Dr. Maria Pampaka

Professor

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Biography

Maria Pampaka holds a joint position in the Manchester Institute of Education as well as in Social Sciences at the University of Manchester. Her research focuses primarily on mathematics education, exploring learners' attitudes and dispositions in the context of teaching practices. She employs advanced quantitative methods and systematic reviews in her studies, utilizing primary data and longitudinal survey designs. Currently, her projects address mathematics anxiety from cognitive and emotional perspectives. Maria's research interests encompass areas such as social research methodology, measurement assessment, and advanced quantitative methods, specifically the Rasch model and Item Response Theory Models. She also addresses challenges related to missing data and data imputation techniques while applying complexity theory in her research. Maria’s work contributes to various UN Sustainable Development Goals and engages with several research beacons and institutes within her field, positioning her as an active member in significant research collaborations.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

University of Manchester • Manchester, England

Holding a joint position in the Manchester Institute of Education and the Department of Social Sciences.

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.