Track Chair of Track 7
Prof. Antonio Cedillo-Hernández
Tecnológico de Monterrey, Mexico
Antonio Cedillo-Hernández received his Ph.D. in Communications and Electronics with honors from the National Polytechnic Institute (IPN), Mexico. He is currently a Professor and Researcher at Tecnológico de Monterrey and a Level I National Researcher in Mexico's National System of Researchers (SNII-SECIHTI). He has over twelve years of academic and research experience, including a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), and has contributed to more than 50 research works, including international journal articles, conference papers, book chapters, and scientific outreach publications.
Throughout his academic career, he has received several teaching distinctions, including recognition as a top-rated professor at both undergraduate and graduate levels, Best Professor of the Graduating Class, membership in Tecnológico de Monterrey's Distinguished Professors Circle, and the Inspiring Professor recognition.
His professional background also includes experience in information security, technology project management, and public-sector information systems. He has participated as Lead Auditor in security audits of electoral information systems and as a member of the Technical Advisory Committee for Mexico's Preliminary Electoral Results Program (PREP). His professional credentials include PMP®, Scrum, ITIL® Foundation, and CompTIA Security+ certifications.
Track Chair of Track 9
Research Fellow Anna Gorbunova
HSE University, Russia
Dr Anna Gorbunova is a Research Fellow at the Institute of Education, HSE University. She holds a PhD in Education. Her research focuses on cognitive load theory, learner control, self-regulated learning, and instructional design in digital learning environments. She currently leads a research project on learner control and its role in supporting agency and autonomy in digital education. Dr Gorbunova is a member of the International Cognitive Load Theory Association (ICLTA) and the European Association for Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI). Her recent publications address learner control, cognitive load, and engagement in online learning.