Olena Hlazunova, D.Sc. is a Vice-Rector for Scientific and Pedagogical Work and Digital Transformation at the National University of Life and Environmental Sciences of Ukraine. She specializes in digital transformation in higher education, innovative learning environments, and the development of technology-enhanced approaches to teaching, learning, and knowledge exchange. She has extensive experience in designing and implementing digital education systems, including hybrid and cloud-oriented learning environments, microlearning, and interactive educational platforms. She combines academic leadership, research, and practical implementation to strengthen universities' capacity for innovation, resilience, and high-quality digital learning.
She is actively involved in national and international projects, including Horizon Europe and DAAD initiatives, where she contributes to digitalization, research capacity-building, and the development of educational solutions for agriculture and food systems.
Strengthening food system resilience requires not only technological innovation, but also an improved societal understanding of food system dynamics and risks.
