Dr. Kalogeras is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) with over 23 years of work experience in higher education across multiple countries and cultures. She is an interdisciplinary researcher and Scholar of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) who pioneered pedagogy in transmedia education. Her two books on pedagogical enhancement provide profound insight into higher education teaching strategies. Dr. Kalogeras is passionate about student engagement and uses design thinking, narrative instruction, and neuroscience to create engaging lessons to reach a new generation of learners who learn differently.

Her expertise in this area has allowed her to explore innovative ways to disseminate knowledge and engage with diverse audiences, transcending traditional boundaries. She is passionate about bridging the gap between research and practice and is committed to translating cutting-edge research into actionable insights and practical solutions ensuring that the knowledge generated within the academic sphere has a meaningful impact on society and industry. Dr. Kalogeras has mentored leaders from Google to General Electric in communication, public speaking, leadership, and negotiations.

Skilled in leading and managing diverse teams of faculty and administrative staff, Dr. Kalogeras has a keen interest in purpose-driven organizations and conscious leadership. She is passionate about people development and enjoys coaching young leaders and preparing them for success.

Dr. Kalogeras was nominated as The Voice for a New Era of Leaders by Female Factor Global, Leader in Focus by Higher Education Digest, and a Transformational Leader in EdTech, EliteX 

AREAS OF INTEREST

Purpose Driven Brands, Marketing, Social Media, Transmedia Storytelling, Scholarship of Teaching and Learning, and AI in Education

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Communications (Mass Media), State University  of New York, Plattsburgh, NY
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Telecommunications,  University of La Verne, California
• Postgraduate Certificate in Research, The University of Hull, United Kingdom
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), The University of Hull, United Kingdom
    - Dissertation: A Transmedia Storytelling Framework: Analysing Processes and Impacts of Media/Marketing Convergence

CERTIFICATIONS

• Digital Leadership Programme (DLP), Heriot-Watt University (2026)
• Executive Leadership, Said Business School, Oxford University (2025)
• Certified Digital Marketing Professional (CDMP) – Digital Marketing Institute (DMI) & American Marketing Association (AMA) (2023)
• Public Relations Certificate, New York University

BACKGROUND

• MBA Programme Director, Heriot-Watt University, Dubai
• Associate Professor and Chair of Marketing, Higher Colleges of Technology
• Visiting Associate Professor, Marketing, American University in Dubai
• Associate Professor, Marketing Communication, University of Plymouth, Faculty of Business and Media
• Assistant Professor, University of La Salle, Faculty of Communications and Mass Media
• Group Director, Integrated Marketing Communication and Content Advising, Antenna Television
• Account Director, Client Services, Chiat Day Advertising
• Senior Manager, Promotion, DirecTV
• Manager, Content Licensing and Marketing, Paramount Pictures
• Coordinator, Affiliate Relations, E! Entertainment Television

CURRICULUM POLICY - INCLUSION OF INDUSTRY AND PRACTICE LED LEARNING 

Director of the MBA Programme in Professional Practice, Heriot-Watt University - Identified a gap between the academic curriculum and real-world industry needs. After consultations with industry leaders, alumni, and faculty, spearhead a policy shift to integrate industry-led learning initiatives into the programme and rebrand the MBA Programme to Professional Practice.

New Research Lab: Heriot-Watt University (Dubai) - Organizational Research in the UAE

Research Lab: Oxford University (UK) - AI in Education - Book Publications:

• Kalogeras, Samadi, editors, AI-Augmented Creativity in Learning Analytics (IGI, Global Scientific Publishing, November 2025)
• Nozari, Samadi, Kalogeras, editors, Improving Consumer Engagement in Digital Marketing Through Cognitive AI (IGI, Global Scientific Publishing, October 2025)

I use evidence-based approaches to inspiring student learning and enhancing pedagogic practices across and within disciplinary contexts, with a focus on scholarship in teaching and learning, subject expertise, and organizational behavior.

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