Currently Research and Evaluation Manager at the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventist, Silver Spring, Maryland, USA. Previously served as professor of education and research at the Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS), Philippines, and Adventist University of Africa, Kenya. Known for his passion for qualitative research and mentoring novice researchers. Prolific author of scholarly books and articles.

Professor of curriculum and instruction at the Education Department of AIIAS Graduate School. Completed doctoral studies at Andrews University, Michigan. Has been a teacher for 50 years — starting as a math and physics teacher, then as an education professor at Spicer University, India, and AIIAS. Areas of interest include teaching processes, qualitative research, integration of faith and learning, reading instruction, inclusive instruction, and online instruction. Has presented at numerous international conferences, published in peer-reviewed journals, contributed book chapters on qualitative research, and co-edited the recently published IFL handbook (two volumes).

Educational psychologist dedicated to exploring how psychological principles can enhance learning and development. Research spans cognitive and learner development, social and emotional factors in educational experiences, and the interaction between individual differences, cultural influences, and learning outcomes. Earned her PhD in Educational Psychology from Andrews University, USA. Currently affiliated with the National University of Political Sciences and Public Administration, Bucharest, Romania.

Professor at Carol Davila University of Medicine and Pharmacy, teaching Cell and Molecular Biology and Pharmaceutical Botany, currently serving as vice-dean. Holds a PhD in pharmacy, a master’s in biostatistics, and a BSc in law. Has worked across academic, industrial, and regulatory pharmaceutical domains. Former member of the EMA Committee for Human Medicinal Products, the Paediatric Committee, and alternate member of the Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products. Has published over 110 ISI-indexed scientific papers, two single-authored books, and contributed to 13 books as co-author or chapter author.

Simona Gurzu (Gurzu-Prundaru) is MD (2005), PhD (2008), and Habilitated Doctor (2013). Consultant Gastrointestinal Pathologist and Professor at „George Emil Palade” University of Medicine, Pharmacy, Science and Technology of Târgu-Mureș, Romania. Dean of the Faculty of Medicine in English (with a branch in Hamburg, Germany — UMCH), Head of the Pathology Department, and CEO of the Clinical Department of Pathology, where she founded the Research Center of Oncopathology and Translational Medicine (CCOMT). Has led 17 projects and participated in 26 grants. Currently coordinating 10 PhD students (4 with international co-tutela) and has overseen 8 completed PhD degrees.

Associate professor of Missions, director of the Doctor of Intercultural Studies program, and head of the Institute of Church Ministry at Andrews University’s Seventh-day Adventist Theological Seminary. Also serves as president of the Global Adventist Human Subject Researchers Association. Has published dozens of articles and research reports, edited several books — including A Fresh Look at Denominational Research: Role, Impact, Scope — and is actively involved in the Society for the Scientific Study of Religion, Faith Communities Today, the Great Commission Research Network, and the Adventist Society of Religious Studies. Executive director of the Journal of Applied Christian Leadership and national partner for Natural Church Development in the United States and Czech Republic.

Associate director and coordinator of the Doctor of Ministry program at Andrews University, USA. Teaches practical and applied theology research and assists doctorate students in field study and methodology. Comes from a quantitative orientation but has extended his interest to qualitative research. Co-editor of Qualitative Research for Practical Theology and contributor to The Sage Handbook of Qualitative Research and The SAGE Handbook of Qualitative Research Quality. Previously served as president of the Asian Qualitative Research Association in the Philippines.