Advisory Committees

The Media & Learning Association’s Advisory Committee members provide guidance and recommendations to improve the quality and relevance of online events, annual face to face conference and other activities in the areas of Media, AI, and XR in Higher Education. Their responsibilities include offering expert input, reviewing content (for example conference proposals), and participating in regular meetings (every 4-6 weeks).

Additionally, they actively contribute by suggesting ideas and themes for the online events and the face-to-face conference, moderating and leading sessions online and face to face when relevant, while also taking the initiative to identify expert speakers, both within and outside their institutions. By leveraging their expertise, committee members help shape the association’s initiatives and promote engagement within the community.

Current Committee consitution:

Advisory Committee

Advisory Committee members guide the association and suggest themes for our events and publications.

Uli Botzojorns

Leiden University

the Netherlands

Advisory Committee member, based at Leiden University in the Netherlands.

Erik Boon

Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

the Netherlands

Advisory Committee member, based at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in the Netherlands.

Leif Kristiansen

SIKT

Norway

Advisory Committee member, based at SIKT in Norway.

Markus Tischner

FAU

Germany

Based at FAU in Germany, advising on media production and technology-enhanced learning.

Peter Fletcher

University of Aberdeen

Scotland

At the University of Aberdeen, contributing expertise in learning technology and academic media.

Melissa Amorós-Lark

Leiden University

the Netherlands

Works at Leiden University on innovation in teaching and the use of media in education.

Lana Scott

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

USA

At the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, advising on open and digital learning initiatives.

Eirik Wattengård

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Norway

Based at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology, working on media production for education.

Ahmed Yousof

East Stroudsburg University

At East Stroudsburg University in the USA, advising on media and technology in education.

Nicolette Karst

Mid-Sweden University

Sweden

Based at Mid-Sweden University, advising on media production and online learning design.

Zac Woolfitt

Inholland University of Applied Sciences

The Netherlands

Based at Inholland University of Applied Sciences, focusing on video and blended learning.

Andy Thys

KU Leuven

Belgium

Based at KU Leuven, contributing expertise in educational media and instructional design.

Stuart Perrin

Xi’an Jiaotong-Liverpool University

China

At Xi'an Jiaotong-Liverpool University, focusing on internationalisation and learning enhancement.

Lucy Kendra

Heriot-Watt University

At Heriot-Watt University, advising the association on learning technology and academic development.

Mathy Vanbuel

ATiT

Belgium

President of the association and managing director of ATiT, with long experience in media-enhanced learning.

Marco Toffanin

University of Padova

Italy

Media specialist at the University of Padova, contributing to the association's work on video in education.

John Murray

National University of Ireland Galway

Ireland

At the University of Galway in Ireland, contributing expertise in educational media and e-learning.

Elke Van Ael

KU Leuven

Belgium

Based at KU Leuven, advising on media, communication and learning innovation.

Fleur Braundsdorf

University of Amsterdam

The Netherlands

Based at the University of Amsterdam, advising on media and digital innovation in higher education.

Nicole Flindt

Heidelberg University of Education

Germany

Researcher at Heidelberg University of Education, focusing on digital teaching and media didactics.

André Rosendaal

University of Groningen

The Netherlands

Based at the University of Groningen, advising on educational technology and media in teaching.

Carlos Turro Ribalta

University Polytechnic of Valencia

Spain

At the Polytechnic University of Valencia, specialising in video technology for education.

Dorottya Sallai

LSE

At the London School of Economics, contributing expertise in higher education and academic development.

Jeremy Nelson

University of Michigan, USA

USA

Based at the University of Michigan, advising on digital learning and academic innovation.

Sónia Hetzner

President FAU

Germany

Managing director of the FAU competence centre for digital learning, and an active association member.

Conference Advisory Committee

The committee that shapes the programme of the annual Media & Learning Conference. Membership for the next edition is being confirmed.

[MOCK] Alex Sandberg

Programme Chair, Example University

Sweden

Placeholder entry. Replace with a real Conference Advisory Committee member once the client confirms the roster.

[MOCK] Marta Kowalski

Media Lab Lead, Example Institute

Poland

Placeholder entry. Replace with a real Conference Advisory Committee member once the client confirms the roster.

[MOCK] Ruben Torres

Head of Digital Learning, Example College

Spain

Placeholder entry. Replace with a real Conference Advisory Committee member once the client confirms the roster.

[MOCK] Laura Dupont

Researcher, Example Centre for Media Studies

Belgium

Placeholder entry. Replace with a real Conference Advisory Committee member once the client confirms the roster.