Grațiela Ianoș is an Associate Professor at POLITEHNICA Bucharest, Department of Teacher Education and Social Sciences. Her area of expertise is mainly focused on the integration of new technologies and innovative approaches in the instructional process, as well as student engagement and community involvement. Her research interests focus on innovative pedagogies, research methodology, educational technology and community engagement. Grațiela is also an active member of several professional associations and working groups with focus on higher education, teaching and learning, educational technologies and social inclusion. She has been involved in a variety of national and international projects focused on community development, student engagement and teacher education.