robotics, and artificial intelligence. He is also an ISO 9001 quality systems auditor and an Advanced Engineering and Design Mentor. Çevik has led numerous projects in the areas of educational technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship. He is the founder and CEO of FinEst Academy, and also a founding executive of companies such as FinEst Global Technology, New Horizon Construction, and Topraksan Electronics. He serves as a Microsoft Innovation Expert and a STEM teacher trainer. He is the founder of internationally renowned organizations such as Robotex Turkey and the Turkey Maker Teacher Academy. Through these platforms, he has provided thousands of students with opportunities to participate in international robotics and science competitions. Under the umbrella of IFO, Orhan Çevik organizes mathematics, computer science, and engineering olympiads in more than 50 countries, giving young people the chance to showcase their talents on a global stage. He works in collaboration with academic committees, universities, and educational institutions to promote a vision of education grounded in scientific excellence and ethical values.

Aysel Hasanlı is an Azerbaijani educational leader who actively serves on the Organizing Committees of both the ITECX Academic Congress and the ITECX College Congress, and is the CEO of the Baku Modern Educational Complex (BMEC). Known for her strong leadership, innovative vision, and strategic management skills, Hasanlı has made significant contributions to the advancement and implementation of international education standards in Azerbaijan. As CEO of BMEC, she has played a key role in enhancing the school’s international profile. Under her leadership, the institution received official accreditation as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School on June 26, 2023. The school operates as a co-educational day school offering instruction in both English and Azerbaijani. Students follow the IB curriculum, which includes subjects such as mathematics, biology, physics, Spanish, German, and Russian. Aysel Hasanlı places particular importance on international academic cooperation. Through strategic partnerships with universities—especially in Italy—she has facilitated global educational opportunities for both students and educators. In her role on the ITECX organizing committees, she takes an active part in the planning and execution of international academic congresses, leading efforts to foster sustainable, high-quality, and multicultural collaborations in the field of 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."

in Curriculum and Instruction.He completed his Ph.D. at Gaziantep University, focusing on the applicability of the STEM approach in preschool education, and holds an M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction with a Teaching Certificate from İhsan Doğramacı Bilkent University. During his master’s, he visited the University of Cambridge for the PGCSE Secondary Mathematics program. He earned his undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Hacettepe University.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.