Committee

Dr. Linda Torresin

Dr. Ivana Pirohová

Dr. Melissa Comer

Dr. Pedro Ribeiro Mucharreira

Pedro R. Mucharreira is an Invited Assistant Professor and Integrated Researcher at Institute of Education, University of Lisbon, and Assistant Professor at Higher Institute of Educational Sciences (ISCE). He has a PhD in Education from the Institute of Education, University of Lisbon, and a degree in Management. He has published several articles in indexed scientific journals (SJR SCOPUS, ISI Web of Science, QUALIS CAPES), book chapters and conference proceedings. Researcher in competitive financed research projects. Reviewer, member of several scientific committees in conferences and international journals. Research Interests: Education, Teacher Training, Economics of Education, Management.

Dr. Katrin Herget

Katrin Herget is Assistant Professor at the Department of Languages and Cultures at the University of Aveiro in Portugal. She teaches Specialised Translation, Translation Technology and German for Sepecific Purposes. She is a full member of the Languages, Literatures and Cultures Research Centre (CLLC).

Her research interests include Specialised Translation, Translation Technology, Languages for Specific Purposes and Contrastive Linguistics.

Dr. Ibtasam Thakur

Dr. Ibtasam Thakur (Ph.D) is an Assistant Professor in Lahore College for Women, University, Pakistan. Currently, she is on Postdoctoral fellowship in Department of Education Studies, University of Warwick. Her expertise comprises Moral Education, Inclusive Education, and intellectual disability. She is a member of The Asia Pacific Network of Moral Education. Her scholarly contributions include twenty-four publications in national and international journals.

Dr. Ahmed Hemdan

Dr. Ahmed Hemdan is an associate professor at the Special and Gifted Education Dept., College of Education, UAE University. He received his PhD from the University of Arizona in 2006. He published over 50 book chapters and journal articles in peer-reviewed journals and books. He is an active member in several international professional associations. He won several local and national awards.

Dr. Tawanda Chinengundu

Dr. Tawanda Chinengundu is an Engineering Graphics and Design lecturer at the University of Pretoria and holds a Doctorate in Curriculum Studies (University of South Africa) and a MEd in TVET (University of Zimbabwe). He published and reviewed several book chapters and journal articles. Research interests: Technology integration, VET Teacher Education, STEM education, Project-based learning.

Dr. Rachel Takriti

Dr Rachel Takriti is an Associate Professor of Early Childhood Education and the Chair of the Curriculum and Instruction Department in the College of Education at the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU). Dr Rachel has a Ph.D. and B.Sc. in Psychology from the University of Surrey.  Prior to moving to the UAE, she held positions at Birmingham University, Sheffield Hallam University, and Leeds Beckett University. Dr Rachel’s research interests are: science education in early years; starting school experiences and educational transitions; differences in how transitions are experienced by different groups; cross-cultural education in the early years; and the understanding of social groups, prejudice and discrimination in childhood.

Dr. Natia Abashidze

• Dr. Natia Abashidze is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Exact Sciences and Education, Department of Languages and Information Technologies 
  at  Shota Rustavely State University in Batumi, Georgia. She teaches French as a second foreign language, French for Sepecific Purposes, 
  Foreign language teaching methods.
  The focal issues of her research are Foreign language teaching methods, French language, Contrastive analysis, Linguo-Cultural Studies, 
  Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics, Endangered languages. 

Dr. Panagiotis Kosmas

• Dr. Panagiotis Kosmas is a Special Scientist (Greek language) at the Language Centre of the Cyprus University of Technology and a post-doctoral researcher at the Cyprus Interaction Lab.

  Panagiotis holds a Ph.D. in Educational Technology for the Cyprus Interaction Lab of the Cyprus University of Technology, a M.Ed in Pedagogical Sciences (Universita Degli Studi Roma III - Italy), a MA in New Technologies in Learning and Communication (Cyprus University of Technology) and a BA in Classical Studies (National University of Athens - Greece). He has several years of experience in Higher Education and in his Ph.D. research has investigated the implementation of embodied learning and kinesthetic approaches via technology in real educational settings. His research interests include teaching methodologies mediated by emerging technologies, child-computer interaction, instructional design, educational technology, language teaching and learning. As a researcher, he has published papers in international conferences and journals and has participated in various research projects.

Dr. Evjonda Pylli

Dr. Evjonda Pylli is a full-time lecturer at the Faculty of Education and Philology, “Fan S. Noli”, University, Korce, Albania. She completed her doctorate on April, 03, 2017, Department of Psycho-Pedagogy at the “University of Tirana”, Faculty of Social Science. She has an experience of more than 10 years as a lecturer in higher education. She has participated in conferences and activities related to education, management, quality assurance, planning, etc. She is a lecturer of several subjects such as: Critical thinking, Social World of the Children, Pedagogical Comunication, Knowledge in Social Sciences, Models of didactic mediation, Classroom management, Social Psychology.

The Areas of expertise are; teaching methodology, preparation and training of teachers of pre-university education. She participated in the training of teachers in the service of pre-university education, as a trainer of the module: "Education for human rights", part of the Vocational Training Center at University "Fan S. Noli", Korce, from 2016 onwards, providing assistance in the field of education for pre-university teachers.

She currently runs a non-profit organization that is focused on children and parents in the field of education and inclusion. Evionda also, has participated as a local coordinator and board member in non-profit organizations of psycho-social nature, which among other things, they focus on the engagement of local and foreign lecturers and professionals in the development of seminars, trainings, and similar psycho-educational activities, as well as the treatment of problems in education, their management and the improvement of teaching methods. She has been part of national and international projects as leader and in the capacity of expert, supporting teacher through training of students coming from the vulnerable layers in Albania.

She has participated in working groups at the institutional level as a member of the commission for the Evaluation of the Periodic Internal Report on different study programs. She has published as an author and co-author, scientific researches and professional articles, some of which have been published in foreign journals in English language, with impact factor or indexed in Scopus, etc.

Dr. Shabalala NP

Dr. Pandora Dorouka

Dr. Alma Karasaliu

Dr. Alma Karasaliu is a full-time lecturer at Fan S. Noli University in Korça, Albania. She has been contributing her expertise to the Faculty of Education and Philology since 2011. Specializing in Translation and English for Specific Purposes (ESP), she obtained her doctorate from Tirana University. Dr. Karasaliu's research interests encompass a wide range of topics, including audio-translation, comparative translation, terminology translation, ESP methodologies, online teaching, and Stylistics. With a passion for advancing knowledge in her field, she actively engages in scholarly pursuits to improve language education and facilitate cross-cultural communication. 

Dr. Ana Chankvetadze

Dr. Nisrine El Hannach

Dr. Nisrine El Hannach is an Assistant Professor of English Linguistics. She is a Moroccan Professor and Researcher. She is the president’s counselor of international relations and correspondence of Ahumi University, she is also the director of conferences, seminars, and training center at the same university, and the Secretary of the Editorial Board of OJS Journal. She is also in charge of an educational institute in charge of empowering nonspeaking Arabic communities and helping them learn Arabic using creative approaches, she has also been involved in developing and designing a platform for online Arabic language assessment e-lang. Throughout her career as a professor, she has been teaching a number of subjects related to FLT and ESP in a number of private and public institutions. Along with her interest in linguistics, education, and communication Nisrine El Hannach is interested in Gender issues in relation to communication and migration.

Dr. Azadeh Nemati

Dr. Andrea C. Valente

Dr. Dorela Kaҫauni

Dr. Dorela Kaçauni is an English lecturer with extensive experience and expertise in English language teaching and academic research. Currently serving as a Full-time English Lecturer at "Fan S. Noli" University in Korçë, Albania since February 2013, she holds a Doctor of Science Degree in Linguistics with a focus on Didactics. Dr. Kaçauni has contributed significantly to the field through her research on topics such as teaching English to young learners and the role of children's literature in language education. Her publications span prestigious journals and international conferences, reflecting her commitment to advancing pedagogy. With strong communication and organizational skills, she excels in course design, content creation, and student evaluation, supported by proficiency in educational technologies.

Dr. Zoi Antonopoulou