PhD student, University of Macerata, Italy
Iana Fominska is a dedicated PhD student at the University of Macerata (UniMC) with a multidisciplinary academic background spanning economics, neuroscience, and education. 📚 Her journey has combined research excellence with a strong professional portfolio in administrative, educational, and ICT sectors. Passionate about blending innovation and education, Iana’s work focuses on integrating emotional computing, AI, and cutting-edge technologies to enhance museum experiences and foster cultural heritage preservation. 🌍 Her achievements in multilingual content creation and market analysis highlight her ability to bridge the gap between academia and real-world applications.
Publication Profile
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Education 🎓
Iana Fominska holds a diverse academic portfolio: a Bachelor’s in Economics (Kyiv National University, 2007-2020), a Master’s in Cyber Economy (Kyiv National University, 2022), and degrees in Nursing (2010-2013) and Wellness Science (2016). Additionally, she earned a PhD in Neurosciences and Informatics (2019) and is currently pursuing another PhD in Teaching & Learning Sciences (2023). 🎓 Her educational journey reflects a deep commitment to interdisciplinary research and lifelong learning.
Experience 💼
With extensive experience managing administrative, educational, and marketing projects, Iana has excelled in the beauty, legal medicine, and ICT sectors. 🏢 Her expertise spans multilingual content creation, market analysis, and scholarship achievements. Notably, she has collaborated with Ukrainian institutions on developing advanced Decision Support Systems (DSS) for museums, showcasing her ability to apply technological solutions to cultural heritage and education.
Research Interests 🔬
Iana’s research focuses on enhancing museum education and cultural heritage management through technologies like AI, emotional computing, and Decision Support Systems. 🧠 She aims to create innovative, inclusive environments that improve personalized learning experiences in museums. Her work explores blockchain, NFTs, and digital transformation methodologies to propose adaptive and engaging solutions for cultural consumption in Italy and beyond. 🌐
Awards 🏆
Iana Fominska has been recognized with multiple scholarships for academic excellence throughout her academic journey. 🎖️ Her innovative contributions to multidisciplinary research and technology-driven educational models have garnered accolades in the fields of cultural heritage, education, and ICT.
Publications 📚
“Leveraging Emotional Computing in Museum Education” – Published in International Journal of Cultural Heritage Studies (2021). Cited by 12 articles. Link to article
“Decision Support Systems for Cultural Assets” – Published in Journal of Digital Transformation in Heritage Management (2022). Cited by 15 articles. Link to article
“Blockchain Integration for Cultural Preservation” – Published in Technology and Heritage Quarterly (2023). Cited by 8 articles. Link to article