Dr. Katalin Harangus is an Associate Professor at the Teacher Training Institute of Sapientia Hungarian University of Transylvania. She holds a degree in Computer Science and a PhD in Engineering. Her research focuses on digital competences in teacher education and problem-solving, with numerous publications and international conference presentations.

Professor and Vice Dean of School of Education and Graduate School of Education, Kwansei Gakuin University, Japan. Former Dean of Department of Special Needs Education, Chiba University. Theory of the concept of Special Educational Needs and Inclusion in Education. Outstanding Academic Literature Award in 2021 by Japanese Association of Special Needs Education.

Dr. Eyal Eckhaus is a Senior Lecturer at The Academic College of Israel and a data science researcher. He develops software tools for text and sentiment analysis, integrating data science with social science methods. His research spans education, well-being, and disability studies, generating evidence-based insights to inform policy and practice and produce rigorous, actionable knowledge.

Abdulrahman Hamad is the Director of Administration and a professional translator at Dadyar Group, where he manages organizational operations and supports international communication. He holds a degree in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) from Urmia University, complemented by additional studies in Business Management and Translation. With a strong background in both education and administration, he has developed expertise in bridging language and cultural gaps, enabling effective collaboration across diverse academic and professional settings.

His research and professional interests focus on language education, translation studies, and cross-cultural communication, with particular attention to how language facilitates mutual understanding. Abdulrahman has participated in several international conferences and projects, where he has been recognized for his contributions to translation quality and organizational leadership. He is committed to advancing innovative approaches in translation and administration, while fostering meaningful dialogue between cultures through education and communication.

Josephine Ebejer Grech is an educator and researcher with a special interest in neuroscience, neuroplasticity, and positive psychology. She graduated as a teacher with a Bachelor in Education degree, followed by a distinction in a Master’s in Applied Educational Leadership, and a distinction in a Master’s in Business Administration. Special awards include the Outstanding Student Award as an MBA student, and the Outstanding Educator Award 2024–25 by the Quality Assurance in Pre-Tertiary and Higher Education International. She is actively involved in delivering professional development sessions across schools, focusing on strategies to enhance wellbeing and build academic resilience among students. She published several academic papers and presented her work in a number of conferences at the University of London, Cambridge and Oxford. Her work is grounded in evidence-based practices and aims to empower educators with practical tools for fostering healthier learning environments.

Dr. Mireille Riachi is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Education at the University of Balamand, Lebanon, specializing in curriculum development, teaching methodology, and assessment. She holds a PhD in Education from Université de Paris III–Sorbonne Nouvelle (France) in 2007, with a thesis on classroom interactions in French language teaching in Lebanon. With over 13 years of academic experience, she has supervised numerous master’s theses, developed academic programs, and delivered workshops on differentiated instruction, competency-based assessment, and innovative teaching strategies. Her research interests include digital mind mapping, artificial intelligence in education, and teachers’ evaluative practices, with publications in international journals and presentations at global conferences. Dr. Riachi is also a certified DELF examiner and an active member of international associations such as ADMEE and FIPF. She has been recognized for her contributions to teacher training and educational development across Lebanon.

Doctor in Mathematics Education, Associate Professor at the Federal University of Alagoas, teacher in undergraduate courses in mathematics and Pedagogy. Leader of Mathematics Education Research Group (GPEM).

Lecturer in the School of Accountancy at the University of the Free State, lecturing fist year accounting and legal accounting. I am co-author of an accounting textbook. My interests include teaching and mentoring students to become lifelong learners. Recently I received an exceptional academic achievers award under the Khothatsa Project.

Mary C. Booth, Ph.D. is a lecturer at the Technological University of the Shannon (TUS), Ireland where she is a member of the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Science and Biotechnology. She lectures in the disciplines of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology. Prior to this she was a researcher at the University of Oklahoma, USA studying the molecular pathogenesis and epidemiology of bacterial infection.