Associate Professor in Primary and Early Years Education at the Institute of Education, University College London (UCL), a world-leading institution. Holds a PhD in Educational Science from the University of Patras, Greece, along with an MBA and MSc. With over 18 years of experience, she serves as the Programme Leader for the MA in Early Years Education, and has held key roles as a Senior Lecturer, Module Leader, and Inclusion Co-Lead at UCL. Her research expertise includes STEM education, museum education, play and inquiry-based learning, and children's participation in formal and non-formal settings. She is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Qualified Teacher.