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Education Professor Profiles – Leni Casimero

Leni Casimiro, PhD is an educator, researcher, and administrator, currently serving at the Education Department of the Graduate School, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies (AIIAS). She has also served as the director of AIIAS Online and was instrumental in making AIIAS a key player in online education locally and internationally. Her expertise in curriculum and instruction, particularly in the field of online education, has led her to serve as an international academic consultant, accreditor, speaker at various academic conferences, and researcher for various refereed journals and books. 

Position:

Faculty and Chair, Education Department

Associate Dean, Graduate School

Rank: Professor

Academic Qualification: PhD in Education, 2010 (Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies)

Specializations: Curriculum and Instruction, Online Education

Current research interests:

 

Sample Research Publications / Presentations:

  • Casimiro, L. & Boucaud, G. (2025). Integrating faith and learning in online teaching (Chapter 19). In S. Vyhmeister, S. Wa-Mbaleka, & P. Gaikwad (Eds), The handbook of integration of faith and learning. (Publisher)
  • Bradfield, G.; Lim, J.; & Casimiro, L. (2025). Integrating faith and learning in online program development (Chapter 17). In S. Vyhmeister, S. Wa-Mbaleka, & P. Gaikwad (Eds), The handbook of integration of faith and learning. (Publisher).
  • Casimiro, L. & Pondi, K. (2025). Adventist education in the Asian context: Challenges and prospects. Presented at the Adventist Human-Subject Researchers Association   Annual Conference, Andrews University, Berrien Springs, MI, June 25-28, 2025.
  • Wa-Mbaleka, S. Thompson, K., & Casimiro, L. (2024). The SAGE handbook of online higher education. London, UK: SAGE.   
  • Ganu, D.; Penno, D.; & Casimiro, L. (2023). Data collection methods and processes (Chapter 12). In P. Cincala, D. Penno, P. Zubkov, & S. Wa-Mbaleka (Eds.), Quantitative research for practical theology (pp. 242-270). Berrien Springs, MI: Department of World Mission, Cooranbong, NSW: Avondale Press.