I proposed the Intelligent-TPACK framework in 2023, which has become a central foundation of my research. I am an Academy Research Fellow at the University of Oulu. I lead the Power of Teachers’ Mentorship with AI Partnership (Power T/A) project, which is funded by the Research Council of Finland. Intelligent-TPACK is one of the core frameworks guiding this work.
My research examines how AI-based technologies can be integrated into teaching and learning, with a particular focus on teacher mentorship and professional development. By combining educational technology with pedagogical innovation, I aim to support teachers in meeting the demands of 21st-century education.
As principal investigator of Power T/A, I coordinate research activities, supervise doctoral researchers, and collaborate with international partners to ensure meaningful outcomes.
Research interests:
AI-based tools in teacher education
Educational technology for instructional design
Learning analytics and data-driven decision-making
Professional development and mentorship for educators
Dr. Ismail Celik
I am the Doctoral Researcher of the Power T/A project, where the Intelligent-TPACK framework forms a central foundation. My doctoral research is developed in close connection with this project and also builds on Intelligent-TPACK to examine how teachers integrate AI into their practice in pedagogically and ethically meaningful ways.
I hold an academic background in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. During my master’s studies, my research interests shifted toward AI and Education, inspired by the transformative impact of AI-based technologies on teaching and learning.
As a doctoral researcher, I contribute to all stages of the Power T/A project, including research design, data collection, analysis, and dissemination of findings. I also collaborate with partners and engage with stakeholders to increase the impact and visibility of our work.
Research interests:
AI and teaching–learning
Ethical AI integration
Intelligent–TPACK
Teachers´ professional development
Alanur Ahsen Dalyanci, M.Sc.
Dr. Jari Laru
I am a tenured University Lecturer and Educational Technologist in the Faculty of Education at the University of Oulu. I completed my doctoral thesis on scaffolding learning activities with collaborative scripts and mobile devices within the Doctoral Programme for Multidisciplinary Research on Learning Environments.
My research focuses on the intersection of learning sciences and emerging technologies, with a current emphasis on Artificial Intelligence in Education (AiED). I am a consortium member of the Generation AI research project, funded by the Strategic Research Council of Finland (2023–).
I have extensive teaching experience in technology-enhanced learning, including courses on the pedagogical use of ICT, digital media projects, emergent learning technologies, and programming in primary education. I am also an experienced educational technologist and designer, supporting learning and teaching with digital solutions. In addition, I have served as administrator of the Finnish Microsoft Office 365 group and the Pedagogical Use of ICT community on Facebook, and has chaired the board for pedagogical use of ICT at the University of Oulu.
Research interests:
Artificial Intelligence in Education (AiED)
Maker Education & Digital Fabrication
Emergent Technologies & Education
Collaborative Learning
Dr. Selcuk Dogan
I am an Assistant Professor of Elementary and Special Education at Georgia Southern University. My research explores teacher professional development, instructional design, online learning, and learning analytics. A significant strand of my work involves Artificial Intelligence in Education, where I investigate how AI literacy and competency intersect with teachers’ pedagogical knowledge.
I earned my Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Florida and previously held positions as an instructional designer and educator. Currently, I collaborate on international projects and contribute to journal publications and research on AI-supported professional development.
Research interests:
Instructional design and technology integration
Intelligent-TPACK and AI in education
Online learning and learning analytics
Comparative and international education
Teacher professional development
