Miri Yemini studied natural science and biotechnology at Tel Aviv University, Israel. After completing her doctorate, she studied materials science at Ben Gurion University of the Negev, Israel. Her research involves theoretical understanding of educational systems with a focus on internationalization and globalization of education. Miri Yemini is the co-editor of the journals International Journal of Educational Development and Multicultural Education Review. Since 2018, she has held the UNESCO Chair of Technology, Internationalization and Education at Tel Aviv University together with education scholar Professor Rafi Nachmias. As part of her research stay at Freie Universität, Yemini explores the interaction between nongovernmental organizations and schools in the context of internationalization and social networks.

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