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Lesson Study and Open Approach as frameworks for developing students' mathematical thinking, mathematics, Olympiad problem-solving, cross-cultural contexts
Professor Emeritus, Department of Special Education, National Taiwan Normal University President, Asia-Pacific Federation on Giftedness (2026–2028)
Dr. Ching-Chih Kuo is a distinguished scholar in special education with 48 years of dedication to the field since 1977. She has contributed extensively to research, policy, and international collaboration in gifted and special needs education. Her work fo
President, Asia-Pacific Federation for Giftedness (APFG) Honorary Professor, Gachon University Director, Sophia Odyssey Institute (SOI), Korea
Kyungbin Park is a leading scholar and practitioner in gifted education, currently serving as President of the Asia-Pacific Federation for Giftedness, Honorary Professor at Gachon University, and Director of the Sophia Odyssey Institute in Korea. She has
Professional Title Professor, School of Education, The University of New South Wales, Australia Director, Gifted Education Research, Resource and Information Centre (GERRIC) Editor
Jae Yup Jung, PhD, is a Professor in the School of Education at The University of New South Wales and the Director of GERRIC. His research focuses on gifted adolescents, with particular emphasis on their educational experiences and career-related decision
Professor, Department of Counselling and Psychology, Hong Kong Shue Yan University
Prof. Man Tak Yuen is an academic and professional educator whose work spans school guidance and counseling, gifted education and talent development, inclusive education, and the support of learners with special needs. His interests also include social-em
Director, Dance Centre School of Performing Arts Co-founder, The Ballet Association, Thailand President and Co-founder, Friends of the Arts Foundation
Vararom Pachimsawat is a highly respected figure in the world of dance, renowned for her grace, discipline, and lifelong dedication to the performing arts. With a celebrated career spanning multiple decades, she has performed on some of the world’s most p
Gifted Education Professional, India
Paromita Roy is an experienced gifted education professional from India with three decades of work supporting gifted and talented STEM students. She has presented her work at both national and international levels. Her professional and research interests
Professor of Gifted Education and Thinking Development, King Faisal University (KFU) Secretary-General, King Salman Global Award for Disability Research
Abdullah Aljughaiman is a leading scholar and policy figure in gifted education, talent development, and thinking development. As a Professor at King Faisal University, he has held major academic and institutional leadership roles, including Dean of the C
Lecturer and Researcher in Gifted Education, GERRIC, UNSW Arts, Design and Architecture
Geraldine Townend is a published academic in the field of gifted education, with expertise in twice exceptionality, gifted learners with disability, special learning needs, and pedagogy that supports creativity. Based at GERRIC, UNSW, she lectures and con
Senior Lecturer in Psychology and Child & Human Development, National Institute of Education, Singapore
Letchmi Devi Ponnusamy is a Senior Lecturer at the National Institute of Education, Singapore, specializing in Psychology and Child & Human Development. Her work focuses on giftedness and talent development, with particular attention to instructional diff
Professor, Faculty of Education, Ehime University, Japan; Director of Kids Science Academy
Manabu Sumida is a professor at Ehime University and the director of Kids Science Academy, a STEAM program designed for gifted young children. He is an award-winning scholar in science education and gifted education, with international roles in the World
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