Roza Leikin is a Professor of Mathematics Education and Education of Gifted at the Faculty of Education, University of Haifa. Her research and practice is focuses on mathematically challenging instructional design, associated mathematical tasks and teachers’ professional potential. She is interested in integration of neuro-cognitive research to the field of mathematics education. Dr. Leikin is the Dean of faculty of Education, a member of the Department of Mathematics Education and the Establishing Director of the RANGE Center - the Interdisciplinary Center for the Research and Advancement of Giftedness and Excellence in the University of Haifa. During 2012-2017 she served as the President of MCG – the International Group for Mathematical Creativity and Giftedness (affiliated with ICMI). Dr. Leikin is a Senior Mathematical Editor of the International Journal for Science and Mathematics Education. She has edited 12 volumes related to research in mathematics education and the education of gifted, published more than 150 papers in peer reviewed research journals, books, and refereed conference proceedings.