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ESI Members Network
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Pr. Florentin Azia DimbuUniversité Pédagogique Nationale, Democratic Republic of Congo
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Nermin SiphoclyMisr International University (MIU), Egypt
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Dr. Malick ThiamCheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (Senegal)
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Martha Elena Cervantes SanchezInstituto Tecnológico Superior de Escárcega, Mexico
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Moussitou Moukouengo RollandUniversité Denis Sassou-N’Guesso (UDSN), Congo
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Sanjeev Wagh, PhDGovernment College of Engineering, Karad, India
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Aide Mancilla Bocarando, PhDMonterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESM), Mexico
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Saniela Xhaferi, PhDUniversity of Tirana, Albania
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Nino Sachaleli, PhDGrigol Robakidze University, Georgia
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María Jose Bravo Ramos, PhDUniversidad Andina Simon Bolivar, Ecuador
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Hajdi Xhixha, PhDUniversity For Business and Technology, Kosovo
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Gunel Poladova, PhDAzerbaijan University of Tourism and Management, Azerbaijan
Pr. Florentin Azia Dimbu
Pr. Florentin Azia Dimbu
📍 Université Pédagogique Nationale (UPN), Kinshasa – RDC
Faculté de Psychologie et des Sciences de l’Éducation
Département d’Orientation Scolaire et Professionnelle
📧 [email protected] | [email protected]
Profil académique
Professeur titulaire en sciences de l’éducation, spécialiste en psychopathologie sociale, psychométrie et méthodologie de la recherche. Expert reconnu dans l’étude des enfants en situation de rue, avec une solide expérience en enseignement, recherche, encadrement doctoral et consultance institutionnelle.
Centres d’intérêt
- Psychopathologie sociale
- Psychométrie et construction des tests
- Méthodologie de la recherche en sciences sociales
Formation
- Doctorat en Sciences de l’Éducation, Université Marien-Ngouabi (2009) – Mention Très honorable
- DEA en Sciences de l’Éducation, Université Marien-Ngouabi (2002) – Mention Très bien
- Licence en Orientation Scolaire et Professionnelle, UPN (1988) – Distinction
Expérience professionnelle (sélection)
- Professeur Titulaire, UPN (depuis 2009)
- Doyen, Faculté de Psychologie et Sciences de l’Éducation, UPN (2016–2019)
- Chef de Département OSP, UPN (2010–2015)
- Consultant, Ministère de la Fonction Publique (depuis 2015)
- Expert principal, Fonds Social de Développement – Ambassade de France (2012–2015)
- Consultant, War Child (2013)
- Conseiller gouvernemental (Premier Ministre, Ministre d’État, Gouverneur de la ville de Kinshasa)
- Fondateur/Président, ONG et structures éducatives (Aide aux enfants en difficulté, Bible Pour Tous)
Activités académiques
- Enseignements en psychologie sociale, psychométrie, diagnostic psychologique et méthodologie
- Supervision de nombreux mémoires et thèses de doctorat
- Direction de plusieurs thèses soutenues (≥ 7)
- Participation à des jurys internationaux (Afrique et Europe)
Publications (sélection récente)
- Articles scientifiques dans European Scientific Journal, Akofena, Lakisa
- Ouvrages chez L’Harmattan (éducation, entrepreneuriat, enfants de la rue)
- Travaux sur : psychotraumatismes, tests psychologiques, éducation en Afrique
Responsabilités scientifiques
- Vice-président de l’AFIRSE (Association Francophone Internationale de Recherche Scientifique en Éducation)
- Membre de plusieurs comités scientifiques internationaux
- Interventions dans colloques internationaux (Europe, Afrique, Canada)
Langues
- Français
- Lingala
Informations personnelles
- Né le 24 juillet 1960 à Kingandu (RDC)
- Nationalité congolaise
- Marié, père de trois enfants
Atouts clés
- Expertise en psychométrie et validation des tests
- Leadership académique et institutionnel
- Expérience internationale en recherche et formation
- Forte production scientifique et encadrement doctoral
Nermin Siphocly
Dr. Nermin Siphocly was born in Cairo, Egypt. She obtained her B.Sc. , M.Sc. and Ph.D. degrees with specialization in Computer Science from Ain Shams University in 2008, 2013 and 2021 respectively. In 2023, she was the advisor of the NEXUS student club. She supervised the “Social Informatics Workshop” club event. Dr. Nermin also has a considerable research experience. She participated in collaborative research projects between her university and industrial companies. In addition to her M.Sc. and Ph.D thesis, she has a growing list of published papers. Dr. Nermin received an International Publication Award from Ain Shams University in 2022.
Research Topic:
Intelligent Energy Conservation: A Smart Monitoring System for Optimizing Electricity Consumption.
Online module.
Research Advisor: Dr.Omar Dominguez Ramirez, Autonomous University of the State of Hidalgo, Mexico
Dr. Malick Thiam
Dr. Malick Thiam
Cheikh Anta Diop University of Dakar (Senegal)
Personal information
Name: THIAM
Given names: Malick
Nationality: Senegalese
Assistant Professor in Geology-Paleontology
Department of Life and Earth Sciences
Faculty of Science and Technology of Education and Training (FASTEF)
Professional experience
- Since 2019
Assistant Professor in Geology-Paleontology at the Department of SVT of the FASTEF of Cheikh Anta Diop University.
- 2016-2019
Assistant in Geology-Paleontology – Cheikh Anta Diop University.
- 2017–2021
lecturer in Bio-Statistics applied to Micropaleontology- Cheikh Anta Diop University.
- 2014-2015
Lecturer in Applied Micropaleontology – Cheikh Anta Diop University.
- 2012–2014
Lecturer in Biostratigraphy – Cheikh Anta Diop University
- 2013- 2016
Head Coordinator of Ngoundiane secondary School- Thies (Senegal).
- 2010-2012
Lecturer in Petrography-Mineralogy – Cheikh Anta Diop University.
- 2008-2010
PhD-Position Institüt für Geowissenschaften at the Eberhards Karls University of Tübingen (Germany).
- 2002- 2007
Secondary School Teacher of Life and Earth Sciences (SVT) at the Ministry of Education (Senegal).
- 2007-2008
DAAD scholarship at Goethe Institut Mannheim (Germany).
Studies and training
- 2014
PHD in Earth Sciences (Geosciences-Micropaleontology), Cheikh Anta Diop University (Senegal).
- 2007
Diploma in Advanced Studies (DEA)-Geosciences, Cheikh Anta Diop University Dakar (Senegal).
- 2002
Certificate of Pedagogic Training in Life and Earth Sciences.
- 1999
Master Degree in Natural Sciences. Cheikh Anta Diop University Dakar (Senegal).
Language skills
- French: Spoken- Read-Written
- English: Spoken- Read-Written
- German: Spoken-Read-Written [Certificate B2-2]
- Mother tongue : Wolof
Martha Elena Cervantes Sanchez
Martha Elena Cervantes Sanchez
Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Escárcega, Mexico
Email: [email protected]
PERFIL PROFESIONAL
Martha Elena Cervantes Sánchez
Docente Investigador del Instituto Tecnológico Superior de Escárcega (2006)
Lugar de Nacimiento: Escárcega, Campeche.
Docente con PERFIL PRODEP desde 2017 a la fecha
FORMACIÓN ACADÉMICA
- Ingeniero en Desarrollo Rural: Escuela Superior de Escárcega
- Maestría Tecnológica en Prestación de Servicios Profesionales: Colegio de Posgraduados, Campus San Luis Potosí
- Doctorado en Educación por la Universidad José Martí Latinoamericana (Mérida)
(Proceso de terminación de tesis doctoral)
PERFIL PRODEP: Desde 2017 hasta la fecha (9 años)
CUERPO ACADÉMICO: Calidad e inocuidad en productos y procesos alimentarios 2017 hasta 2019
CAMPOS DE INVESTIGACIÓN/ÁREAS DE ESPECIALIZACIÓN: Social, Alimentos, Sustentabilidad, Educación y Microempresas
PRODUCTIVIDAD ACADÉMICA DESDE 2025
- Corresponsabilidad entre la Licenciatura en Administración y las microempresas de la
ciudad de Escárcega, Campeche para la inserción laborar de los egresados. - Diagnóstico de las capacidades administrativas de las pymes en la ciudad de Escárcega
- Diagnóstico y propuesta de mejora del clima organizacional en las pymes del sector salud
- Análisis del impacto sobre el factor económico en la deserción estudiantil en la carrera de Lic. en Contador Público del ITSE
- Consecuencias fiscales para los contribuyentes por desconocimiento de la normatividad del Servicio de Administración Tributaria (SAT)
- Métodos efectivos de financiamiento para e s t u d i a n t e s universitarios
- Importancia de la educación financiera en el manejo de ingresos en los adultos
jóvenes de la carrera de contabilidad del primer semestre de ITSE - La importancia del ahorro financiero para lograr m e t a s p e r s o n a l e s y
profesionales - La importancia de la cultura del ahorro e n las generaciones jóvenes para lograr metas
financieras a largo plazo
Moussitou Moukouengo Rolland
Moussitou Moukouengo Rolland
Université Denis Sassou-N’Guesso (UDSN), Congo
Urbaniste, titulaire d’un Master 2 en Urbanisme (EAMAU, Lomé), Enseignant-Chercheur à
l’Institut Supérieur d’Architecture, d’Urbanisme, du Bâtiment et des Travaux Publics (ISAUBTP)
de l’Université Denis Sassou-N’Guesso, et consultant en sauvegardes environnementales pour
des projets financés par la Banque mondiale. Il dispose d’une expertise solide dans l’analyse
et la planification des systèmes urbains, à travers l’élaboration de documents de planification,
la conception de projets urbains intégrés et la mise en œuvre opérationnelle de projets
territoriaux.
Ses travaux portent sur l’articulation entre urbanisme, environnement et développement
durable, avec un intérêt particulier pour la gestion des déchets solides ménagers,
l’assainissement urbain, la gouvernance environnementale et la résilience des villes africaines
face aux changements climatiques. Il intervient également dans l’évaluation des impacts
environnementaux et sociaux, la participation communautaire et la gestion des risques liés
aux projets urbains.
DOMAINES DE RECHERCHE
- Urbanisme et planification urbaine
- Gouvernance environnementale urbaine
- Sauvegardes environnementales et sociales des projets
- Évaluation des impacts environnementaux et sociaux (EIES)
- Résilience urbaine et adaptation au changement climatique
- Villes africaines et urbanisation
DOMAINES D’ENSEIGNEMENT
- Urbanisme (analyse urbaine, processus d’urbanisation, théories de l’urbanisme : XXe
siècle et Poste-urbanisme)
- Urbanisme prévisionnel et documents de planification urbaine
- Projet urbain et urbanisme opérationnel (ateliers de projet)
- Gouvernance du projet urbain
- Outils et méthodes du projet urbain
Sanjeev Wagh, PhD
Prof. Sanjeev Wagh Senior IEEE member, currently serving as a Principal / Professor at Department of information Technology & Computer Science & Engineering at Government College of Engineering Karad India. Prof. Wagh completed his Bachelor (1996), Master (2000) & Doctorate (Feb 2009) in Computer Science & Engineering from Govt. College of Engineering, Pune & Nanded. He was full time Post Doctorate fellow at Center for TeleInfrastructure, Aalborg University, Denmark during 2013-14. He has also completed MBA in IT from NIBM (2015). Dr. Wagh also received Honorary Doctrine of Science (D.Sc.) for his contribution to academics and technical societies. Dr. Wagh has almost three decades of academic, research and administrative experience. He actively promotes the development of critical thinking and analytical problem-solving abilities among students through his teaching methods.
Research Topic: Data analysis & evaluations on biological rhythms
University Affiliation: La Laguna University, Spain
Research Advisor: Carlos Javier Bethencourt Estrella, PhD, La Laguna University, Spain
Aide Mancilla Bocarando, PhD
Aide Mancilla Bocarando is a PhD candidate in Public Policy at ITESM and holds a PhD in Education. With extensive experience in the Mexican public education sector, she has held academic leadership and policy analysis positions at the Ministry of Public Education. Her responsibilities have included academic supervision, teacher training, and management of national educational programs in upper secondary education. Her current research focuses on factors influencing the academic achievement of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.
Research Topic: Factors sustaining high academic achievement in students from low socioeconomic backgrounds a comparative study of upper secondary education in Nuevo Leon (Mexico) and Macao
University Affiliation: University of Saint Joseph
Research Advisor: Dr. Van Man Isabel Tchiang, University of Saint Joseph, Macao
Saniela Xhaferi, PhD
Saniela graduated at University of Tirana and holds the grade “Doctor of Science” in Political Sciences. Her academic experience began as Assistant Lecturer at the same university to which she is affiliated, and continues with 12 years of experience as a full/part time Lecturer/ Researcher in some HEI-s. Apart from the teaching she hold tasks related with project implementations; conference organizing and as part of Editorial Boards. She referred in conferences and published academic papers. Lately is invited as reviewer in scientific journals.
She has been contracted as external expert, and also leads a regional public institution. Her research interests are focused in public administration, governance and research methods.
Research Topic: The progress of the dynamics of the value profile of the electorate of Tirana in the dimension of survival/self-affirmation values in recent years.
University Affiliation: Grigol Robakidze University, Georgia
Research Advisor: Dr. Mikheil Gogatishvili, Grigol Robakidze University, GRUNI
Nino Sachaleli, PhD
Dr. Nino Sachaleli is a researcher and associated professor at Grigol Robakidze University, specializing in sustainable development, agritourism, and the intersection of tourism and rural economies. Her academic work explores how agri and wine tourism contribute to regional growth and align with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. She has published in international journals and contributed as a guest editor to research on tourism industry resilience and innovation. Dr. Sachaleli is dedicated to advancing business and tourism education in Georgia and fostering sustainable approaches to economic and community development.
Research Topic: Integrating Sustainability Education into Rural Tourism Development: Models for Agritourism and Community Growth
University Affiliation: The University of La Laguna, Spain
Research Advisor: Prof. Josué Gutiérrez Barroso, University of La Laguna, Spain
María Jose Bravo Ramos, PhD
PhD in Documentation: Archives and Libraries in the Digital Environment and Master’s in Archives and Libraries, with training in Computer Systems. She worked at the Library of the National Polytechnic School and had an internship at the Constitutional Court of Spain in 2024. Currently, she serves as the National Representative of Ecuador on the Steering Committee of GERIBEAU – the Latin American Archives Association. She is a full-time teacher in Archival Science and Library Science at the Technical University of Manabí and other higher education institutions in Ecuador and abroad. She has participated in the development of the Ecuadorian Technical Standard for Archival Description and has implemented Koha, AtoM, and DSpace in various libraries and archival services nationwide.
Research Topic: Influence of ecuadorian ludotec in the learning of children who are 3 to 4 years old
University Affiliation: Universidad de La Laguna
Research Advisors: Carmen A. Perdomo López, Universidad de La Laguna
Zeus Plasencia Carballo, Universidad de La Laguna
Hajdi Xhixha, PhD
Hajdi Xhixha is a political scientist researching how ideological narratives, militarised citizenship, and state-controlled identity shape governance and legitimacy in Eastern Europe and hybrid regimes. Her work combines political theory, security studies, and post-Soviet transformation, with publications in Security and Defence Quarterly, SAGE Open, the Journal of Contemporary Central and Eastern Europe, and Routledge volumes. She earned a PhD in International Relations from the University of Tirana and initially studied Russian language and literature. As Dean of the Faculty of Political Science and Security Studies at UBT, Prishtina, she advocates for interdisciplinary programmes and engages in global discussions on security, democracy, and European integration.
Research Topic: Forging the Garrison Mindset: Social Militarisation, Regime Legitimation, and Russia’s Confrontational Foreign Policy Toward the EU (2020–Present)
University Affiliation: University of La Laguna, Spain
Research Advisor: Prof. Francisco Flores Muñoz, University of La Laguna, Spain
Gunel Poladova, PhD
I was born in 1981 in Baku, Azerbaijan. I am an economist and university lecturer with over fifteen years of experience in public diplomacy programs, higher education, and international programs and budget management. I currently serve as a Resource and Budget Coordinator at the U.S. Embassy in Baku, overseeing budget planning and grants for public diplomacy programs. Alongside my professional role, I teach Microeconomics and Macroeconomics in the Austrian–Azerbaijani academic program with IMC Krems University of Applied Sciences. I hold a Ph.D. in Economics. I completed both my Bachelor’s degree and MBA at the Azerbaijan State University of Economics.
Research Topic: The Role of Economic Diplomacy and Artificial Inteligente in Driving Sustainable Economic Diversification After Crisis: A Framework for Emerging and Transition Economies
University Affiliation: University of La Laguna, Spain
Research Advisor: Prof. Francisco Flores Munoz, University of La Laguna, Spain
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