Past Speakers
Prof. Dr. Marina Calleja Reina
Marina Calleja Reina, PhD, is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Malaga. Leading the COMIN-ENIN Thematic Network, she focuses on inclusive communication practices for rare diseases. With expertise in Alternative Communication Systems, she has contributed significantly to research and publications, aiming to identify best practices for supporting individuals with complex communication needs.
Dr. Thi Phuong Lan Nguyen
Thi Phuong Lan Nguyen, a Doctor of Philosophy in Education, a linguistic lecturer and researcher since 2001. She graduated PhD in Education from the University of Newcastle, Australia in 2019. Her professional interests are assessments, curriculum development, social and cultural inclusion, TESOL, and educational policy.
Dr. Ahmed Abdelaziz
Dr. Ahmed Abdelaziz has a PhD in Educational Research and TEL from Lancaster University, UK. He wrote a book and other publications on mobile learning, professional development, and developing employability and job-related skills. He is currently the digital transformation officer of Saudi Aramco’s Industrial Training Department. Dr. Ahmed’s personal mission is to be a positive influence wherever he is.
Dr. Michael Subbey
Dr. Michael Subbey, holds a Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.) in Special Education. He is a Senior lecturer, a Journal editor and Head of the Department of Early Childhood Education, University of Education, Winneba, Ghana. His thesis works examined teacher attitudes, knowledge and beliefs about inclusive education.
Dr. Joseph Hogan
He is an Assistant Professor at Kean University in the Department of Special Education & Literacy. He earned his doctorate from St. Thomas University. He is certified as a learning disabilities teacher/consultant, supervisor, principal, and elementary/middle school teacher. His research interests include the intersectional experiences of students with disabilities identifying as LGBTQ+ and teacher preparedness for inclusive education.
Prof. Dr. Ahmed Hassan Hemdan Mohamed
Dr. Ahmed Mohamed is a professor at the Special Ed. Dept., College of Education, UAE University. He is a working member in some professional organizations such as the WCGTC, ECHA, AREA, CEC, and NAGC. He received his PhD from the University of Arizona, Tucson, USA in 2006 in Special Education/Gifted. He is currently the Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal for Research in Education (IJRE), UAEU
