Biography:

Malek El Kouzi is a PhD candidate in Education at Queen’s University whose research explores the integration of augmented reality (AR) and artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance STEM education. His work focuses on co-designing teacher-centered AR authoring tools that empower educators to create interactive and accessible AR learning experiences without requiring programming expertise.

Research Interests:

• Educational Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• AR Authoring Tool Design and Usability
• STEM and Digital Learning Environments
• Participatory and Design-Based Research (DBR)
• Technology Integration in K–12 Classrooms

Research Area

Medical Education, Strengths-Based Coaching, Competency-Based Training, Qualitative Program Evaluation

Supervisor

Saad Chahine, Stefan Merchant

Research Interests

• Strengths-based coaching in medical education
• Competency-based medical education (CBME)
• Faculty development
• Resident well-being
• Qualitative research and program evaluation
• Educational innovation

Research Area

Literacy and Language Development

Supervisor

Pamela Beach

Biography

Kylie is a dedicated and passionate educator committed to establishing positive learning environments for all her students. Possessing a Professional Master of Education with a specialization in Literacy Development from Queen's University, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her educational pursuits. Her research interests include special education and literacy development. 

Research Interests

• Special education
• Literacy and language
• Language communication

Website

LinkedIn

Research Area

Medical Education

Supervisor

Dr. Benjamin Kutsyuruba

Biography

Poonyawee Jirarattanawan is a doctoral student at Queen’s University and an anatomist from Thailand. She has seven years of experience teaching anatomy at the School of Medicine, Mae Fah Luang University, where she integrates active learning strategies and self-refection to enhance student engagement and foster learner autonomy. Alongside her teaching responsibility, she has contributed to student well-being through counseling, mental health support, and the facilitation of workshops and activities focused on soft skill development. Her doctoral research explores the impact of resilience practices on overall well-being and examines the association between resilience and spiritual well-being among Thai medical educators.

Research Interests

• Resilience and well-being in medical education
• Self-reflection
• Student soft skill development
• Student support
• Anatomy education