Dr Antonios Kaniadakis
Reader (Education) in Education
Summary
I am a Reader in Education in the Digital Economy and a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA).
I have an interest in work-based and industry-relevant pedagogies, delivered through innovative curricula, such as Degree Apprenticeships. I am also interested in academic development and mentoring, especially for Education-focused academics.
My subject background is in the Social Sciences. I was trained as a Sociologist and I hold a PhD in Science, Technology and Innovation Studies from Edinburgh University. I have an interest in socio-economic analyses of digital technology innovation. I specialise in qualitative and experimental research methodologies and I am an experienced ethnographer.
Prior to joining Brunel, I was Senior Lecturer at the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Queen Mary University of London. I have also worked at the London School of Economics & Political Science (Information Systems & Innovation), the University of Edinburgh (Business School) and the Open University (Economics).
Keywords: Digital economy, work-based learning, degree apprenticeships, social informatics, innovation, fintech, technology and society, HCI
Qualifications
PhD - Science, Technology and Innovation Studies - The University of Edinburgh, UK
MRes - Science, 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
Programme Director for MSc Digital & Technology Solutions Specialist (Data Analytics) Degree Apprenticeship
Newest selected publications
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
Kaniadakis, A. and Foster, P. (2024) 'The role of fintech startups and big banks in shaping trust expectations from blockchain use in mainstream financial markets'. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 203. pp. 1 - 9. ISSN: 0040-1625 Open Access Link