Academic Profile

Learn more about my research and higher education teaching activities

My Research

Synopsis

My research is centered around the intersection of education, innovation, and sustainable development, with a particular emphasis on understanding and enhancing learning experiences. By employing mixed methods social network analysis, I examine the complex interplay of social connections and their influence on informal learning and innovation. This multifaceted approach enables me to investigate the potential of digital teaching environments and service-learning initiatives in promoting education for sustainable development. Through this comprehensive exploration, I aim to contribute to the development of effective learning strategies across contexts and the fostering of a more sustainable future.

Key Topics

  • innovation
  • informal learning
  • mixed methods social network analysis
  • education for sustainable development
  • digital teaching environments
  • service-learning

Key Metrics

  • > 3.5M grant money
  • h-index > 22
  • > 80 academic journal articles/chapters
  • 5 research awards

Research Transparency and Open Science

I passionately uphold the principles of openness and transparency in the realm of science. It is my conviction that sharing methodologies, results, and interpretations openly fosters collaboration, enriches understanding, and accelerates discovery. I believe that by promoting transparency, we can mitigate bias, uphold scientific integrity, and facilitate reproducibility. It is through these values that we can ensure science remains a democratic and inclusive endeavor, advancing humanity’s collective knowledge.

My Teaching

Synopsis

As an educator, I am deeply committed to fostering a rich and engaging learning environment for my students. Drawing from my expertise in service-learning and education for sustainable development, I strive to create a curriculum that connects theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world applications. My teaching approach is both research-based and research-oriented, ensuring that students not only learn from the latest findings but also develop essential skills in inquiry and critical thinking. By leveraging digitally driven tools and platforms, I aim to provide a dynamic and interactive educational experience, encouraging students to actively participate and collaborate in their learning journey, ultimately preparing them to become thoughtful, responsible, and innovative global citizens.

Key Topics

  • service-learning
  • education for sustainable development
  • research-based & research-oriented
  • digitally driven

Key Metrics

  • 6 teaching awards