Maria Alvanou

Dr. Maria Alvanou is a Criminologist (International Research Doctorate in Criminology, University of Trento), living in Greece. She is actively engaged in the study of security issues, focusing on gender. Her doctoral thesis regarded women’s participation in suicide attacks, and her later scholar work has been researching the role of women and perceptions about them in various political movements. Dr. Alvanou’s publications are often cited by scholars, and she regularly contributes with her analysis as an expert invited by media. She carried out postdoctoral studies at the Panteion University, supported by the Greek State Foundation Scholarship (IKY).

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Daniel Xerri

Daniel Xerri is an Associate Professor in Applied Linguistics and TESOL at the University of Malta, and the Chairperson of the ELT Council. He has published widely on different areas of English language education. He has co-edited nine books and authored over 200 publications. His work has appeared in research anthologies, scholarly journals, magazines and newspapers. His publications have generated a substantial number of citations. He has delivered plenary talks and keynotes in 20 countries and his research has been awarded international prizes. His main research interests are teacher research and professional learning. His most recent book is Innovative Practices in Early English Language Education (Palgrave Macmillan, 2023). www.danielxerri.com

Ali Aydin

Prof. Dr.  Ali Aydin is currently working at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa. Dr. Aydin’s research is as diverse as it is impactful. He focuses on the prevalence, incidence, geographical distribution, and genetic relationships with molecular characterization of several pathogens. He has carried out important studies on antibiotic and multidrug resistance mechanisms in many microorganisms. He also conducts research on the distribution of microbiota and pathogenic microorganisms in traditional foods of various countries, showcasing his wide-ranging expertise. Prof. Dr. Ali Aydin’s (H index: 36) involvement in 80 international and national research projects, 120 publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals.

Mark Laurence Zammit

Mark Laurence Zammit is a seasoned governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) professional with over 30 years of experience in the financial services sector. Based in Malta, he has served most recently for the past 8 years as Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at RCI Insurance Ltd., part of the global Renault Group. Mark has extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, sustainability, and corporate governance, with a strong focus on EU financial regulation and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) integration.HIs experience in Banking has also given Mark the qualifications and knowledge on Financial Markets, Investment Services, and Fund Management. finance.

Ilir Jusufi

Ilir Jusufi is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at Blekinge Institute of Technology (BTH). His research focuses on Information Visualization and Visual Analytics, applied across domains such as life sciences, humanities, IoT, software engineering, and game data analysis. He specializes in analyzing large, multivariate datasets by combining human visual perception with computational techniques to uncover patterns in complex data. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Linnaeus University, Växjö, Sweden, with a dissertation titled Multivariate Networks: Visualization and Interaction Techniques. He later worked as a Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of California.

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Miranda Karjagdi Çolak

Miranda Karjagdi Çolak is a seasoned educator, teacher educator, and researcher, currently working at Bursa Technical University, School of Foreign Languages. She is dedicated to enhancing the quality of language learning through research, policy development, and capacity building. Her work is grounded in critical approaches to language, education,and identity, with a strong focus on fostering intercultural understanding, plurilingualism, and democratic competences. She has contributed to several international initiatives, including projects of the European Centre for Modern Languages on plurilingual and intercultural education, as well as Council of Europe collaborations on quality enhancement in language education.