ECEL 2026

25th European Conference on e‑Learning

ECEL Biographies

Conferences ECEL ECEL- Biographies

Below are the ECEL Biographies of the Conference and Programme Chairs, Keynote Speakers and Mini-Track Chairs.

Conference and Programme Chairs

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Nam Aghaee is a Senior Lecturer in Informatics at Lund University School of Economics and Management in Sweden, specializing in digital learning technologies, user experience design within education and eHealth, and digital transformation. She received her PhD in Computer and Systems Sciences from Stockholm University in 2015, with a focus on Interaction Design and Learning. Dr. Aghaee teaches courses in digital innovation and transformation, designing digitalization, and managing information system; she supervises thesis projects in information system, educational technology, innovation in education and healthcare, and system design. Her current research work frequently examines how digitalization and AI tools can enhance educational settings. She has contributed to projects that integrate design-oriented perspectives, gamification, AI-supported project-based learning, and AI-resilient assessment. She plays an active role in shaping educational initiatives related to digitalization; also contributes to a range of departmental responsibilities at the Department of Informatics.

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Paul Pierce is a Senior Lecturer in Informatics at Lund University School of Economics and Management in Sweden. Dr. Pierce received his PhD in Information Systems in 2013, concentrating on how alliances can enhance organizational ICT capabilities. His research examines digitalization and sustainability, with a particular emphasis on Smart Cities, healthcare systems, and supply chain transparency. He has participated in international and interdisciplinary collaborations that connect technological and organizational viewpoints. At Lund University, he leads the Master’s Programme in Information Systems and frequently serves as a track chair at academic conferences. His work integrates research, teaching, and industry engagement to explore how digital technologies shape societal and organizational transformation.