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11/27/25, 8:06 AM HBMSU strengthens global research leadership through ICDE Global Doctoral Consortium at ICDE World Conference 2025
and global collaboration in online, open, and smart education. As a core GDC partner, HBMSU played a
central role in shaping the event’s academic discourse and strengthening the future of doctoral research
in inclusive and technology-enhanced learning.

H.E. Dr. Mansoor Alawar, Chancellor of HBMSU, delivered the official welcome address, reaffirming the

University’s commitment to nurturing emerging researchers and advancing global knowledge creation.
He also introduced the Center of Excellence in Smart Learning (CESL), outlining its vision as a
decentralized, AI-enabled, and blockchain-powered ecosystem designed to transform global research
collaboration.

Prof. Moustafa Hassan, Vice Chancellor for International Cooperation, followed with a dedicated
presentation further detailing CESL’s research pillars, governance model, and opportunities for
participation. He highlighted the essential role of GDC scholars in shaping the research agenda of the
next decade, particularly in areas such as AI, stackable learning systems, and immersive digital
education.

The GDC Symposium featured student presentations, group-based research exercises, and expert
feedback panels. As part of the Consortium’s core mission, the event strengthened cross-institutional
research networks, expanded opportunities for mentorship, and promoted shared mechanisms for
advancing the global digital learning research ecosystem.

HBMSU continues to champion the GDC as a platform for empowering early-career scholars. Its active
leadership reflects the University’s long-term vision for building a globally connected research
community capable of addressing emerging challenges in online learning, smart pedagogy, and
technology governance.

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