Doctoral students

Computer Science

Meysam Abedi, Iran, Securing and encryption of students private data. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF.

Bonface Abima, Uganda, Implementing learning analytics to support and improve collaborative learning in an online learning environment: The case of public universities in Ghana. Associate Prof. Mohammed Saqr, Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF; Prof. Joseph Kizito Bada, Makerere University Business School.

Yazid M.B. Al-Badarin, Palestine, How can augmented reality enhance communication and inclusion for hearing-impaired students in classrooms? Associate Prof. Mohammed Saqr, Dr. Nicolas Pope, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF.

Hilma Ndapewa Aludhilu, Namibia, Artificial intelligent-driven software testing framework for software start-ups in Namibia. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, Dr. Tapani Toivonen, UEF; Prof. Erkki Sutinen, University of Turku.

Sami Andberg, Finland, Utilising eye-tracking data to diagnose early stages of Alzheimer’s disease. Associate Prof. Roman Bednarik, Prof. Anne Koivisto, UEF.

Stephen Aneke, Nigeria, Investigating vocational training through context-aware analytics in a developing economy: An idiographic perspective. Associate Prof. Mohammed Saqr, Dr. Sonsoles López Pernas.

Muhammad Anwar, Pakistan, Enhancing the identification process of learning styles using cognitive traits and considering dynamic aspects. Prof. Sabine Graf, Athabasca University; Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF.

Rhythm Rajiv Bathia, India, From big data to person-based learning analytics: exploring the opportunities and challenges, India. Associate Prof. Mohammed Saqr, Dr. Sonsoles López-Pernas, Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF.

Paschal Kpimekuu Boruzie, Ghana, Computer-supported collaborative learning for accounting education: A social network analysis in developing country context. Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF; Dr. Emmanuel Awuni Kolog, University of Ghana.

Nacir Bouali, Morocco. Virtual reality generation from natural language. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF; Prof. Violetta Cavalli-Sforza, Al Alkhawayn University.

Wayne Brown, Canada. Improving simulation-based healthcare education through human actors and wearable technology. Prof. Kinshuk, Dr. Richard A.W. Tortorella, University of North Texas; Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF.

Marc Denojean-Mairet, Canada, Smart learning environment: A framework for smart devices and social media in identifying learning. Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF, Dr. Sonsoles López Pernas, UEF; Assistant Prof. Fred Agbo, Willamette University.

Fitsum Deriba, Ethiophia, Using learning analytics for disadvantaged groups: Design, implementation, and best practice. Associate Prof. Mohammed Saqr, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF.

Ramy Elmoazen, Egypt, Quantitative ethnography of knowledge construction in Problem-Based Learning: A learning analytics approach. Associate Prof. Mohamed Saqr, Prof. Matti Tedre, School of Computing, UEF; Prof. Laura Hirsto, School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, UEF.

Mercy Wairimu Gachoka, Kenya, Developing generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) for supporting students with learning disabilities in Kenyan universities. Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, Dr. Ismaila Sanusi, UEF; Associate Prof. Solomon Sunday Oyelere, Luleå University of Technology.

Behzad Joze Hashemian, Finland, CSCSCL model for optimizing nonlinear storyline in DIS. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, UEF..

Muhammad Mustafa Hassan, Pakistan, Jeliot M: An Ethnocomputing oriented way to visualize programs on a mobile platform. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, Dr. Mikko Apiola, UEF; Dr. Andrés Moreno, European Chemicals Agency.

Sami Heikkinen, Finland, Process mining and automatic feedback as a tool to support self-regulated learning. Prof. Matti Tedre, Associate Prof. Mohammed Saqr, UEF; Assistant Prof. Jonna Malmberg, University of Oulu.

Mikko J. Hyttinen, Finland, Blended learning and social software in higher education – new perspectives to the design and implementation of computing courses. Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF.

Mark Gachara Irura, Kenya, The use of machine translation techniques for Gĩkũyũ to English language. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, School of Computing, UEF; Prof. Kimmo Kettunen, School of Humanities, UEF.

Madina Hamishi Juma, Tanzania, Web-based financial management skills training for women in informal saving groups in urban Tanzania. Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF; Dr. Alsen Florian Kapinga, Dr. Nasibu Rajabu Mramba, College of Business Education.

Satu Järvinen, Finland. Using digital micro certificates in the recognition and validation of skills of the informal sector in Africa. Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF; Dr. Erick Gankam Tambo, United Nations University.

Maria Miiro Kafuko, Uganda, Facilitating collaborative group work at scale using learning analytics. Associate Prof. Mohammed Saqr, Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF; Prof. Joseph Kizito Bada, Makerere University Business School.

Nabeela Kausar, Pakistan, Design and development of a virtual reality-based game to teach cryptography in higher education institutions. Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF; Assistant Prof. Fred Agbo, Willamette University.

Anna Mark Kayanda, Tanzania, Developing decision making in Tanzanian academic institutions through improved information systems. Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF; Prof. Lazaro S.P. Busagala, College of Business Education.

Aisha Khairat, Egypt, Tracking the longitudinal evolution of community empowerment and upward financial mobility in enterprise education with learning analytics, Associate Prof. Mohammed Saqr, Dr. Sonsoles López Pernas, UEF; Prof. Malak Zaalouk, The American University of Cairo.

Mikko Laamanen, Finland, Development of theatre robotics and evaluating its learning impact. Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF.

Jukka Lehtoranta, Finland, K-9 teachers in the era of artificial intelligence: new literacies, competencies and perceptions, Prof. Matti Tedre, School of Computing, UEF; Dr. Henriikka Vartiainen, School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, UEF; Assitant Professor Pekka Mertala, Faculty of Education and Psychology, University of Jyväskylä.

Paulo Magoge, Development of the mobile-learning application to enhance computer programming among students in higher education instructions (HLIs) through computational thinking (CT). A case study of the College of Business Education (CBE) in Tanzania. Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF; Dr. Godfrey Mwandosya, College of Business Education.

Alem Habte Mare, Eritrea, Improving teacher effectiveness by integrating Information and Communication Technology (ICT) into teacher education and development programs in Eritrea: Local context within local perspectives. Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF.

Zuena Mgova, Tanzania, Machine learning curriculum for teaching pre-service teachers of compulsory education in Tanzania. Prof. Matti Tedre, Dr. Mikko Apiola, UEF.

Edward Miiro, Uganda, Co-designing robotics for learning machine learning: A case of high school children in Uganda. Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF; Prof. Joseph Kizito Bada, Makerere University Business School.

Salseng Mrong, Bangladesh, Educational robotics and visualization tool aided machine intelligence education, Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF.

Josephina Muntuumo, Namibia, Feasibility and future prospects for sustainable technology teaching: Organizing STEM activities for young pupils in a Namibian context, Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF; Associate Prof. Jacob Nielsen, University of Southern Denmark.

Jemimah Nathaniel, Nigeria, Enhancing programming education with effective integration of generative AI, and addressing accessibility concerns. Associate Prof. Solomon Sunday Oyelere, University of Exeter; Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF.

Veronica Omeni, UK, Developing cultural awareness and intercultural communication skills through on-line interaction and instructional web-based technology in an educational context. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, School of Computing, UEF; Dr. Calkin Suero Montero, School of Educational Sciences and Psychology, UEF; Prof. Lorenzo Cantoni, Universita della Svizerra italiana.

Josephat O. Oroma, Uganda, Improving programming education in a developing country: A case of Tumaini University – Iringa. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, UEF.

Geetha Paulmani, India, Lean research culture: Measurement, analysis, and revitalization of processes and outcomes of contemporary research practices. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF; Prof. Kinshuk, University of North Texas; Prof. Vive Kumar; Athabasca University.

Riina Piiroinen, Finland, The impact of agile methods on the customer experience. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, UEF.

Lilian Jacob Ringo, Tanzania, Exploring the use of ICT to enhance access to market among smallholder farmers: A case of horticulture industry in Tanzania. Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF; Dr. Ezra Misaki, Dr. William Gomera, College of Business Education.

Wissam Saleh, Canada, AD/HD and educational games: A complementary alternative for AD/HD detection and treatment in students. Prof. Matti Tedre, Prof. Erkko Sointu, Dr. Sonsoles López Pernas, UEF; Prof. Sabine Graf, Athabasca University.

Christoph Scheib, Germany, Business Information Management in media industries across various business activities. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF; Prof. Artur Lugmayr, Curtin University.

Pasi Silander, Finland, Digitalization in education: From computer-assisted education to era of AI and learning analytics. Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF.

Brian Stewart, Canada, Economic and sustainability growth factors of online learning. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF; Prof. Kinshuk, University of North Texas.

Amos Oyelere Sunday, Nigeria, Design and implementation of co-design pedagogical scenarios for learning computational thinking. Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, Dr. Friday Agbo, Dr. Ikka Jormanainen, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF.

Radiet Taddese, Eritrea. Effective management of ICT innovation and its impact to SDG: Case studies in Eritrea. Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF.

Maya Taki, Syria, Designing a gamified learning framework for K-12 AI education an integrated approach. Prof. Matti Tedre, Associate Prof. Mohammed Saqr, Dr. Sonsoles López-Pernas, Dr. Juho Kahila, UEF.

Olli Tiilkainen, Finland, Learning novel motor skills in virtual reality. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, UEF.

Janne Tyni, Finland. Effects of different rewards systems on learning experience in educational and serious games. Associate Prof. Roman Bednarik, Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF.

Chidera Ugo, Nigeria, Mobile escape rooms for teaching programming in higher education in Nigeria, Dr. Sonsoles Lopéz-Pernas, Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF; Prof. Aldo Gordillo Méndez, Universidad Politécnica de Madrid.

Hongxin Yan, Canada. Build a personalized online course design model based on differentiated instruction principles and practices. Prof. Markku Tukiainen, UEF; Prof. Kinshuk, University of North Texas; Prof. Cindy Ives, Dr. Fuhua Lee, Athabasca University.

Michael Yingbull, Canada, Impact of the use of authentic learning traces in post secondary Information Technology education. Prof. Matti Tedre, UEF; Prof. Kinshuk, Dr. Richard A.W. Tortorella, University of North Texas.

Education

Serkan Baykusoglu, UK, Transforming education through technology-enhanced learning: The use of Tablet PCs in secondary education and the impact on learning and teaching. Prof. Teemu Valtonen, School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, UEF.

Amor Jebali, Tunisia, Social media as learning tools to promote self-regulation and collaboration. Prof. Teemu Valtonen, School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, UEF; Jarkko Suhonen, School of Computing, UEF.