Professors & Guests

Gabriel Pestana

Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal

Obtained his PhD at the Technical University of Lisbon in the area of Information Systems being a promoter of applied research methodologies in the fields of Knowledge Management and collaborative decision-making. His research addresses the study of Business Intelligence with requirements for real-time monitoring of business activity and situational awareness. Has a consolidated experience at implementing [...]

Leopold Stefanic

Knowledge Innovation Centre

Leopold Štefanič is a dedicated education professional with nearly a decade of experience who created and ran training programs, improved educational policies and promoted diversity. His journey in education began when he led the student society for educational sciences at the Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana, earning his bachelor's degree in educational sciences and […]

Peter Bender

Fulda University of Applied Sciences (Hochschule Fulda)

Dr. Peter Bender is the Doctoral Officer at Fulda University of Applied Sciences, where he coordinates advisory services and strategic support for doctoral candidates and early-career researchers. He also serves as a project staff member for the E³UDRES² European University Alliance, focusing on the development of entrepreneurial education and regional innovation networks across Europe.

Franz Fidler

University of Applied Sciences St. Poelten

Head of Faculty at USTP – University of Applied Sciences St. Poelten / Co-Lead European Campus Hainburg/ Co-Founder TriLite Technologies Franz Fidler received his Dipl.-Ing. (M.Sc.) degree and Dr. (Ph.D.) degree (Promotio sub auspiciis Praesidentis rei publicae) in electrical/communications engineering from the Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria, in 2004 and 2007, respectively. From […]

FH-Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Hannes Raffaseder

University of Applied Sciences St. Poelten

Hannes Raffaseder is CEO/President of the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences and co-founder and President of E³UDRES², the Engaged and Entrepreneurial European University as Driver for European Smart and Sustainable Regions. In June 2023 he was elected President of EURASHE, the European Association for Applied Sciences in Higher Education. He was founding director of [...]

Dr. Giuliana Sabbatini

University of Applied Sciences St. Polten (USTP)

Dr. Giuliana Sabbatini holds a degree in Computer Science from the University of Rome „La Sapienza” and a PhD from the Technical University of Vienna (TU Wien). With over 25 years of experience as a consultant and academic professional, she has built a career at the intersection of higher education development, research management and quality assurance. She currently heads the Center […]

Diana Szekely

Diana Szekely is a PhD candidate at the Faculty of Electronics, Telecommunications and Information Technology, Politehnica University of Timișoara. Her research focuses on the role of emotional design in optimizing user experience (UI/UX) and digital interfaces, exploring how emotion-based design principles can improve usability, engagement and quality of interaction in digital environments. […]

Marina Marchisio

University of Turin

Marina Marchisio is Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Turin and Rector's Delegate for the Development and Promotion of the University's Digital Education Strategies. Her research focuses on digital education, in particular on the learning and teaching of mathematics and scientific subjects using digital methodologies and innovative technologies. She coordinates the research group […]