Research Log & Essays
Ongoing commentary at the crossroads of Swedish societal history, technical pedagogy, environmental sciences, and climate resilience engineering. You can also browse his published articles on Nordic Bridge.
Unlocking the Adult Learner Motivation: A 10-Part Series on Self-Determination Theory (SDT)
An in-depth, 10-part analytical series exploring the foundations of Self-Determination Theory (SDT). This project investigates the core pillars of human motivation—autonomy, competence, and relatedness—examining how these intrinsic psychological needs shape adult learning pedagogy, organizational leadership, and personal transformation in a changing world.
Latest Academic & Technical Essays
Tool or Collaborator: Supplementary or Central Positioning? Generative AI in the Adult Classroom
Released on ResearchGate, this paper analyzes the structural positioning of generative AI within adult learning environments. It contrasts supplementary models (using AI strictly as a localized cognitive scaffold) with central collaborative models, outlining how to guide technological leverage without compromising individual learner autonomy.
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Sweden: Path to the Nordic Society (PANSO Digital Course)
A digital learning course designed in 2021 as part of the PANSO (Path to the Nordic Society) Nordplus collaboration. Developed in partnership with Tartu Folk High School (Estonia) and Cooperative Teaching and Counseling (Finland), this curriculum provides language acquisition, digital literacy, and active citizenship modules tailored for adult immigrants integrating into Swedish society.
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Beyond Adaptation: Centering Agency and Equity in Generative AI for Diverse Adult Learning Environments
Published on ResearchGate, this paper explores centering learner agency and educational equity in generative AI applications within diverse adult learning environments.
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The AI Paradox in Adult Education: From Fear to Opportunity
Published on LinkedIn, this article analyzes the dual nature of AI in classrooms, addressing educational anxieties and highlighting how to frame LLMs as opportunities.
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Schools for Life: Pedagogy for Empowering Adults | Lecture for Ukrainian Educators
A video recording and recap of Saad Maki Muhialdin's guest lecture hosted by the Vovchok Folk High School in Ukraine. The presentation explores the Scandinavian model of informal adult education, interdisciplinary learning at Mångkulturella Folkhögskola, and the "Audience Disarming" method to foster trust, empathy, and active group dialogue in classrooms.
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Harnessing the Tailwind: How Swedish Infrastructure is Going Kinetic
Published on Nordic Bridge, this article explores how a Swedish startup transforms roads and highways into clean energy corridors using modular vertical wind turbines, turning static infrastructure into active power sources.
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Supercharge Your Research with LLMs: A Practical Guide for R&D
A video recording and recap of Saad Maki Muhialdin's guest lecture hosted by the Swedish Dialogue. The presentation outlines practical strategies for leveraging Large Language Models to accelerate academic research, literature synthesis, and scientific writing while maintaining strict ethical standards.
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