2025 COM PRO

1. Michael Losavio, Associate Professor, University of Louisville, USA.
   Title: Community Engagement in Cybersecurity, Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence Use.
2. Marian Carcary, Assistant Professor, Mary Immaculate College, Ireland.
   Patrick Buckland, Teaching Fellow, Co-Director, The Irish Centre for AI Research in Education, Mary Immaculate College, Ireland.
   Title: Rebuilding Confidence in Higher Education Assessments – A Conceptualized, Holistic Approach for the Era of Artificial Intelligence.
3. Thang Nguyen, Adjunct Professor, Virscend University & Emeritus Professor, California State University Long Beach, USA.
   Title: AI as a Living Species: A Perspective of Using AI in Investigating Human and AI Decisions with Hidden and Malicious Intent.
4. Nils Fischer, Lecturer, Hochschule Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
   Michael Schellenbach, Research Associate, Hochschule Ruhr West University of Applied Sciences, Germany.
   Title: Factor Analysis for Trust in AI Systems in Safety-Critical and Non-Safety-Critical Situations.

1. Shannon Bowen, Professor, University of South Carolina, USA.
   Title: Public Affairs Use of AI, Social Media, & Ethical Problems during Crises and Emergencies.
2. Jean A. Berlie, Researcher, Asiatic Society Paris, France.
   Title: Modern Trends in Education and Artificial Intelligence. China and Hong Kong.
3. Meltem Cakar, Academic Staff, DHBW Heidenheim, Germany.
   Anke Hutzschenreuter, Professor, DHBW Heidenheim, Germany.
   Title: GPT vs. GPT with RAG: A Study on Efficiency and Accuracy in Handling University-Specific Queries.
4. Monica Di Domenico, PhD Student, University of Salerno, Italy.
   Alessia Sozio, PhD Student, Pegaso University, Italy,
   Fabrizio Schiavo, PhD Student, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy.
   Pio Alfredo Di Tore, Associate Professor, University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, Italy.
   Title: An Avatar for the Thesis Defence: The Narrative Power of Chatbots.

Moderator: Gregory T. Papanikos, President, Athens Institute.

1. Svetlana Mikhaylichenko, Professor, University of Toronto Scarborough, Canada.
   Title: Teaching Natural Sciences in a Canadian University.
2. Catherine Lanaris, Professor, University of Quebec in Outaouais, Canada.
   Title: Challenges of Developing Inclusive Practices in French-Canadian (Quebec) Elementary Schools and Teacher Training.
3. Tom Wanyama, Associate Professor, W Booth School of Engineering Practice and Technology, McMaster
   University, Canada.
   Title: Reimagining Canadian Engineering Education Through Learning Factories.
4. Ron Phillips, Associate Professor, Nipissing University, Canada.
   Title: Education in Canada: DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) are not Dirty Words to be Erased.

1. Samuel Seaman, Professor, Pepperdine University, USA.
   Title: Can Social Media Turn Higher Education’s Dreams into Reality?
2. Tom Wanyama, Associate Professor, McMaster University, Canada.
   Title: Multipurpose Learning Factory.
3. Mari Van Wyk, Academic Leader: Teaching Practice, University of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
   Title: Influence of Gender on Participation during Practical Work in Technology Education.
4. Tom Wanyama Jr, Software Developer, McMaster University, Canada.
   Tom Wanyama, Associate Professor, McMaster University, Canada.
   Title: Instructional Material Improvement through Software-Driven Standardization.

1. Cristina Promentino, Professor, University of Salerno, Italy.
   Fausta Sabatano, Associate Professor, University of Salerno, Italy.
   Title: The Potentiality of Outdoors for All in Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities. A Research in Contexts of Marginalisation and Socio-Cultural Distress.
2. Gloria Otchere, Associate Professor, Volda University College, Norway.
   Title: Language Policy, Instruction and Assessment of Reading in Ghana’s Basic Schools. A Critical Evaluation.
3. Filomena Izzo, PhD Student, University of Macerata, Italy.
   Fausta Sabatano, Associate Professor, University of Salerno, Italy.
   Title: Life Transitions and Disability: A Scoping Review of School-to-Work Guidance in an Inclusive Perspective.
4. John Spiridakis, Professor, St. John’s University, USA.
   Gulnur Ozbek, Researcher, St. John’s University, USA.
   Seokhee Cho, Professor, St. John’s University, USA.
   Title: A Cross-Cohort Comparison of a Dual-Certificate Professional Development Project: Examining Early and Sustained Impacts on Emerging School Leaders Working with English Learners.

1. Elizabeth Diaz, Associate Professor, University of Texas at Arlington, USA.
   Title: Using AI in Book Writing with Human Supervision: A Case Study in Astronomy. (Monday)
2. Rita Colace, PhD Student, University of Salerno, Italy.
   Michele Domenico Todino, Senior Researcher, University of Salerno, Italy.
   Iolanda Zollo, Full Professor, University of Salerno, Italy.
   Title: Artificial Intelligence and Didactics: Suggestions for Teaching Latin.
3. Roberta Pastore, PhD Student, University of Salerno, Italy.
   Erika Marie Pace, Associate Professor, University of Salerno, Italy.
   Stefano Di Tore, Professor, University of Salerno, Italy.
   Title: Mediterranean Children’s Embassy and Trotula AI Ambassador: Diplomacy and Digital Innovation to Promote Integration and Dialogue.
4. Oscar Abdounur, Associate Professor, University of Sao Paulo, Brazil.
   Rafael Andrade Pereira, Professor, Interamerican University Association (AUI), Brazil.
   Title: Exploring Relationships between Mathematics/Physics, and Music at the School: A Preliminary Educational Approach under the Perspective of Musical Instruments.

1. Nello Scarabottolo, Full Professor, University of Milan, Italy.
   Title: Reliability of Online Assessment: The Experience of a Large Multidisciplinary University.
2. Eleanor Eytam, Assistant Professor, Zefat Academic College, Israel.
   Sharon Zlotnik, Assistant Professor, Zefat Academic College, Israel.
   Title: Textual Priming in User Interfaces: Advancing Understanding in Human-Computer Interaction.
3. Massood Towhidnejad, Chair, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA.
   Title: Scrum-For-One a Framework to Improve Individual Productivity.
4. Franziska Schuetz, Research Assistant, DHBW Heidenheim, Germany.
   Till Hänisch, Professor, DHBW Heidenheim, Germany.
   Title: Enhancing Student Evaluation with AI-Driven Text Analysis for Quality Assurance in Higher Education.

1. Djuradj Budimir, Professor, University of Westminster, UK.
   Cihan Ucar, Student, University of Westminster, UK.
   Olga Yugay, Student, University of Westminster, UK.
   Title: Integrating IoT Detection Sensors for Intelligent Classroom Utilization.
2. John Medellin, Chief Technology Officer, Medellin Applied Research Concepts, LLC, USA.
   Title: Scalability and Cyber Resilience in Gated Array Blockchain Enabled Devices.
3. Thomas Fehlmann, Senior Researcher, Euro Project Office AG, Switzerland.
   Title: Explainable AI in View of Ancient Mythology – How Homer Perceived Robotics.
4. Antonia Puccio, PhD Student, University of Molise, Italy.
   Francesca Di Virgilio, Professor, University of Molise, Italy.
   Maria Cristina Manocchio, Researcher, University of Molise, Italy.
   Title: Strategic Application of AI Tools in Enhancing Tourism for SMEs: The Tourist Management in the Seismic Risk Areas.

1. Agnieszka Jastrzebska, Associate Professor, Warsaw University of Technology, Poland.
   Title: Image-Based Time Series Classification: Comparison of the Existing Techniques.
2. Manuel Lehner, PhD Student, University of Passau, Germany.
   Title: Event-based Energy Modelling.
3. Balgaisha Mukanova, Professor, Astana IT University, Kazakhstan.
   Madina Junussova, Senior Lecturer, Eurasian National University, Kazakhstan.
   Tolkyn Myrgalikyzy, Associate Professor, Astana IT University, Kazakhstan.
   Title: Machine Learning Application for Classification and Analysis of Water Reservoirs in Kazakhstan Via Satellite Images.

1. Carsten Lecon, Professor, Aalen University, Germany.
   Stefanie Soeser, Research Assistant, Aalen University, Germany.
   Andre Stegmaier, Research Assistant, Aalen University, Germany.
   Title: Designing Immersive Learning Experiences: Teaching Robotics Programming in Virtual 3D Environments.
2. Bo Hang, Dean of the Graduate School, Hubei University of Arts and Science, China.
   Yanduo Zhang, President, Hubei University of Arts and Science, China.
   Renye Wu, Deputy Dean, College of Agriculture, Fujian Agriculture and Forestry University, China.
   Title: Integration, Innovation, and Practice of the Talent Cultivation Model Combining Computer Science and Agriculture Science.
3. Mihail Calalb, Associate Professor, Ion Creangă State Pedagogical University of Chișinău, Moldova.
   Title: Application of Combined Constructivist Strategies in Physics Teaching.
4. Einat Nevo, Head of Early Childhood Education, Western Galilee College, Israel.
   Vered Vaknin-Nusbaum, Head of Literacy Center, Western Galilee College, Israel.
   So-Young Kang, Director of Center for Teaching and Learning, Gwynedd Mercy University, USA.
   Title: The Unique Contribution of Hybrid Technological Literacy Intervention, Delivered during COVID-19 Pandemic, on Kindergartener’s Language Abilities.