Expert in inclusive education, culturally responsive pedagogy, educational technology, teacher education, and power dynamics in education.

Dr Sara Mashayekh specialises in inclusive education, culturally responsive teaching, and preparing teachers to work effectively with diverse and marginalised communities. Her research focuses on how power and inequality shape educational experiences, and how ethical research practices can drive positive change. She also explores how educational technologies — including adaptive learning systems, artificial intelligence (AI), and virtual reality (VR) — can help create more equitable, engaging, and personalised learning environments.