Samuel Arellano Balbin

Asst. Prof. Samuel Balbin is a faculty member of the College of Education, Rizal Technological University (RTU). He holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Technology Education and has extensive teaching, research, and administrative experience in teacher education and educational technology. His scholarly interests focus on technology integration in education, smart campus and digital readiness, management information systems, scale development and validation, and mixed-methods research, particularly exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. He has led and collaborated on several institution-based and externally oriented research projects, including studies on smart campus readiness, inclusive education, mentorship evaluation, and the meaningful utilization of emerging technologies in higher education. As an academic practitioner, Asst. Prof. Balbin is actively involved in curriculum development, accreditation preparation, and school–university partnerships, including the supervision of pre-service teachers in field-based programs such as the ARAL Program. He has also contributed to institutional quality assurance initiatives and policy-oriented research in support of university development. His professional work reflects a strong commitment to evidence-based practice, educational innovation, and the continuous improvement of teacher education in the Philippine context.