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Educational Innovations and Challenges

Last updated July 7, 2026

Rising Stars

New and hot

Rising Stars Researchers

1
Mohamed Ashmel Mohamed Hashim
Cardiff Metropolitan University
2
Afzal Sayed Munna
University of Hull
3
Thomais Gkrimpizi
International Hellenic University
4
Nayef Shaie Alotaibi
Imam Mohammad ibn Saud Islamic University
5
David Mhlanga
Institute on Governance
6
Dana-Kristin Mah
Leuphana University of Lüneburg
7
Iris Cristina Peláez‐Sánchez
Tecnológico de Monterrey
8
Amando Singun
Muscat College
9
Nurassyl Kerimbayev
Al-Farabi Kazakh National University
10
Nazifa Abd Ghani
University of Technology Malaysia

Rising Stars Papers

1
Artificial intelligence in higher education: exploring faculty use, self-efficacy, distinct profiles, and professional development needs
International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education|2024
124 cit.
2
The impact of large language models on higher education: exploring the connection between AI and Education 4.0
Frontiers in Education|2024
110 cit.
3
The Impact of AI and LMS Integration on the Future of Higher Education: Opportunities, Challenges, and Strategies for Transformation
Sustainability|2024
107 cit.
4
Unveiling the barriers to digital transformation in higher education institutions: a systematic literature review
Discover Education|2025
104 cit.
5
Digital transformation of education, the limitations and prospects of introducing the fourth industrial revolution asynchronous online learning in emerging markets
Discover Education|2024
72 cit.
6
Higher education via the lens of industry 5.0: Strategy and perspective
Social Sciences & Humanities Open|2024
64 cit.
7
Intelligent educational technologies in individual learning: a systematic literature review
Smart Learning Environments|2025
45 cit.
8
Leading the AI transformation in schools: it starts with a digital mindset
Educational Technology Research and Development|2024
32 cit.
9
The role of big data in financial technology toward financial inclusion
Frontiers in Big Data|2024
29 cit.
10
Defining the Meaning and Scope of Digital Transformation in Higher Education Institutions
Administrative Sciences|2024
24 cit.

Emerging Leaders

Gaining momentum

Emerging Leaders Researchers

1
Nadezhda Zhiyenbayeva
Abai Kazakh National Pedagogical University
2
Antonio González-Marrero
Universidad de La Laguna
3
Mariana-Daniela González-Zamar
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
4
Egil Øvrelid
University of Oslo
5
Tatiana Vasileva
Moscow State Pedagogical University
6
Miroslav Stanici
Polytechnic University of Timişoara
7
Wuptiga Jatuat
Tamale Teaching Hospital
8
Dilbar Gimranova
National Research University Higher School of Economics
9
Ioannis Magnisalis
European Commission
10
Martina Rauseo
Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training SFUVET

Emerging Leaders Papers

1
Artificial Intelligence in Education: AIEd for Personalised Learning Pathways
The Electronic Journal of e-Learning|2022
561 cit.
2
<scp>AI</scp>‐driven adaptive learning for sustainable educational transformation
Sustainable Development|2024
393 cit.
3
Classification of Barriers to Digital Transformation in Higher Education Institutions: Systematic Literature Review
Education Sciences|2023
233 cit.
4
Organization of Student-Centered learning within the Professional Training of a future teacher in a Digital Environment
Education and Information Technologies|2022
51 cit.
5
Defining the Meaning and Scope of Digital Transformation in Higher Education Institutions
Administrative Sciences|2024
24 cit.
6
Global Evidence on Flipped Learning in Higher Education
Education Sciences|2022
18 cit.
7
Same, but Different? Digital Transformation in Swiss Vocational Schools from the Perspectives of School Management and Teachers
Technology Knowledge and Learning|2022
18 cit.
8
How do vocational teachers use technology? The role of perceived digital competence and perceived usefulness in technology use across different teaching profiles
Vocations and Learning|2025
14 cit.
9
Innovative strategies of scientific activity in educational and scientific participatory management: electronic digital mechanisms
Cogent Education|2024
10 cit.
10
Exploring adaptive mirroring in healthcare IT architectures
Health Systems|2023
8 cit.

Current Senior Leaders

Established & currently active

Current Senior Leaders Researchers

1
Francesca Spigarelli
University of Macerata
2
Olaf Zawacki‐Richter
Carl von Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg
3
Anna Kantosalo
University of Helsinki
4
Ove Edvard Hatlevik
Universidad Metropolitana
5
Robin Matthews
Kingston University
6
Rainer Κ. Silbereisen
Schiller International University
7
Neil Selwyn
Lund University
8
Morten Dæhlen
University of Oslo
9
Susanne M. Schennach
Brown University
10
Mamdouh Alenezi
University of Ha'il

Current Senior Leaders Papers

1
Systematic review of research on artificial intelligence applications in higher education – where are the educators?
International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education|2019
5.3k cit.
2
Estimating the Technology of Cognitive and Noncognitive Skill Formation
Econometrica|2010
1.6k cit.
3
Reconsidering Political and Popular Understandings of the Digital Divide
New Media & Society|2004
1.4k cit.
4
Faceworking: exploring students' education‐related use of <i>Facebook</i>
Learning Media and Technology|2009
828 cit.
5
The Third Mission of the university: A systematic literature review on potentials and constraints
Technological Forecasting and Social Change|2020
827 cit.
6
The digital native – myth and reality
Aslib Proceedings|2009
725 cit.
7
Digital competence – an emergent boundary concept for policy and educational research
Education and Information Technologies|2014
656 cit.
8
Digital transformation in German higher education: student and teacher perceptions and usage of digital media
International Journal of Educational Technology in Higher Education|2018
649 cit.
9
Older adults' use of information and communications technology in everyday life
Ageing and Society|2003
619 cit.
10
The use of computer technology in university teaching and learning: a critical perspective
Journal of Computer Assisted Learning|2007
599 cit.

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