Associate Professor , at Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, Faculty of Educational Studies and the Arts, Bulgaria.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lyubka Aleksieva is an accomplished researcher and educator specializing in ICT in education, digital learning, and STEM/STEAM pedagogy. She holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics in Primary Education from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, where she also serves as an Associate Professor, Head of the Department of Primary School Pedagogy, and Vice Dean for Information Activities, Distance Learning, and Publishing Policy. With extensive experience in digital education and course design, she has contributed to numerous international projects, including SUMMIT, S.TEMPO, and TIMSS 2023, focusing on educational innovation and digital transformation. A recognized expert in e-learning quality assessment, she has played a pivotal role in evaluating and accrediting distance learning programs. Her research is widely published in peer-reviewed journals and conference proceedings, making significant contributions to the modernization of primary education through technology-driven methodologies.
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Education 🎓
Dr. Lyubka Aleksieva holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics in Primary Education from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”, where she also earned her Master’s Degree in ICT in Primary Education and Bachelor’s Degree in Primary Education and Teaching English as a Foreign Language. She further pursued a Doctoral Specialization at the Institute of Education, London University and obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Online Education Design. Her expertise in distance learning and digital pedagogy is reinforced by certifications from Cambridge, Hitachi, and Epprobate.
Professional Experience 💼
With over a decade of experience in higher education and research, Dr. Aleksieva is currently an Associate Professor at Sofia University and serves as the Head of the Department of Primary School Pedagogy. She is also the Vice Dean for Information Activities, Distance Learning, and Publishing Policy, as well as the Deputy Director of the Center for Distance Learning. Throughout her career, she has designed and delivered ICT-driven courses, advancing digital transformation in education.
Research Interests 🌍
Dr. Aleksieva’s research revolves around ICT in education, digital learning, STEM/STEAM integration in primary education, and innovative teaching methodologies. She actively contributes to national and international projects, including SUMMIT (Digital Learning Research Group), S.TEMPO (STEM/STEAM in Primary Schools), and TIMSS (International Research in Mathematics and Science Education). Her work focuses on enhancing digital literacy, interactive learning, and the modernization of education through technology.
Awards & Honors 🏆
Dr. Aleksieva has been recognized for her academic excellence and contributions to digital education. She is a certified International Quality Control Monitor for TIMSS 2023 and has received accreditation for e-learning courseware from Epprobate. As a respected evaluator, she has played a key role in ensuring the quality of distance learning programs at Sofia University.
Top Noted Publications 📚
Factors Affecting Students’ Attitudes Towards Online Learning – The Case of Sofia University | R. Peytcheva-Forsyth, B. Yovkova, L. Aleksieva | 110 citations | AIP Conference Proceedings 2048 (1), 2018
The Impact of Technology on Cheating and Plagiarism in Assessment – Teachers’ and Students’ Perspectives | R. Peytcheva-Forsyth, L. Aleksieva, B. Yovkova | 86 citations | AIP Conference Proceedings 2048 (1), 2018
Forced Introduction of E-Assessment During the COVID-19 Pandemic: How Did Students Feel? (Sofia University Case) | R. Peytcheva-Forsyth, L. Aleksieva | 35 citations | AIP Conference Proceedings 2333 (1), 2021
Using a Student Authentication and Authorship Checking System as a Catalyst for Developing an Academic Integrity Culture: A Bulgarian Case Study | R. Peytcheva-Forsyth, H. Mellar, L. Aleksieva | 28 citations | Journal of Academic Ethics 17 (3), 2019
The Impact of Prior Experience of E-Learning and E-Assessment on Students’ and Teachers’ Approaches to the Use of a Student Authentication and Authorship Checking System | R. Peytcheva-Forsyth, L. Aleksieva, B. Yovkova | 20 citations | EDULEARN18 Proceedings, 2018
Conclusion
Dr. Aleksieva is a strong contender for the Best Researcher Award due to her contributions to ICT in education, digital learning, and STEM/STEAM pedagogy. Strengthening her publication record, leadership in projects, and global engagement would make her profile even more competitive.