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Prof. Dr. Caner Giray serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at Istanbul Okan University. He completed his Ph.D. at Gebze Technical University and has specialized throughout his academic career in the fields of marketing, consumer behavior, neuromarketing, digital marketing, and brand management.

Prof. Habil. Dr. Anett Wolgast is a professor of educational psychology with extensive expertise in statistics and research methods. She holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Justus-Liebig University Giessen and has pursued multiple advanced degrees in psychology, education, and healthcare management. Her academic appointments include professorships at the Martin-Luther-University Halle-Wittenberg and the University of Southern California as a visiting scholar. Dr. Wolgast’s research primarily focuses on perspective-taking, test motivation, academic well-being, and bullying prevention. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in prestigious journals such as Learning and Instruction, Current Psychology, and Frontiers in Psychology, and actively contributes to large-scale assessments and interdisciplinary educational projects. Her work demonstrates a strong commitment to applied research with significant societal relevance, especially in improving educational equity, student well-being, and empirical measurement methodologies.

and secretary of the doctorate program in Education. She also holds a master’s in international education and Bilingualism. She has participated in several research projects: “Defining Standards in STE²AM (Entrepreneurship) Education,” “State study on school coexistence in primary schools, according to the perspectives of students, teachers, guidance structures, management teams,” “Study on the Educational Participation of Families and Students in the School Centers of the Community of Madrid,” “Impact of cooperative learning in the inclusion of gifted students in the Community of Madrid” (MINECO), “Evaluation, assessment and differentiated teaching for gifted students,” "Additional language teaching and learning in International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program schools", "Giftedness and minorities.” She has also supervised several Doctoral Thesis.

Prof. Dr. Jochen Dickel is a professor of media design and development at the Fachhochschule des Mittelstands (FHM) in Bielefeld, Germany. He serves as the Scientific Director for Emerging Technologies and leads several undergraduate programs, including Communication Design and Advertising, Media Creation and Production, and Virtual Reality Management. With a background in Visual Communication from the University of Applied Sciences Hannover, he has been active in academia since 2004, specializing in areas such as user experience design, interactive media, and virtual/augmented reality. His professional experience includes roles as art director at Bertelsmann and founder of e-trend Media Consulting. Prof. Dickel is also engaged in European Erasmus+ projects like HYBOT and ASSISTANT and has led numerous exhibitions and design thinking initiatives. His scholarly work focuses on media innovation, educational technology, and digital communication.

Prof. Dr. M. Sencer Çorlu is currently based at Oslo Metropolitan University and has served since 2016 as the Director of the BAUSTEM Center and a faculty member in the Faculty of Educational Sciences at Bahçeşehir University. He previously worked at the Graduate School of Education at Bilkent University, where he contributed significantly to the training of mathematics teachers working in Turkey’s leading private schools. A graduate of Hüseyin Avni Sözen Anatolian High School and Boğaziçi University’s Mathematics Education program, Çorlu has taught International Baccalaureate mathematics, life sciences, earth sciences, and information technologies across four continents. During his time at the Texas A&M Aggie STEM Center—where he completed his Ph.D.—he developed and led several teacher training programs. As of December 2022, he holds a Google Scholar h-index of 17 and has authored over 50 articles and book chapters on STEM education, mathematics teacher education, and international schooling. His notable contributions to Turkish education include the first doctoral dissertation, academic article, book, and externally funded teacher training project that introduced and conceptualized STEM (FeTeMM) education and computational thinking within a culturally contextualized pedagogical framework; the earlySTEM book series for primary education—35 volumes edited and translated into multiple languages; LabStar™, a patented data collection and analysis device he co-invented; and two ongoing educational radio programs that he founded, dedicated to teachers and the promotion of doctoral research.

Prof. Dr. Veli Batdı is a distinguished academic in the field of curriculum and instruction, currently serving at Gaziantep University, Faculty of Education. He holds a Ph.D. from Fırat University, earned in 2013, following his M.A. from the same institution and a B.A. in English Language Teaching from Uludağ University. Over his career, he has held academic positions ranging from Assistant Professor to Full Professor, and has undertaken numerous administrative roles, including Faculty Dean and Bologna Coordinator. Prof. Batdı has an extensive publication record with over 100 peer-reviewed articles in international journals indexed in SSCI, SCOPUS, and ERIC, as well as 34 book chapters and edited volumes published by reputable international publishers such as Nova Science. His research spans topics including meta-thematic analysis, constructivist learning, educational technology, and AI in education. A prolific contributor to both national and international scientific projects and conferences, he has also served as principal investigator and researcher on various TÜBİTAK-funded and institutionally supported projects, while mentoring numerous graduate theses on innovative educational methodologies.

– Greece, with the subject "Electronic Properties of Semiconductors, Semiconductor Devices and Didactics of Physics." He is the director of the postgraduate studies program on Didactics of Physics and Educational Technology and the director of the Laboratory of Science Education and Educational Technology of the School of Physics – AUTH. His research interests cover the development evaluation of Teaching-Learning Sequences in STEM, Nano-Technology, inquiry-based learning, and experimentation with digital media and the use of mobile devices. He has participated in about 30 research projects as coordinator or principal investigator. He has more than 200 publications in international journals and conferences ~2050 references to his work (h-index:22). Professor Hatzikraniotis holds a PhD from AUTH under the title “Study of the behavior of intercalated Li ions in InSe, and their effect on the properties of the host.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Serkan Özel is a faculty member in the Department of Mathematics and Science Education at Boğaziçi University, specializing in mathematics education and educational technology. He received his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a focus on Educational Technology from Texas A&M University in 2009. His research explores multimodal mathematical representation, STEM education, early childhood mathematical cognition, and technology integration in learning environments. Dr. Özel has held visiting scholar positions at Vanderbilt University, the University of Cyprus, and Rutgers University, and has contributed extensively to international collaborations, including National Science Foundation and TÜBİTAK-funded projects. He serves on multiple editorial boards, including as Associate Editor of the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Applied, and is active as an educational consultant and pedagogical designer. His prolific publication record spans high-impact journals, edited volumes, and government curriculum initiatives, reflecting his commitment to innovative and inclusive mathematics education

Prof. Dr. Ömer Faruk Vural is a professor at Sakarya University, Faculty of Education, specializing in curriculum and instruction. He earned his Ph.D. in Educational Psychology from Texas A&M University, followed by a postdoctoral fellowship at the University of Minnesota’s STEM Education Center. His academic trajectory includes visiting professorships and extensive teaching experience at multiple Turkish and international institutions. Prof. Vural’s research focuses on program development, STEM education, teacher training, and educational technologies. He has published widely in high-impact journals indexed in SSCI, ESCI, and ERIC, and has contributed significantly to EU-funded educational projects. His scholarly work is complemented by editorships, invited keynote addresses, and leadership in numerous national and international academic events

in the field of environmental engineering and landscape management, associate professor at the Faculty of Environmental Engineering of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. Head of the STEAM education methods specialist group, National Education Agency. Methodologist for the preparation of engineering laboratory descriptions for national and regional STEAM centers.

Prof. Dr. Vural Emir Kafadar is a faculty member in the Department of Engineering Physics at Gaziantep University, where he has been actively involved in academia since 2004. He earned his B.Sc., M.Sc., and Ph.D. degrees in Physics Engineering from Gaziantep University, completing his doctoral studies in 2009. Beginning his career as a Research Assistant in General Physics, he was promoted to Assistant Professor in 2011, Associate Professor in 2015 with a focus on solid-state physics, and full Professor in 2021. His research interests primarily lie in the fields of thermoluminescence and photoluminescence of dosimetric materials. He has authored over 30 scientific publications, which have been cited more than 460 times, reflecting his significant contribution to the field. Prof. Kafadar is affiliated with several academic platforms, including ORCID and ResearchGate, and maintains an active role in both teaching and research at Gaziantep University.

He earned a PhD in Industrial and Management Engineering with a thesis on the design of sociotechnical indicators. He authored several articles about Resilience Engineering, Sociotechnical Systems, and sustainability issues. He participated as a core expert in different European projects.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Şermin Metin is a faculty member at Hasan Kalyoncu University, Department of Preschool Teacher Education. She earned her Ph.D. in Child Development and Education from Ankara University in 2014, with a thesis focusing on the impact of project-based education on children's drawing skills and visual perception. Her academic background includes master's and undergraduate degrees in child development, preschool education, and philosophy. Dr. Metin’s research spans early childhood education, computational thinking, project-based learning, and inclusive practices. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles in high-impact journals and contributed to several scientific book chapters. Dr. Metin also has experience as a principal investigator and researcher in national-level educational projects funded by TÜBİTAK

Delegate for Research and Innovation. He has taken part in several national and international projects both in the management and in the research activities. He has been the project coordinator of the Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership projects IN-CLOUD and IoT4SMEs, and academic referee of several Erasmus+ and LLP projects. He is a member of the Register of Technological Innovation Experts of the Ministry of Enterprise and Made in Italy and expert evaluator in several European programs. His research interests are electrical engineering, energy efficiency, engineering education, and remote laboratories. He is the author of more than 70 publications.

the College of Computing and Information Sciences (CCIS) at the University of Makati (UMak). She has served the university for over a decade—records show her advising hardware-oriented capstone projects as early as 2014, giving her at least 11 years of service as of 2025. Prof. Deplomo is completing her PhD in Electronics Engineering (Mapúa University) and publishes on smart rail monitoring, Petri-net modeling and AI-driven industrial automation. Her dual role as academic and industry leader lets her translate advanced research into classroom projects and national competitions, inspiring thousands of Filipino youth to pursue careers in STEM and robotics.

After two years of industry experience, she spent six months in the U.S. to attend language courses and experience a new culture. In 2000, she began her M.A. in Biology Teacher Education at Bilkent University with a full scholarship. During this program, she completed internships at several leading institutions, including Bilkent Schools, TED Ankara College, Istanbul Robert College, and Ames High School in Iowa, where she also attended seminars at Iowa State University. Upon completing her M.A. in 2002, she joined Bilkent University as an instructor and simultaneously taught science and biology part-time at Bilkent Schools. Driven by a strong interest in educational technology, she pursued a Ph.D. in Computer Education and Instructional Technologies at Middle East Technical University, which she completed in 2008. Between 2009 and 2012, she worked as an Educational Technologist at an international school in Mons, Belgium. Since returning to Turkey in 2012, she has continued to serve at the Graduate School of Education at Bilkent University, where she trains pre-service teachers. She became the Faculty-School Partnership Coordinator in 2016 and was promoted to Associate Professor in Curriculum and Instruction in 2020. Currently, she serves as the Vice Chair of the Department of Educational Sciences. Her research interests include curriculum and instruction, instructional design, international education, education for sustainability, health and energy education, outdoor education, ICT in education, and computational thinking. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed articles and led various national and international research projects supported by organizations such as TÜBİTAK, UNICEF, and the International Baccalaureate Organization.

Claudio Fornaro is an Italian associate professor of computer science at Uninettuno University, Rome, where he has been teaching since 2007 and supervising over 270 theses. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer and System Engineering from Politecnico di Torino in 1998, specializing in public-key security infrastructures. His research spans areas such as cybersecurity, embedded systems, space-based cosmic ray observation (JEM-EUSO), satellite-based electromagnetic monitoring (CSES), and muon tomography (TECNOMUSE). He has played key roles in various international research collaborations, particularly in software development for space missions. Prof. Fornaro has published extensively in high-impact journals, served as a guest editor and reviewer for journals including MDPI and Elsevier, and authored several textbooks on computer science. His teaching career includes courses in both Italian and English, covering a broad range of computer engineering topics. He is also involved in EU-funded projects like Erasmus+ InCyT, and is affiliated with the Italian National Institute of Nuclear Physics.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lina Inčiuraitė is a Lithuanian philologist and Associate Professor at Vilnius University, specializing in English language teaching, morphology, and word formation in Lithuanian. She holds a Ph.D. in Philology with a focus on the morphemic structure and derivation of (neo)classical elements in contemporary Lithuanian. Her academic career includes extensive lecturing experience at leading Lithuanian universities and active research in linguistic derivation, language borrowing, and morphology. Dr. Inčiuraitė has published in notable linguistic journals such as Baltistica and SKASE Journal of Theoretical Linguistics, and has participated in international research fellowships across Latvia, Slovakia, and Poland. She is also involved in ongoing teacher training and digital competence development initiatives, combining her linguistic expertise with a strong focus on educational innovation and digital pedagogy.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. İpek Atik is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Gaziantep Islamic Science and Technology University (GİBTÜ), where she also serves as the Director of the Institute and the Vocational School of Higher Education. Her academic expertise includes circuit design and power electronics, with a focus on power LED drivers and hybrid energy systems. Since 2021, she has led a nationally funded scientific research project and has supervised several graduate theses, including studies on solar power plant efficiency. Dr. Atik is also actively involved in STEM education initiatives, having contributed to reports such as “Steering Young Girls into STEM,” and regularly presents her research at national and international conferences in electrical engineering and computer science. She teaches advanced undergraduate and graduate courses and plays a key administrative role in shaping the university’s technical education and research agenda.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zarife Pancar is a faculty member at the Faculty of Sport Sciences, Department of Physical Education and Sports at Gaziantep University. She graduated from Çukurova University in 2009 with a degree in Physical Education and Sports Teaching, and completed her master’s studies at Hasan Kalyoncu University and Gaziantep University between 2012 and 2015. She earned her PhD in Physical Education and Sports at Fırat University between 2016 and 2020. Her areas of expertise include exercise and sport physiology, sports nutrition, training science, and movement sciences. She has published 59 international articles indexed in Scopus and other databases, as well as 11 book chapters, and has supervised numerous master's and doctoral theses. Dr. Pancar has taken part in TÜBİTAK-funded research projects and has served as an editor for the Gaziantep University Journal of Sports Sciences, in addition to acting as a reviewer for various academic journals. She was awarded the title of Associate Professor in 2023. Within the university, she also holds several administrative roles, including Erasmus Coordinator, Faculty Board Member, and membership in the Quality and Addiction Prevention Commissions. In recognition of her open-access publications, she received the Publication Incentive Award from Gaziantep University in 2023.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bülent Döş is a faculty member at Gaziantep University, currently serving as the Head of the Department of Educational Sciences at the Nizip Faculty of Education. He earned his Ph.D. in Educational Sciences from Gaziantep University and has held various academic positions, including Assistant Professor at both Gaziantep and Zirve Universities. Since 2020, he has also been the Erasmus Coordinator at his institution. His research focuses on educational technologies, curriculum development, teacher education, differentiated instruction, and the integration of digital tools such as Web 2.0 and generative AI into teaching and learning. Dr. Döş has authored over 20 book chapters and numerous peer-reviewed articles, and he actively contributes as a reviewer in academic publishing. He has participated in Erasmus+ projects and international collaborations, and his scholarly work has been cited nearly 1,000 times according to Google Scholar. His recent work explores teacher competencies in online education, inclusive practices, and critical thinking in digital learning environments.

He earned his B.Sc., M.A., and Ph.D. in Science Education from Hacettepe University, completing his doctorate in 2014 with a focus on modeling-based science education, critical thinking, and the nature of science. In 2018–2019, he conducted postdoctoral research at The Ohio State University under a TÜBİTAK 2219A fellowship. Since 2008, he has progressed from research assistant to associate professor and has contributed extensively to the field with over 50 academic publications, particularly in areas such as computational thinking, cooperative learning, inquiry-based education, and virtual field practice. He has led and participated in several national research projects funded by TÜBİTAK, including the development of computational thinking education models for preschool and secondary levels. Dr. Bati also serves on the editorial board of Frontiers in Education, reflecting his active engagement in advancing science education both nationally and internationally.

He has a solid academic publication record, editorial responsibilities in peer-reviewed journals, and active involvement in aviation-technology conferences.

in Special Education Psychology from the University of Minho and another in Quality Management from the Lusíada University.Additionally, she attends Doctoral studies in Psychology at the University of Minho. Throughout his professional journey, she has taken on several roles, including Educational Psychologist, Teaching, Quality Manager, Training Manager, Pedagogical Assistant, Communitary Project manager, Innovation Pedagogical Manager. She has over 20 years of experience in European and International projects management, fostering innovation and educational development on an international scale.

and environmental geology. He completed his PhD at Sapienza University of Rome earning awards, grants, and fundings for his research. Since 2017 he is a tutor in charge of teachings “Geology and Geotechnics” and “Geology, Geodesy and Geotechnics” belonging to a bachelor’s degree programme in Civil and Environmental Engineering and the teaching “Engineering of Tunnels and Foundations” belonging to a master’s degree programme in Civil Engineering. He participated as a core expert in different European projects promoting education on several issues.

STEAM education and teaches Physics in Anatolia College High School. She is a member of the instructional staff of the Center for Talented Youth Greece and has developed the online course Biomedical Engineering and the future of Medicine. She is an ambassador for Scientix, the community for science education in Europe, a member of the executive board of European STEAM educators association and a member of Science on Stage Deutschland, developing STEM activities related to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. She is a member of the Greek Women in STEM Association, a mentor for Real Science and a member of the Global talent mentoring program. She holds a Physics degree from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, a Master of Science from the Biomedical Engineering Department of Imperial College London and a PhD from the Biology Department of Aristotle University Thessaloniki. From 2009 she has worked in the private biotechnology sector in laboratory quality management and research and development responsible for implementation and internal audits of European R&D projects. She has published 16 scientific papers in international journals.

the Department of Physics at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. Her research interests focus on embedding Nature of Science aspects in learning activities and teaching physics concepts and developing soft skills through STEM activities in typical and non-typical education. She works in the STEM Education industry, at STEM Education Thessaloniki, a non-profit educational organization that aims to promote STEM education to the Greek educational community. There, she is a resources designer and responsible for the educational program of Thessaloniki’s branch. She is also responsible for organizing the Open Category for Grades 1-4 for the National STEM Competition. Additionally, she works at the Pinewood American International School of Thessaloniki as a STEAM instructor in the elementary after-school clubs. She studied Physics at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and completed a master’s degree in Nanosciences & Nanotechnologies from the same department. She completed her PhD in 2021 from the University of Ioannina. She is the proud mother of a young boy, who helps her observe the world from a different perspective.

and computer science education. Her research primarily focuses on the development and evaluation of computer science curricula for primary school talented and gifted children, utilizing game-based and embodied learning methods. Additionally, she investigates the cognitive development of computational thinking and programming skills across ages, by designing and evaluating relevant assessment tools.

in the Information systems department of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University. At the Lyceum, Pavel teaches pupils the fundamentals of informatics. His research interests include school education, data mining methods, natural language pre-processing, computer vision, machine learning methods, the visualization of multidimensional data, and data clustering methods. He is the author of 25 scientific publications.

(Madrid). Her expertise spans Computational Linguistics, Foreign Language Teaching, and Educational Technology, with teaching responsibilities in the areas of English, educational technology, and foreign language teaching methodology at both undergraduate and graduate levels. She previously directed the Master's Program in Digital Technology Applied to Teaching Practice and the Master's in Secondary Education. Her research focuses on computational linguistics and language teaching applications, collaborating with the Cambridge Learner Corpus project and serving as a member of the Technology Enhanced Language Learning research group since 2011. Dr. Cembreros has numerous publications on educational technology, including works on computational linguistics approaches to language teaching, digital systems for error prevention in English language learning, and innovative teaching methodologies. Her professional background includes experience as ICT Coordinator for the Faculty of Education and Health and teaching English at the secondary level, complementing her university career and research in educational technology.

Dr. Akın Gürbüz is a lecturer in English Language Teaching with a Ph.D. from Çukurova University. He currently teaches at both Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University and Vilnius University. His academic background includes a master’s degree from Gaziantep University and a bachelor’s degree from Istanbul University. Dr. Gürbüz has held various administrative roles such as Distance Education Coordinator and Accreditation Coordinator, and has extensive experience in curriculum development and quality assurance in higher education. He has published numerous articles in international peer-reviewed journals, contributed to book chapters, and presented papers at national and international conferences. His research focuses on multicultural teaching competence, syllabus design, and online assessment processes. Additionally, he has participated in and coordinated several international projects supported by the EU. Dr. Gürbüz holds multiple certifications in quality management systems and TEFL, and is an active member of professional organizations such as TESOL Turkey and INOED.

She obtained her MA in Advanced Educational Studies from UNIZAR and received her PhD in Psychology from the same university in 2015, summa cum laude. She is also a Montessori guide and assistant and has actively participated in several Erasmus projects. In addition to her academic work, she has written over 30 articles focused on mathematics education. Her research experience includes two research stays in the United States, where she deepened her knowledge of mathematics education in bilingual environments. She collaborates as a researcher with the University of Arizona . She has extensive experience in both public and private school settings, having worked in education for over 20 years. For the last 8 years, she has been working at the University of Zaragoza, where she is an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education and Health at UCJC, teaching future teachers about the teaching and learning of mathematics and the development of logical-mathematical reasoning. Additionally, she has contributed to the Erasmus+ KA2 project ‘International Child-Centered Curriculum’ (2017-2020), researching multilingual environments and designing a practical curriculum for early childhood education in several European countries (Germany, Finland, Hungary).

His academic interests focus on sports and exercise sciences, and he has authored publications such as “A Managerial Comparison of Judo Clubs in Turkey and Germany and Approaches to Success.” Additionally, according to the university’s Student Information System, he coordinates and teaches the course ANT207 – Esports, demonstrating his active involvement in the field of digital sports. Dr. Güler is also active on social media, with around 1,100 followers on Instagram. Overall, he is a dynamic academic specializing in academic administration, coaching education, sports sciences, and esports.

and currently serves as an Assistant Professor affiliated with both ENM Teknoloji San. Tic. ve A.Ş. and the Nuclear Research Group at Manisa Celal Bayar University. His work focuses on biomedical radionuclides and AI-supported educational technologies. Dr. Uygur actively engages in international collaborations, including PRISMAP lab access at the Technical University of Denmark (DTU), and has presented as a keynote speaker at global conferences such as an international neurology meeting in Dubai. He also leads AI-integrated educational programs and workshops at Manisa Celal Bayar University, contributing to the intersection of science, technology, and education.

he has cultivated a strong interest in technology, gaining proficiency in numerous programming languages and software development platforms. He has developed skills in areas such as Python, PHP, C#, MySQL, Java, Android Studio, and Arduino. In the fields of robotics and coding, he has guided teams as a mentor, achieving numerous awards in both national and international competitions held across Turkey."

includes object-oriented programming (OOP), the C programming language, the Internet of Things (IoT), fog computing, and service placement algorithms. He demonstrated his contribution to this field with the publication of his 2023 paper titled "Using Metaheuristic OFA Algorithm for Service Placement in Fog Computing." In addition, he has conducted studies on digitalization and next-generation technologies, including presentations such as "Restaurants of the Future and the Internet of Things."

Prof. Dr. Önder Polat is a faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering at Gaziantep Islamic Science and Technology University (GİBTÜ). With an academic background rooted in engineering studies at Gaziantep University, he currently contributes to both teaching and research within the Faculty of Engineering and Natural Sciences at GİBTÜ. His work spans various aspects of electrical and electronics engineering, and he maintains strong professional ties within the academic community in Gaziantep. He is also active on professional platforms such as LinkedIn, where he is connected with a broad network of scholars and engineers.

with a Master of Education in the Science of Education from the University of Nicosia (UNIC) and a second Master of Education in Special Education from the University of West Attica (UNIWA). Currently, he is a PhD candidate at the Department of Physics, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki. With a foundation in physics and educational sciences, he combines his expertise to contribute to advancing educational practices. His research interests involve developing innovative teaching methodologies to enhance attitudes toward science and the nature of science, as long as diverse learning needs.

University and researcher at State research institute Center for Physical Sciences and Technology. Field of interest: removal of pollutants from wastewater.

change. Currently serving as the CEO of Junior Achievement Lithuania and teacher of economics & entrepreneurship at Engineering Lyceum of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University.

experiences for users. Harun Kör is a Senior Android Developer and software consultant based in Istanbul, Turkey. With over 10 years of experience in mobile development, he specializes in building scalable Android applications using Kotlin, Java, and modern architectural patterns such as MVVM and Clean Architecture. Harun is also a dedicated mentor and educator, having guided numerous junior developers through bootcamps and technical training programs. He is passionate about clean code, continuous learning, and crafting high-quality mobile experiences.

(2002, 2004). Bachelor’s degree: Lithuanian University of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Humanitarian Sciences, English Philology (2014) Master’s degree: ISM University of Management and Economics, Educational leadership, Business and Management (2022) Deputy Principal for Education, STEAM Coordinator, English language teacher methodologist, Coordinator of scientific STEAM projects at the Engineering Lyceum of Vilnius Gediminas Technical University (2017-present) Methodologist of STEAM at Lithuanian Non-Formal Education Agency (2024) Expert of STEAM at Vilnius University STEAM centre (2024-present) Working fields: Leadership and Management, STEAM, Entrepreneurship, innovative teaching approaches, international cooperation.

at a secondary school, where I actively incorporate innovative teaching methodologies into my lessons. My main area of interest lies in STEAM methodology and pedagogy, exploring ways to integrate science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics into language learning. I am passionate about fostering critical thinking, creativity, and interdisciplinary collaboration among students. Over the years, I have been actively involved in numerous “Erasmus+” projects together with my students, promoting international cooperation, cultural exchange, and the implementation of modern educational approaches.

He graduated from Gaziantep University’s Faculty of Education with a degree in Primary Mathematics Teaching (2018-2022) and concurrently pursued a second undergraduate program in Child Development at Istanbul University’s Faculty of Health Sciences (2020–…). In 2022, he further advanced his academic career by enrolling in the Master's program in Curriculum and Instruction at the Institute of Educational Sciences at Gaziantep University. In his research endeavors, he is actively involved in TÜBİTAK-supported projects at Gaziantep University, with a strong focus on STEAM education. His work encompasses a diverse range of fields, including STEAM Education, WEB 2.0 Tools, Artificial Intelligence, Curriculum and Instruction, Technology, and Elementary Mathematics. Additionally, he employs rigorous research methodologies such as Meta Analysis, Meta Thematic Analysis, and Mixed Meta Method to explore and innovate within the educational landscape.

graduation, she developed an interdisciplinary perspective by taking courses in Architecture as her second undergraduate field. In 2023, she accelerated her academic career by beginning her Master's education in Curriculum and Instruction at the Institute of Educational Sciences. In her research, she has conducted intensive studies on topics such as STEM/STEAM education, program development and evaluation, international education programs, as well as assessment and evaluation. She has taken on roles as an intern, project partner, and project leader in various TÜBİTAK projects (e.g., TÜBİTAK 4004, 4007, 2209A, and 1001). Through these projects, she has made significant contributions in areas such as mathematical modeling, AI-supported educational applications, meta-analysis, and mixed meta-method studies. Her teaching experience is enriched by roles such as intern teaching at middle and high school levels, mathematics teaching in private education institutions, and educational mentoring. Additionally, she actively contributes to innovative educational practices by leading science workshops in both national and international projects. With her academic endeavors and project experience, she stands at the forefront of educational technologies, artificial intelligence, and STEAM education, offering an interdisciplinary perspective in teaching and research and continuously working towards enhancing quality and innovation in education.

Zeliha Damla Kalyenci currently serves as a research assistant in the Department of Early Childhood Education within the Faculty of Education at Hasan Kalyoncu University. Following the completion of her undergraduate and graduate studies, her academic work has primarily focused on early childhood development and cognitive variability. She has contributed to both national and international research projects, and her scholarly work has been published in reputable journals such as BMC Psychology. Kalyenci maintains active academic profiles on platforms including Google Scholar and ORCID. At Hasan Kalyoncu University, she continues to engage in both research and teaching activities.