Dr. Peter Williams | Safe Human-Robot Collaboration | Research Excellence Award

University of Hull | United Kingdom

Dr. Peter Williams is an independent researcher and retired Senior Lecturer in Technology Enhanced Learning at the University of Hull, United Kingdom, where he served until 2020. He was an early pioneer in the design and management of online courses and blended learning, particularly for small businesses, and later led staff development initiatives in blended learning and ICT. He designed and directed degree programs in educational technology and is recognized as a University Teaching Fellow and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK. Dr. Williams successfully co-supervised eight doctoral students researching the application of new technologies in learning, teaching, and assessment, and has served as an external examiner for PhD awards. His doctoral research examined management issues in e-learning within universities, later specializing in the impact of emerging technologies on assessment in higher education. His single-authored publications address knowledge development in higher education, graduate competencies, learning analytics, blockchain-based micro-credentials, artificial intelligence, hybrid intelligence, and human-agentic AI systems for learning and assessment. He has supported digital education at the University of Leeds, served as an external examiner at the University of Malta, peer-reviewed over 30 journal articles, Safe Human-Robot Collaboration and currently serves on the editorial boards of Education Sciences and Artificial Intelligence and Education.

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Featured Publications

AI, Analytics and a New Assessment Model for Universities

– Education Sciences, 2023

Does Competency-Based Education with Blockchain Signal a New Mission for Universities?

– Journal of Higher Education Policy and Management, 2019

Assessing Collaborative Learning: Big Data, Analytics and University Futures

– Assessment & Evaluation in Higher Education, 2016

Rethinking University Assessment: New Technologies for New Needs

– International Journal of Technology and Inclusive Education, 2014

Squaring the Circle: A New Alternative to Alternative Assessment

– Teaching in Higher Education, 2014

Dr. Arnab Kundu | Safe Human-Robot Collaboration | Best Researcher Award

Institute for Educational Research and Policy | India

Dr. Arnab Kundu, an eminent Indian scholar in the field of education, currently serves as the founder and senior researcher at the institute for educational research and policy , bankura, west bengal. He possesses a rich academic background with multiple postgraduate qualifications including ma in english literature, ma in education, two pg diplomas in educational management and technology from ignou, and a ph.d. in education with specialization in educational technology. he also completed postdoctoral research at the tata institute of social sciences, mumbai, under a csf-funded project on digital classroom engagement in madhya pradesh. dr. kundu has made remarkable contributions to the domains of educational technology, teacher development, and school education reform. With 31 scopus-indexed research papers, one book, and one book chapter, Safe Human-Robot Collaboration his scholarly output reflects both depth and diversity. According to google scholar, his work has received 1323 citations, with an h-index of 19, i10-index of 27, and 25 documents cited by 268 sources. through his extensive research and leadership, dr. kundu continues to influence educational policy, pedagogy, and global dialogue on technology integration in schools.

Featured Publications

Kundu, A., & Bej, T. (2025). Relationship between psychological distress and teaching efficacy of Indian elementary school teachers: A moderated mediation model. Contemporary School Psychology. Advance online publication.

Kundu, A. (2025). Crafting effective school teachers: A comparative study of Finland, Japan and India. International Journal of Comparative Education and Development. Advance online publication.

Kundu, A., & Bej, T. (2025). Behind the empty desks: Teachers’ insights into student absenteeism in India. Power and Education. Advance online publication.

Kundu, A., & Bej, T. (2025). Transforming EFL teaching with AI: A systematic review of empirical studies. International Journal of Artificial Intelligence in Education. Advance online publication.

Kundu, A., & Bej, T. (2024). Psychological impacts of AI use on school students: A systematic scoping review of the empirical literature. Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning. Advance online publication.