ICPATME – International Conference on Pedagogical Advances in Technology-Mediated Education

Piet Kommers is Professor of UNESCO Learning Technologies and built his career as researcher in cognitive and social support for communication and education. He instigated European research projects from the early stage of DELTA (1988) until the ongoing EU projects. The citations of his more than 300 publications exceed 9000 and reach the h-index of 37.

Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret, PhD in Educational Psychology and Foreign Language Education, Professor in Education Studies, is Chair of the Board in STARTINFORUM International Project Management and Business Consultancy Company (Turkey), Committee Chair of IATELS, Director of English IATELS International English Academy. During her professional life she has been teaching and conducting research within foreign languages, translation and language studies, educational and organisational psychology, ICT in education and online learning in different universities of Ukraine and Turkey. She has a wide organisational and administrative experience, gained while heading the university departments and other administrative units, coordinating international educational and research projects. Prof. Dr. Iryna Sekret is a member of the organising committees for a number of international conferences, a member of the reviewing and editorial boards of international academic journals. With more than ten years of experience in e-learning, she has been conducting research in MOOCs for different purposes, ICT in education and, namely, in training teachers and translators, participating in a number of the international projects on Online Pedagogy and Teaching English. Her research and educational interests are in FLT methodology, educational and organisational psychology, e-learning.

Acting Dean of the Education Faculty
After receiving his doctorate degree from Indiana University (USA) in 2000, Erdinç Çakıroğlu worked as a faculty member at Middle East Technical University (METU). He was the founding president of the Center for STEM Education at METU. He has been working at TED University since 2023.

He took part in teacher training and professional development programs at national and international levels. He carried out various national and international projects for the development of research-based innovative curricula.

Prof. Parasar, Dean, School of Liberal Education, Galgotias University, Greater Noida, Bharat (India). She is CMI Level V Management & Leadership Trainer (United Kingdom), Ph.D., MBA, M.Sc. Anthropology (Gold Medal), M.A. Sociology.
Prof. Anuradha Parasar’s work experience spans over 25 plus years in academia and academic administration. She is one of the founding Faculty member for various Universities.
Dr Parasar has extensive research contribution through books, Self - Learning Materials, Policy Handbooks, Research papers, Edited book and Case Studies.
Since 2010 Prof. Parasar has run successfully various campaign and movements for creating awareness about social problems & issues.
As multi-perspective person, she takes keen interest in promoting Yoga, Indian Traditional Medicine System – Ayurveda, Social Welfare Planning & Management, Community Connect, Nature Connect, Rural & Tribal Connect etc.

Michael Hallissy is a researcher and policy consultant in the field of digital education. A former primary teacher who has worked in the field for over 30 years, he has a strong interest in how digital technology can enhance teaching, learning and assessment practices. He works closely with the Department of Education and the European Commission on a range of digital education policy issues, while also engaging in research around the impact of digital technologies in schools and other settings. He is particularly interested in the potential of blended and online learning in education and how emerging technologies can positively impact education for all.

Dr. Tomayess Issa, PhD, SFHEA, PREP, MACS, is a senior lecturer at the Faculty of Business and Law at Curtin University. Tomayess completed her doctoral research in web development and human factors. Tomayess is interested in establishing teaching methods to enhance the students’ learning experiences and resolve problems that they face. Tomayess published her work in several peer-reviewed journals, books, and book chapters, and participated in local and global conferences. Tomayess is a section editor for society and politics at Heliyon Elsevier Limited. Tomayess supervised PhD, Master of Phil, and Master Dissertations and received Curtin Guild Awards for her teaching and supervision. Tomayess received the overall Student Guild Outstanding Achievement in Teaching Excellence 2017 Award university-wide. Tomayess received the 2021 Green Gown Awards Australasia: Next Generation Learning and Skills, Highly Commended, for the Green Information Technology and Sustainability unit. Tomayess received the Research Supervisor Award 2022 from the Curtin Guild Excellence in Teaching Awards.

Prof. Dr. Ilknur Istifci, PhD in ELT, is the Head of the Foreign Languages Department in Anadolu University (Turkey). She is an active researcher and educator, focussing on the issues of English language teaching, ICT in education, distance learning and teaching. She has a profound experience of academic writing and editing. Prof. Dr. Istifci is a member of the international conference organising committees and editorial boards of academic journals. Her research interests include emerging technologies and their application in education, social media in education, communicative strategies in English as a foreign language.

Experienced PHD with a demonstrated history of working in the e-learning industry. Skilled in English as a Second Language (ESL), Educational Technology, Instructional Design, Curriculum Development, and Teacher Training. Strong research professional with a Doctor of Philosophy - PhD focused in Linguitics from University of Tirana .

Dr. Mahnaz is a lecturer and a member of the Academic Capability Development team in the Faculty of Business and Law at Curtin University, Australia. She provides capability building and practical guidance on innovative and effective approaches to academic skills development, assessment and curriculum design, as well as teaching practices. Mahnaz holds a PhD in Applied Linguistics and has held several academic roles at Australian and Chinese universities, teaching and consulting with staff and students. Her research interests include phonology, intercultural communication, assessment design, and the pedagogical implications of English as a lingua franca.