiences.

Dr. Yaxin Bi

School of Computing, Ulster University, UK

Topic: Understanding Student Engagement through Sentiment Analysis of Response Times to Coursework Feedback

Dr. Yaxin Bi is a Reader in School of Computing at Ulster University. His principal research interests include multiple supervised and unsupervised machine learning-based classification systems and ensemble methods in conjunction with the Dempter-Shafer (DS) theory of evidence; data analytics and decision making with uncertainty methods for satellite data exploitation with an emphasis on anomaly/change detection; and sentiment analytics for opinion mining. He has recently conducted a series of studies in using sentiment analytics to analyse student emotional engagement. Yaxin has more than 170 peer-reviewed publications in international journals and conferences. He has served for a number of international conferences as general chair, program chair and program committee member, he also is an associate editor for International Journal of Intelligence Systems as well as a steering committee member for the series of International Conference on Knowledge Science, Engineering and management (KSEM).

Dr. Seda Saraç

Seda Saraç is an Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction in the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Bahçeşehir University. She has been a faculty member since 2016, where she has been serving as Vice Dean and the head of the Department of Elementary Education and coordinator of the graduate studies of the department. Her research mainly focuses on metacognition.

Dr. Mohamed Amish

Dr Mohamed Amish is a senior lecturer and oil and gas engineering programme leader in the School of Engineering at Robert Gordon University. Mohamed’s research activity covers engineering education, with a particular focus on technology enhancement, work-based learning, and drilling optimisation. He is a senior fellow of the Higher Education Academy, a quality assurance reviewer, and serve as a Faculty Chief External Examiner at a UK university. He has been recognised with the “University Personal Tutor of the Year” and “Excellence in Teaching and Learning”, STAR Awards.

Dr. Asma binti Abdul Rahman

Dr. Asma binti Abdul Rahman is a Professor of Arabic linguistic education and Education in teaching Arabic as the second language at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. She became a Deputy vice of CEO/Deputy vice chancellor at Al-Madinah International University Malaysia (MEDIU) starting 10 March 2023 until 09 March 2028 for 2-5 years. She has more than 29 years’ experience mainly in Arabic linguistic education teaching undergraduates as well as supervising postgraduate students both locally and internationally. She is also involved in Arabic education at Kolej Permata Insan school KPG (gifted children and students).

Mr. Christopher Horger

Christopher Horger has been teaching academic writing at American universities for thirty-five years, twenty-eight of them in the Arab world. His interests include rhetoric and composition theory, applied linguistics, and cross-cultural communications. Since 2005 he has been Editor-in-Chief of the First Year Reader, a collection of the best student essays from the American University of Sharjah’s first-year writing program.

Ms. Elaine Saunches

Ms. Elaine Saunches holds a Master of Education Degree and a BSc in Library and Information Studies from the University of the West Indies, Mona. Her research interests are Teaching, particularly at the High School level, and Gender and Development Studies. Currently, she is employed as a Librarian at the University of the West Indies, Mona Library.

Dr. Eleni Tsami

Dr. Eleni Tsami studied Mathematics at the University of Athens and she holds Masters in “Teaching Mathematics and Methodology” and in “Banking”, PhD thesis, “The use of new technologies in teaching economics”. She is member of the Laboratory Teaching Personnel at the School of Finance and Statistics of the University of Piraeus.

MSC. Elia Pineda

Elia Elizabeth Pineda is a Statistician with a postgraduate degree in Higher Education and a Master’s degree in Applied Statistics for Scientific Research from the Evangelical University of El Salvador. She currently works as a scientific researcher and professor with interests in Education, Operational Statistics and Research

Prof. Dr. Margo Kondratieva

Prof. Dr. Margo Kondratieva is a professor of Mathematics and Mathematics Education at Memorial University. With her thirty years of teaching experience, she is a recipient of the Motivational Teaching Award and the Student Union Award for Teaching Excellence. Problem solving and the development of mathematical reasoning are amongst the topics of her scholarly interest.

Dr. Si Na Kew

She is a senior lecturer at Universiti Teknologi Malaysia and doing her postdoctoral program at Nanyang Technological University. Her research interests are educational technology, learning analytics, TESL, technology-enhanced language learning, etc. She is the Chair of YSN-ASM Science Leadership Working Group. She received several awards in exhibitions and competitions, best presenters, chancellor award, indexed journal publication award, etc.