Farrukh Kamran | Education Assessment and Evaluation | Best Researcher Award

Dr. Farrukh Kamran | Education Assessment and Evaluation | Best Researcher Award

Lecturer at University of Baltistan Skardu, Pakistan

Dr. Farrukh Kamran is a highly accomplished academic and educator specializing in English Language and Literature, Education, Teacher Training, and Educational Research. He currently serves as a Lecturer at the University of Baltistan, Skardu, Pakistan. With over a decade of experience in higher education, he has contributed significantly to teacher education, digital transformation in learning, and educational policy analysis.

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Professional Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

Dr. Kamran has over 15 years of experience in academia, starting his career as an English Language Instructor under the EAMP project at Kohat University of Science & Technology in 2009. He later served as a Lecturer at Government Postgraduate College Kohat from 2010 to 2019. Since September 2019, he has been working as a Lecturer at the University of Baltistan, Skardu. In addition to his regular appointments, he also contributed as a visiting lecturer at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar, Kohat Campus, and Kohat University of Science & Technology, where he taught various courses related to English and Education.

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • Formative Assessment & Feedback

  • Digital Transformation in Education

  • AI Literacy & Educational Technology

  • Self-Regulated Learning

  • Educational Sustainability & Green Leadership

  • Interdisciplinary & Inclusive Education

  • Multilingualism & Language Interplay

  • Teacher Evaluation & Educational Policy

  • Life Skills & Social Skill Development

  • Ethical Education and Leadership

Conclusion๐ŸŒŸ

Dr. Farrukh Kamran is a dedicated scholar and educational reform advocate with a diverse academic background and extensive teaching experience. His research bridges theory and practice in education, promoting sustainable, inclusive, and digitally competent learning environments. Recognized for his excellence in teaching and academic performance, Dr. Kamran contributes to national and international scholarship through active research and publication in well-regarded journals. His work not only enriches the field of education and language learning but also informs policy and pedagogical innovations in Pakistan and beyond.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

  • ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“Š Zhang, C., Hu, M., Wu, W., Chen, Y., Kamran, F., & Wang, X. (2025).
    A profile analysis of pre-service teachersโ€™ AI acceptance: Combining behavioral, technological, and human factors.
    Teaching and Teacher Education, 163, 105086.


  • ๐ŸŒฑ๐Ÿ“˜ Ramzan, A., Siddique, A., & Kamran, F. (2025).
    Pedagogical innovation for sustainable education: A case study of teacher education programs in Pakistan.
    Research Consortium Archive, 3(2).


  • ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Alam, I., Kamran, F., & Kamal, M. (2025).
    English in contact with Pashto and other Pakistani languages: A review of studies on the language interplay.
    Social Sciences Spectrum, 4(2), 387โ€“401.


  • ๐Ÿซ๐Ÿ“ˆ Afzal, A., Khan, A., & Kamran, F. (2025).
    From Policy to Practice: A Critical Monitoring of Punjabโ€™s Progress toward SDG-4 Implementation in School Education.
    Research Journal for Social Affairs, 3(2), 475โ€“482.


  • ๐Ÿ’ป๐ŸŽ“ Mehboob, K., Kamran, F., & Ain, Q. U. (2024).
    From Chalkboards To Digital Platforms: The Impact Of Media On Modern Education.
    Gomal University Journal of Research, 40(4), 411โ€“424.


  • ๐ŸŒณ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ Urooj, T., Kamran, F., & Jamil, M. (2024).
    Head Teachers’ Perspectives and Implementation of Green Leadership in Pakistani Secondary Schools.
    Journal for Social Science Archives, 2(2), 369โ€“377.


  • ๐Ÿงฌ๐Ÿง‘โ€๐Ÿซ Ahmad, F., Fida, F., Kamran, F., & Jamil, M. (2024).
    Life Skills Integration in Teaching: A Phenomenological Study of FG Public School Teachers’ Lived Experiences.
    ProScholar Insights, 3(1), 54โ€“65.


  • ๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿ“š Rafiq, S., Kamran, F., & Afzal, A. (2024).
    Assessing Environmental Awareness Integration in the Curriculum: A Case Study of Lahore’s Private Schools.
    Al-Qudwah, 2(4).


  • ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ“– Jamil, M., Kamran, F., & Taj, S. (2024).
    Understanding Education for Sustainable Development: Prospective Teachers’ Perspectives, Pedagogical Approaches, and Implementation Challenges.
    Qlantic Journal of Social Sciences, 5(4), 110โ€“118.


  • ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿซ Safdar, S., Kamran, F., & Anis, F. (2024).
    Beyond accommodation: Artificial intelligence’s role in reimagining inclusive classrooms.
    Indus Journal of Social Science, 2(2).


 

 

 

 

William DeJong | Change Theory | Innovative Research Award

Dr. William DeJong | Change Theory | Innovative Research Award

Partner at INI-Research, Netherlands

William DeJong is a Dutch researcher and consultant with a strong background in applied mathematics, organizational change, and innovation management. He has extensive experience in academic research, government policy, and consultancy, particularly focusing on the systemic effects of information and communication technology (ICT) implementation. His work emphasizes the difference between ordinary change and innovation, often through the lens of second-order change.

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Educational Background ๐ŸŽ“

  • University of Technology, Delft, Netherlands

    • Studied Applied Mathematics and Model Building

    • Graduated in 1980

  • Ph.D. โ€“ University of Groningen

    • Focus: Innovative effects of ICT-implementation on organizations

    • Based on over a decade of experience in ICT strategy

Professional Experience ๐Ÿ’ผ

  • 1980โ€“1983 โ€“ Leiden University (Social Sciences, Section Futurology)

    • Developed a combined game and computer model of the Dutch Educational System

  • 1983โ€“1994 โ€“ Ministry of Education and Science (Netherlands)

    • Held various roles in policy, management, and executive functions

    • Specialized in computerization and business process redesign

  • Since 1994 โ€“ INI-Research / INI-Consult

    • Role: Researcher and Consultant

    • Focus areas include organizational innovation and change management

Research Interests ๐Ÿ”ฌ

  • Management of change and innovation in organizations

  • Differences between innovation and ordinary change (first-order vs. second-order change)

  • ICT implementation and its organizational impact

  • Second-order change in biological and geological systems

  • Systemic modeling and futurology

Conclusion๐ŸŒŸ

William DeJong has built a career at the intersection of technology, organizational science, and systemic change. With a strong foundation in mathematics and systems modeling, he transitioned into roles that combined research and policymaking. His contributions to understanding second-order change in organizationsโ€”and even in natural systemsโ€”have led to a body of work comprising around 20 co-authored articles, primarily with collaborator Gea Mulder. His professional journey reflects a consistent focus on the dynamics of deep, structural innovation.

Publications ๐Ÿ“š

  1. ๐Ÿ†• DeJong, W. M., & de Vries, H. J. (2025, May). A socio-mathematical definition of innovation โ€“ The distinction with ordinary change. Technovation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2025.103220


  2. ๐Ÿ”ฌ DeJong, W., & Degens, H. (2024, Apr 15). Micro- and Macroevolution: A Continuum or Two Distinct Types of Change? Qeios. https://doi.org/10.32388/KIEJWR.2


  3. ๐Ÿ“„ DeJong, W., & Degens, H. (2024, Feb 29). Micro- and Macroevolution: A Continuum or Two Distinct Types of Change? (Preprint). https://doi.org/10.32388/KIEJWR


  4. ๐ŸŒ‹ DeJong, W. M., & Mulder, G. (2021, Jul). Griggsโ€™ theory of the viscosity of rocks: A chain of mistakes. Journal of Geology and Geophysics, 10(4), 1โ€“5.


  5. ๐Ÿงฌ DeJong, W. (2011, Mar 1). The Evolutionary Dynamics of Digital and Nucleotide Codes. The Open Evolution Journal, 5, 1โ€“4. https://doi.org/10.2174/1874404401105010001


  6. ๐Ÿ“š DeJong, W., & Mulder, G. (2022, May). A Catastrophe Scenario Explanation for the Rise of Diapirs. In Current Advances in Geography, Environment and Earth Sciences (Vol. 3). https://doi.org/10.9734/bpi/cagees/v3/15812D