Research in Mathematical Problem Posing New Advances and Directions

Jinfa Cai is the Kathleen and David Hollowell Professor at the University of Delaware, an elected member of USA National Academy of Education (NAEd) and a Fellow of American Educational Research Association (AERA).  Jinfa received his B.S. in mathematics from Hangzhou Normal University, M.Ed. in mathematics education from Beijing Normal University, and his Ph.D. in Cognitive Studies (in mathematics education) from the University of Pittsburgh.  He served as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal for Research in Mathematics Education (2017-2020). He also served as Program Director at the USA National Science Foundation.  He is the Editor of the 2017 Compendium for Research in Mathematics Education, by NCTM.  Currently, he is the vice-president of International Commission of Mathematical Instruction (ICMI).  His research is well-funded from various funding agencies, such as the USA National Science Foundation, Department of Education, and Spencer Foundation. Currently, he is working on a 4-year longitudinal research project on problem posing.

Dr. Roza Leikin is a Professor of Mathematics Education and Gifted Education at the Faculty of Education, University of Haifa and since October 2020, she serves as the Faculty Dean. Dr. Leikin is the Establishing Director of the RANGE Center - the Interdisciplinary Center for the Research and Advancement of Giftedness and Excellence. Prof. Leikin's research focuses mathematical creativity and ability, task design, teachers' professional potential, and integration of neuro-cognitive research to the field of mathematics education. From 2012-2017 she served as the President of the International Group for Mathematical Creativity and Giftedness and was the Head of the National Advisory Board in Mathematics Education of the Israeli Ministry of Education. Since 2013 she is serving as a Senior Mathematics Education Editor of the International Journal of Science and Mathematics Education. She has edited 13 volumes related to research in mathematics and gifted education and has published more than 180 papers and chapters in peer reviewed research.