Dr Antonios Kaniadakis
Reader (Education) in Education
Summary
I am an Education-Focused Reader in Technology and Innovation and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
My work centres on work-based and industry-engaged pedagogies delivered through innovative and interdisciplinary curricula. I have a strong interest in academic development and leadership, with a particular focus on enabling excellence in teaching and learning. I currently serve as Coordinator of the CEDPS Academic Education Network, where I champion educational innovation and staff development. I also lead initiatives in student–staff co-creation and act as the Department’s Employability Lead.
Trained as a Sociologist, I hold a PhD in Technology and Innovation Studies from the University of Edinburgh. My expertise lies in the socio-economic analysis of digital technology innovation and design, with specialisation in qualitative and experimental research methodologies. I am an experienced ethnographer with a strong record of interdisciplinary collaboration.
Before joining Brunel University of London, I held academic positions at Queen Mary University of London (School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science), the London School of Economics and Political Science (Information Systems and Innovation Group), the University of Edinburgh (Business School), and the Open University (Economics).
Keywords: Digital technology; innovation; work-based learning; design; employability; social informatics; fintech; technology and society; HCI
Qualifications
PhD - Technology and Innovation Studies - The University of Edinburgh, UK
MRes - Technology and Innovation Studies - The University of Edinburgh, UK
MA - Sociology of ICT - Queen's University at Kingston, Canada
BA - Sociology - University of Crete, Greece
PGCAP - Queen Mary University of London, UK
Responsibility
Coordinator of CEDPS Academic Education Network
Programme Director for MSc Digital & Technology Solutions Specialist (Data Analytics) Degree Apprenticeship
Department of Computer Science Employability Lead
Newest selected publications
Ni, Q., Dong, H. and Kaniadakis, A. (2025) 'Empowering Older Migrants: Co-Designing Climate Communication with Chinese Seniors in the UK'. Journal of Ageing and Longevity, 5 (4). pp. 1 - 26.Open Access Link
Ni, Q., Dong, H. and Kaniadakis, A. (2025) 'Low-Carbon Practices and Cultural Adaptation Among Older Chinese Migrants: Insights from Walking Interviews on Environmental Policy and Social Integration'. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22 (6). pp. 1 - 29. ISSN: 1660-4601 Open Access Link
Kaniadakis, A. and Denney, F. (2025) 'Education-focused academics in pursuit of third-space visibility: a five-step process'. Journal of Learning Development in Higher Education, 33 (Special). pp. 1 - 12.Open Access Link
Ni, Q., Dong, H., Kaniadakis, A., Wang, Z. and Ge, C. (2025) 'Investigating Older Adults’ Response to Climate Change'. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 22 (2). pp. 1 - 28. ISSN: 1661-7827 Open Access Link
Kaniadakis, A., Sassoon, I. and Alwzinani, F. (2024) 'Implementing work-based assessments in a level 7 data analytics digital degree apprenticeship: challenges and lessons for HEIs'. New Directions in the Teaching of Natural Sciences. pp. 1 - 9.Open Access Link