Trier University of Applied Sciences Department of Computer Science and Therapy Science hosted Mr. Rod Charlie Delos Reyes, an academic staff at the UST Graduate School, as a Guest Lecturer and Guest Researcher in Trier, Germany in November 2023.
The Germanic Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and Hochschule Trier International: Global Innovation for Sustainable Futures project, through the assistance of Prof. Dr. Jens Schneider and approved by Prof. Dr. Heinz Schmitz, the department’s dean, were instrumental to this endeavor.
With over eight years of experience in clinical practice, academia, community development, and leadership, Delos Reyes has made notable contributions to local and international peer-reviewed journals with over 15 published articles. His expertise in gender, diversity, and a global perspective on occupational therapy practice were showcased during his month-long tenure. He conducted workshops for occupational therapy students, covering topics like cultural sensitivity training, international occupational therapy practice, and integrating gender perspectives into clinical work.
Moreover, Delos Reyes is collaborating on designing an innovative occupational science module for the 2024 summer semester of Trier University of Applied Sciences. Post his tenure, he aims to nurture collaborations between Trier University and the University of Santo Tomas.. Future collaborations between the universities would focus on internationalization efforts, support for Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and facilitating faculty and student exchange programs to advance global academic and social initiatives.
