Category: fellows23-oct-dec

Dr. Muhammad Shahid Habib is a KACIID FELLOW 2016 at Vienna, Austria. He is working as Assistant Professor and program advisor of Religious Studies/Comparative Religions Programs at Khawaja Fareed University of Engineering and Information Technology, Pakistan. His publications are more than 35 that published in national and international journals. Dr. Habib teaches at various universities in Pakistan and presents his research papers at national and international conferences. He has himself organized conferences and seminars in Pakistani universities. He speaks Arabic, English, Persian, and Urdu. He seeks to promote peace and harmony at national and international level through interreligious and intra-dialogue, and to serve humanity through minimizing armed conflicts among nations. He believes in the values of tolerance, pluralism, and diversity. His major Interest Areas: are Major World Religions, Islamic Studies, Muslim-Christian Theology of Interfaith Dialogue, Peace & Conflict Management, Arabic (Linguistic & Literature), Islamic Word-view & Civilization, Quranic & Hadith Sciences, Islamic Philosophy. Research Topic: Ensure Inclusive and Equitable Quality Education and Promote Lifelong Learning Opportunities for All through IRD in Pakistan  Host University: University of La Laguna, Spain

Geranda Mulla obtained the doctorate degree from the Faculty of Social Science, University of Tirana, Albania. Her area of interest is related to sustainable development, especially for young people. Research Topic: Cyber psychology and digital leadership and their impact in the learning process Host University: University of Catania Research Advisor: Elisabetta Sagone

Yousef Methkal Abd Algani  was born in Nahif, Israel, June 2, 1981. He graduated from the Department of Software Engineering, Technion in 2002, and another degree in Mathematics and Computer Science in 2008, Haifa University, Israel. In addition, he graduated with an M.Sc. in mathematics and Computer Science with a thesis in the field of Algebraic Topology, Haifa University, Israel, in 2012. Abd Algani completed his Ph.D. in Mathematics education in 2021and in 2022 a Post-Doctoral Student under the supervision of Prof. Zehavet Gross – Bar-Ilan University. He has also completed his teaching certificate, and a certificate in Measurement and Evaluation in Education from Oranim College. Abd Algani has worked as a lecturer in The Arab Academic College for Education in Israel, in the Department of Mathematics. He participated in several international conferences, and published articles in the field of mathematics and mathematical education.  Research Topic: HOMEWORK: A STUDY WITH REFERENCE TO THE PERFORMANCE OF MATHEMATICS STUDENTS Host University: University of Catania, Italy Research Advisor: Dr. Flavia Mammana, University of Catania, Italy

In 2003, he successfully graduated from Tbilisi State University the Faculty of International Business with the qualification of Economist. In 2005, he was awarded the Master’s Degree with the qualification of expert-diplomat; also has a Master’s Degree in International Marketing of Business Administration from Cardiff Metropolitan University School of Management. In 2018 was awarded the degree of „Doctor of Business Administration” from Tbilisi State university. The subject of his scientific-research is formulation and implementation of the business strategy, CBBE, consumer behavior, WOM communication and purchase intention. Tornike Khoshtaria has a vast experience working at various universities. He has won Erasmus Mundus and Erasmus + Scholarships financed by the European Commission. Research Topic: Investigating factors influencing medical smart watch adoption; empirical evidence from Georgia

Dr. Seray Tatli Dalioglu obtained her PhD in Educational Sciences from Anadolu University, Turkey in 2016.  She specialized in teacher education and published articles about teacher identity development during her doctoral studies. She has continued her academic career as an independent researcher in Oman since 2018. Research Topic: Re-thinking the teacher education programs in terms of Possible Selves Theory: A qualitative study in the Post Covid Era in Oman Host University University of Catania, Italy Research Advisor: Dr. Letterio Todaro Letterio, University of Catania, Italy

I, Professor Dr. Sabahat Akram have rich and diversified Professional experience of more than twenty-five years. provided services in the fields of University teaching, project planning & Management, Research writing, and the training and development of human resources. I have worked in most of the key administrative positions in the University like treasurer and Director planning, currently working as Dean faculty of Social sciences and Humanities. My thirty (30) research articles have been published in national and international Journals. Most of my research publications revolve around the economic and socioeconomic environments of AJK and Pakistan. I have presented papers at conferences and attended many trainings in and outside Pakistan. And I am also a member and headed many committees at universities and other social entities. Research Topic:  Value chain Analysis of Tourism Industry of Pakistan in post-COVID Era. Host University:  Saint Joseph University (USJ), Macao, (China) Research Advisor: Dr. Alessandro Lampo,  Saint Joseph University (USJ), Macao, (China)  

I’m a Phd holder in economics and permanent lecturer in University of Yaounde (UY-2) / International Relations Institute of Cameron (IRIC) since 2008. I was part of a programme with the United Nations System in a project consisting on gender culture and human rights at the fifth programme of cooperation Cameroon-UNFPA in 2008, and consultant at ONUFemmes for a study for institutional gender audit for the development project on agricultural values and channels (PD_CVA) in 2019. Out of the seminars in my country, I followed other workshops abroad like:  3rd cycle Inter-University Programme in Economics at the Ouagadougou University (Burkina fasso), a Seminar on the Economic Coopration China-Cameroun at Pékin, a Seminar based on the African women leaders in Morocco, a Seminar in Italy based on the strengthening of the partnership between IRIC and UNIPD in July 2022. Also, I published more than 10 articles and participated in collectives books. Research Topic: Impact of the COVID19 pandemic on the economies of African countries Host University: University of La Laguna, Spain

She is an italian Research fellow for the Research & Innovation Strategy and Technology transfer Office at Sapienza University of Rome, Italy. She obtained a PhD in Cultural heritage, Landscape and Territory at University Tor Vergata of Rome, Department of Humanities, Education and Society with a thesis on Social Well-being Indicators as an instrument of governance for local policies as a comparison between Italy and New Zealand case studies. She also obtained a Nessie Erasmus Mundus scholarship as a PhD Exchange student at the Economics Research Unit of Lincoln University, New Zealand. She obtained a Master of Arts degree in Economics, Public Administration and International Institution at Roma Tre University. She worked for Academic and Research institution such as “LUISS”, Guido Carli International Social Studies University of Rome for the Departments of Economics, Management, Political Science and Finance (Education innovation and Study plans Orienteering Area); for the School of Government and the School of European Political Economy (coordination of the Master programs); for “Roma Tre” University of Rome, Department of Foreign cultures; for Fondazione Sviluppo Sostenibile, the italian institution for the sustainable development. Research Topic: A social well-being comparison between Italy, New Zealand and Canada:  where is the real “dolce vita”? Host University: University of La  Laguna, Spain Research Advisor: Francisco Javier Amador, University of La  Laguna, Spain

My name is Giorgia Mavica, I’m PhD Doctor in Human Science and Research Fellow in Sociology for the Horizon 2020 Project PARTIPATION (https://participation-in.eu/) at the Department of Education, University of Catania. My research interests focus on young public engagements in collective actions and social movements, in particular stressing on youth subjectivity and collective identity. Before taking the position of Research Fellow in the Project PARTIPATION, I worked as a Junior Fellow on several projects: “Unaccompanied and a Separated Children in their Transition to Adulthood in Italy” (lead partner ISMU Foundation, funded by UNICEF, UNHCR and IOM) and NORADICA – Inter-Religious Dialogue Against Radicalization of Youth through Innovative Learning Practices at School (KA2 Erasmus+). Since February 2018 I worked in the Erasmus+ project “Multicultural Schools. Enhancing Cultural and Linguistic Treasure of Europe through Teachers”, Department of Education Sciences, University of Catania. Research Topic: Young people collective experiences and contradictions in post-pandemic times Host University University of La Laguna, Spain Research Advisor: Dr. Josué Gutiérrez Barroso, University of La Laguna, Spain

– Dr. Fathi Shamma: Head of the education department, The Arab Academic  college for Education Israel- Haifa. – Reviewer: European Journal of Educational Research. Journal of education, Thinking Skills and Creativity. Areas of Specialty – Educational Administration – Teaching methods – Neuro- Pedagogy –  School Climate – Social Emotional Learning – Technology in education – Distance Learning Educational Qualifications B.A.- Middle east studies Haifa university. M.A.- Educational Counseling – North Eastern University U.S.A. M.A.- Leadership and administration in education- Haifa university. PhD- Yarmouk university Jordan. Research Topic: Teachers Job Satisfaction during Covid-19: A Comparative Study among Israel, Jordan, Lebanon, KSA, Germany Host University: University of Catania, Italy Research Advisor: Dr. Raffaella Strongoli, University of Catania, Italy

Enida Pulaj (Brakaj) is a Lecturer at the University of Vlora “Ismail Qemali”, Albania. After several years of bank experience, she joined the Management group in the Business Department at University of Vlora. She has extensive teaching experience in a wide range of Management courses such as: Introduction to management, Strategic management, Strategic planning in public administration and Managerial decision making. The main teaching activity regards courses to undergraduate and MSc. students of Business Administration programs. Currently, she holds a PhD from the University of Tirana, Albania. Her research interests include industry analysis, competitiveness and multiple criteria decision analysis. Recently, her research is focused on the integration of entrepreneurship education on pre-university curricula. She has written several articles in national and international scientific journals and has delivered many speeches in international conferences. Actually, she is part of several projects supported from EU funds.  Research Topic: ENHANCING ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION IN ALBANIA DEVELOPING COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS Host University University of La Laguna, Spain