FH-Prof. Mag. Dr.
Birgit Phillips
MSc
Portrait
As the Head of Higher Education Didactics and AI at FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences, Birgit Phillips is at the helm of modernizing educational programs through AI and digital learning strategies. This role encompasses curriculum redesign, technology integration, and program quality enhancement through AI evaluations.
Previously, Birgit Phillips has contributed significantly as a Professor of Education and in various leadership roles, focusing on strategic learning development and the application of new technologies in education. She has a keen interest in New Work and New Learning within organizational development, areas that are increasingly relevant in today's dynamic work environments.
She is recognized for a pragmatic approach to education and development, often invited as a panelist and keynote speaker at conferences, reflecting a broad recognition of expertise in the field. This engagement with the academic and professional community is complemented by a strong publication record, detailed in the ORCID link https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1725-2971.
With skills in project management, intercultural competence, and multilingual communication, Phillips' work is informed by extensive international experience. Recognized for impactful work, awards include:
- European Teaching Excellence Award, ARQUS European University Alliance, 2022
- International Award for “Erudite Scholar 2020”, CTEF, India, 2021
- Nomination for Ars Docendi, National Award for excellent teaching, 2020
- Publication Grant by the Austrian Research Foundation (ÖFG), 2019
- Patricia Cranton Research Award, Columbia University, 2018
- Award for Scientific Excellence, Austrian Chamber of Commerce, 2018
- “Styrian of the Day” for project in Bihar, India, Kleine Zeitung, 2018
- Teaching Award, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, 2015
Additionally, Birgit Phillips contributes her expertise to the academic community through voluntary positions, underscoring her commitment to educational advancement on a global scale. She serves as the Austria Country Director for STAR (Scholars Transnational Social Impact Network), an organization dedicated to fostering scholarly exchange and impact on societal challenges worldwide. More information about STAR can be found at https://starscholars.org/.
Furthermore, she is an International Advisory Board Member for various academic journals, including Horizon JHSSR Journal, where she offers her insights to guide the direction of scholarly research and publication. Her involvement extends to serving as an Academic Advisor to CEAM (Council for Teacher Education & Management, India), providing strategic advice to enhance teacher education and management practices.
More information:
ORCID link https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1725-2971.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-birgit-phillips/
Previously, Birgit Phillips has contributed significantly as a Professor of Education and in various leadership roles, focusing on strategic learning development and the application of new technologies in education. She has a keen interest in New Work and New Learning within organizational development, areas that are increasingly relevant in today's dynamic work environments.
She is recognized for a pragmatic approach to education and development, often invited as a panelist and keynote speaker at conferences, reflecting a broad recognition of expertise in the field. This engagement with the academic and professional community is complemented by a strong publication record, detailed in the ORCID link https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1725-2971.
With skills in project management, intercultural competence, and multilingual communication, Phillips' work is informed by extensive international experience. Recognized for impactful work, awards include:
- European Teaching Excellence Award, ARQUS European University Alliance, 2022
- International Award for “Erudite Scholar 2020”, CTEF, India, 2021
- Nomination for Ars Docendi, National Award for excellent teaching, 2020
- Publication Grant by the Austrian Research Foundation (ÖFG), 2019
- Patricia Cranton Research Award, Columbia University, 2018
- Award for Scientific Excellence, Austrian Chamber of Commerce, 2018
- “Styrian of the Day” for project in Bihar, India, Kleine Zeitung, 2018
- Teaching Award, University of Applied Sciences Burgenland, 2015
Additionally, Birgit Phillips contributes her expertise to the academic community through voluntary positions, underscoring her commitment to educational advancement on a global scale. She serves as the Austria Country Director for STAR (Scholars Transnational Social Impact Network), an organization dedicated to fostering scholarly exchange and impact on societal challenges worldwide. More information about STAR can be found at https://starscholars.org/.
Furthermore, she is an International Advisory Board Member for various academic journals, including Horizon JHSSR Journal, where she offers her insights to guide the direction of scholarly research and publication. Her involvement extends to serving as an Academic Advisor to CEAM (Council for Teacher Education & Management, India), providing strategic advice to enhance teacher education and management practices.
More information:
ORCID link https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1725-2971.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-birgit-phillips/