Doctoral students in Computer Science - IMPDET studies @ School of Computing

Meysam Abedi

Bonface Abima

Olumide Adeleye

Adedeji Adefisoye Adejumo

Hesham Ahmed

Yazid M.B. Al-Badarin

Hilma Ndapewa Aludhilu

Research topic

Artificial intelligent-driven software testing framework for software start-ups in Namibia.

Supervisors

Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, School of Computing, UEF
Prof. Markku Tukiainen, School of Computing, UEF
Dr. Tapani Toivonen
Prof. Erkki Sutinen, University of Turku

Research publications

Aduhilu H., Sutinen, E. (2024). Bridging the gap: Addressing software testing challenges in Namibian startups through a tailored training approach. IWSiB’24: Proceedings of the 7th ACM/IEEE International Workshop on Software-intensive Business, pp. 79-86, ACM.

Sami Andberg

Research topic

Utilising eye-tracking data to diagnose early stages of Alzheimer’s disease

Supervisors

Prof. Roman Bednarik, School of Computing, UEF.
Prof. Anne Koivisto, Institute of Clinical Medicine, School of Medicine, UEF.

Research publications

Hannonen, S., Andberg, S., Kärkkäinen, V., Rusanen, M., Lehtola, J.-M., Saari, T., Korhonen, V., Hokkanen, L., Hallikainen, M., Hänninen, T., Leinonen, V., Kaarniranta, K., Bednarik, R., Koivisto, A. (2023). Shortening of saccades as a possible easy-to-use biomarker to detect risk of Alzhaimer’s disease. Journal of Alzhaimer’s Disease, 88(2), 609-618.

Stephen Aneke

Muhammad Anwar

Rhythm Rajiv Bathia

Nacir Bouali

Research topic

Virtual reality generation from natural language

Supervisors

Prof. Markku Tukiainen, Schoo of Computing, UEF
Prof. Violetta Cavalli-Sforza, Al Akhawayn University

Research publications

Nacir, B., Cavalli-Sforza, V. (2023). A review of text-to-animation systems. IEEE Access, 11.
Nacir, B., Cavalli-Sforza, V. (2018). AUI story maker: Animation generation from natural language. In: Penstein Rosé, C., et al. Artificial Intelligence in Education. AIED 2018. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 10948. Springer, Cham.

Paschal Kpimekuu Boruzie

Wayne Brown

Research topic

Improving simulation-based healthcare education through human actors and wearable technology

Supervisors

Prof. Kinshuk, University of North Texas
Dr. Richard A.W. Tortorella, University of North Texas
Prof. Matti Tedre, School of Computing, UEF

Research publications

Brown, W.J., & Kinshuk (2022). Improving simulation-based healthcare education through human actors, wearable, and web-based technology. 2022 International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT), pp. 411-413, IEEE.
Brown, W.J., & Reid, C. (2022). Implementing a cost effective and configurable hybrid simulation platform in healthcare education, using wearable and web-based technologies. Smart Learning Environments, 9(20).

Marc Denojean-Mairet

Research topic

Smart learning environment: A framework for smart devices and social media in identifying learning

Supervisors

Prof. Matti Tedre, School of Computing, UEF
Dr. Sonsoles López Pernas, School of Computing, UEF
Assistant Prof. Fred Agbo, Willamette University

Research publications

Denojean-Mairet, M., López-Pernas, S., Agbo, F.J, & Tedre, M. (2024). A literature review on the integration of microlearning and social media. Smart Learning Environments, 11.

Fitsum Deriba

Research topic

Using learning analytics for disadvantaged groups: Design, implementation, and best practice

Supervisors

Associate Prof. Mohammed Saqr, School of Computing, UEF.
Prof. Markku Tukiainen, School of Computing, UEF.

Research publications

Deriba, F.G., Saqr, M., & Tukiainen, M. (2024). Assessment of accessbility in virtural laboratories: A systematic review. Frontiers in Education.
Deriba, F.G., Saqr, M., Tukiainen, M. (2024). Exploring barriers and challenges to accessibility in virtual laboratories: a preliminary review. In Elmoazen, R., López-Pernas, S., Misiejuk, K., Khalil, M., Wasson, B., Saqr, M. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Technology-Enhanced Learning in Laboratories workshop (TELL 2023), CEUR-WS

Ramy Elmoazen

Research topic

Quantitative ethnography of knowledge construction in Problem-Based Learning: A learning analytics approach

Supervisors

Associate Prof. Mohamed Saqr, School of Computing, UEF.
Prof. Matti Tedre, School of Computing, UEF
Prof. Laura Hirsto, School of Applied Educational Science and Teacher Education, UEF

Research publications

Elmoazen, R., Saqr, M., Tedre, M., & Hirsto, L. (2024). Capturing the sequental pattern of students’ interactions in computer-supported collaborative learning. In Gonçalves, J.A.d.C., Lima, J.L.S.d.M., Coelho, J.P., García-Peñalvo, F.J., García-Holgado, A. (Eds.), Proceedings of TEEM 2023. TEEM 2023. Lecture Notes in Educational Technology. Springer, Singapore.
Elmoazen, R., Saqr, M., Hirsto, L., & Tedre M. (2024). Capturing temporal pathways of collaborative roles: A multilayered analytical approach using community of inquiry. International Journal of Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning.
Elmoazen, R., Saqr, M., Tedre, M., & Hirsto, L. (2023). How social interactions kindle productive online problem-based learning: An exploratory study of the temporal dynamics. In Hirsto, L., López-Pernas S., Saqr, M., Sointu, E., Valtonen, T. , Väisänen, S. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Finnish Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Education Conference (FLAIEC22). CEUR-WS.

Mercy Wairimu Gachoka

Maryum Hamdani

Behzad Joze Hashemian

Muhammad Mustafa Hassan

Research topic

Situating participatory design methods to innovate educational technology in the context of indigenous Pakistani community

Supervisors

Prof. Markku Tukiainen, School of Computing, UEF
Dr. Mikko Apiola, School of Computing, UEF.
Dr. Andrés Moreno, European Chemicals Agency

Research publications

Hassan, M. M., Tukiainen, M., & Qureshi, A. N. (2019). Participatory heuristic evaluations of Jeliot Mobile: End-users evaluating usability of their mlearning application. In 2019 4th Technology Innovation Management and
Engineering Science International Conference (TIMES-iCON) (pp. 1-6). IEEE.
Hassan, M. M., Tukiainen, M., & Qureshi, A. N. (2019). (Un) Discounted usability: Evaluating low-budget educational technology projects with dual-personae evaluators. In Proceedings of the 2019 8th International
Conference on Software and Information Engineering (pp. 253-258). ACM.
Hassan, M. M., Qureshi, A. N., Moreno, A., & Tukiainen, M. (2017). Participatory refinement of participatory outcomes: Students iterating over the design of an interactive mobile learning application. In 2017 International Conference on Learning and Teaching in Computing and Engineering (LaTICE) (pp. 76-81). IEEE.
Hassan, M. M., Moreno, A., Sutinen, E., & Aziz, A. (2015). On the participatory design of Jeliot mobile: towards a socio-constructivist mlearning tool. In 2015 International Conference on Learning and Teaching in Computing and
Engineering (pp. 120-123). IEEE. DOI: 10.1109/LaTiCE.2015.35.

Markku Havukainen

Research topic

We live, we create – A study on digital game design in inter-contextual
and intergenerational set

Supervisors

Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, School of Computing, UEF
Prof. Erkki Sutinen, University of Turku
Prof. Teemu Laine, Ajou University
Prof. Markku Tukiainen, School of Computing, UEF

Research publications

Havukainen, M., Laine, T.H., Kontkanen, S., Järvikylä, J., & Sutinen, E. (2024). Co-designing digital games across the boundary of childhood and youth. International Journal of Human-Computer Interaction.
Havukainen, M., Laine, T.H., Martikainen, T., & Sutinen, E. (2020). A case study on co-designing digital games with older adults and children: Game elements, assests, and challenges. The Computer Games Journal, 9, 163-188.
Havukainen, M., Gupta, K., Wolhurter C., Sutinen, E., & Laine, T.H. (2016). Inter-contextual design: A new model for learning technologies. Proceedings of the EdMedia+Innovative Learning. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC.
Havukainen, M., Gupta, K., Wolhurter, C., & Sutinen, E. (2014). How to revive building blocks by digitalization. Proceedings of the EdMedia+Innovative Learning. Association for the Advancement of Computing in Education (AACE), Waynesville, NC.

Sami Heikkinen

Research topic

Process mining and automatic feedback as a tool to support self-regulated learning

Supervisors

Prof. Matti Tedre, School of Computing, UEF
Associate Prof. Mohammed Saqr, School of Computing, UEF
Assistant Prof. Jonna Malmberg, University of Oulu

Research publications

Heikkinen, S., Cristea, T., Saqr, M., Malmberg, J., Kleindelg, A., Snijerds, C., Matzat, U. & Tedre, M. (2024). Sequence analysis and process mining perspectives to goal setting: What distinguishes business students with high and low self-efficacy beliefs? Smart Learning Environments, 11(40).
Heikkinen, S., López-Pernas, S., Malmberg, J., Tedre, M., & Saqr, M. (2023). How do business students self-regulate their project management learning? A sequence mining study. In Hirsto, L., López-Pernas S., Saqr, M., Sointu, E., Valtonen, T. , Väisänen, S. (Eds.), Proceedings of the Finnish Learning Analytics and Artificial Intelligence in Education Conference (FLAIEC22). CEUR-WS.
Heikkinen, S., Saqr, M., Malmberg, J., & Tedre, M. (2022). Supporting self-regulated learning with learning analytics interventions – a systematic literature review. Education and Information Technologies, 28, 3059-3088.

Mikko J. Hyttinen

Research topic

Studies on developing blended learning practices in business courses with learning technologies and flipped classroom pedagogy in the Finnish higher education context

Supervisors

Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, School of Computing, UEF.
Prof. Markku Tukiainen, School of Computing, UEF.

Research publications

Hyttinen, M., & Suhonen, J. (2023). Enhancing asynchronous online learning with mobile augmented reality application: A case study in higher education business courses. International Journal of Technology in Education and Science, 7(3), 431-453.
Hyttinen, M., & Suhonen, J. (2022). Using the flipped classroom and learning diary to enhance learning in higher education – Students’ experiences of flipping the Basics of Law course. The International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education, 33(3), 446-464.
Hyttinen, M., & Hatakka, O. (2020). The challenges and opportunities of using 360-degree video technology in online lecturing: A case study in higher education business studies“, Seminar.net, 18(1).

Mark Gachara Irura

Madina Hamishi Juma

Research topic

Web-based financial management skills training for women in informal saving groups in urban Tanzania.

Supervisors

Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, School of Computing, UEF
Prof. Matti Tedre, School of Computing, UEF
Dr. Alsen Florian Kapinga,College of Business Education
Dr. Nasibu Rajabu Mramba, College of Business Education

Research publications

Juma, M., Mramba, N.R., Kapinga, A.F., Suhonen, J., & Tedre, M. (2023). Smartphone use in financial management among women´s informal saving groups in Dodoma, Tanzania. The African Journal of Information Systems,15(2).

Satu Järvinen

Maria Miiro Kafuko

Nebeela Kausar

Anna Mark Kayanda

Research topic

Developing decision making in Tanzanian academic institutions through improved information systems

Supervisors

Prof. Matti Tedre, School of Computing, UEF
Prof. Lazaro S.P. Busagala, College of Business Education

Research publications

Kayanda, A., Busagala, L., Oyelere, S., & Tedre, M. (2022). The use of Design Science and Agile Methodologies for improved information systems in the Tanzanian Higher Education context. The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 89(1).
Kayanda, A., Busagala, L., & Tedre, M. (2020). User perceptions on the use of Academic Information Systems for decision making support in the context of Tanzanian Higher Education. International Journal of Education and Development using Information and Communication Technology, 16(1), 72-87.
Kayanda, A., Busagala, L., Tedre, M., & Oyelere, S.S. (2020). Towards development of timetabling software for improving decision-making in Tanzanian higher education context“. In 15th Iberian Conference on Information Systems and Technologies (CISTI), IEEE.
Kayanda, A., Busagala, L., & Tedre, M. (2019). Design and implementation of timetabling software for an improved decision making at the Tanzanian higher education context: A design science approach”, IEEE AFRICON, pp. 1-4, IEEE.

Aisha Khairat

Johanna Krohns

Jukka Lehtoranta

Anssi Lin

Enock Mabberi

Paulo Magoge

Research topic

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.

Supervisors

Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, School of Computing, UEF.
Dr. Ismaila Sanusi, School of Computing, UEF.
Dr. Godfrey Mwandosya, Columbia College.

Alem Habte Mare

Zuena Mgova

Edward Miiro

Salseng Mrong

Obert Muzurura

Josephina Muntuumo

Jemimah Nathaniel

Veronica Omeni

Josephat O. Oroma

Enoch Oyerinde

Riina Piiroinen

Research topic

The impact of agile methods on the customer experience

Supervisors

Prof. Markku Tukiainen, School of Computing, UEF
Dr. Ilkka Jormanainen, School of Computing, UEF

Research publications

Piiroinen, R., Jormanainen, I., & Tukiainen, M. (2024). Positive customer experience is enhanced by effective agile practices. In: Hyrynsalmi, S., Münch, J., Smolander, K., Melegati, J. (Eds.) Software Business. ICSOB 2023. Lecture Notes in Business Information Processing, vol 500, pp. 386–399, Springer, Cham.

Lilian Jacob Ringo

Wissam Saleh

Toni Sanio

Christoph Scheib

Melese Segaro

Pasi Silander

Amos Sunday

Researh topic

Design and implementation of co-design pedagogical scenarios for learning computational thinking

Supervisors

Dr. Jarkko Suhonen, School of Computing, UEF
Dr. Friday Agbo, Willamette University
Dr. Ikka Jormanainen, School of Computing, UEF
Prof. Markku Tukiainen, School of Computing, UEF

Research publications

Sunday, A.O., Agbo, F.J., & Suhonen, J. (2024). Co-design pedagogy for computational thinking education in K-12: A systematic literature review. Technology, Knowledge and Learning.

Radiet Taddese

Maya Taki

Olli Tiilkainen

Janne Tyni

Research topic

Effects of different rewards systems on learning experience in educational and serious games

Supervisors

Prof. Roman Bednarik, School of Computing, UEF
Prof. Matti Tedre, School of Computing, UEF

Research publications

Tyni, J., Turunen, A., Bednarik, R., Kahila, J., & Tedre, M. (2024). Can ChaptGPT match experts: Comparing inputs for serius games development. International Journal of Serious Games, 11(2), 87-106.
Tyni, J., Turunen, A., Kahila, J., Bednarik, R., & Tedre, M. (2023). Reward types in popular recreational and educational mobile games. IEEE Access, 11, 1166-1174.
Tyni, J., Tarkiainen, A., López-Pernas, S., Saqr, M., Kahila, J., & Bednarik, R. (2022). Games and rewards: A scientometric study of rewards in educational and serious games, 10, 31578-31585.