CV

Prof. Dr. Serkan Çankaya

Professor of Management Information Systems — İzmir Democracy University

Academic positions

  1. 2026–present

    Professor

    İzmir Democracy University · Dept. of Management Information Systems

  2. 2020–2026

    Associate Professor

    İzmir Democracy University · Dept. of Management Information Systems

  3. 2019–2020

    Assistant Professor

    İzmir Democracy University · Dept. of Management Information Systems

  4. 2018–2019

    Assistant Professor

    Balıkesir University · Dept. of Computer Education & Instructional Technology

  5. 2004–2018

    Research Assistant

    Balıkesir University & Anadolu University

  6. 2001–2004

    Computer Teacher

    Ministry of National Education · Bandırma Anatolian Vocational High School of Commerce

Education

  1. 2019–2021

    BSc, Computer Engineering

    Ege University

  2. 2008–2013

    Ph.D., Computer Education & Instructional Technology

    Anadolu University

    Thesis: Development and evaluation of skill-teaching software for parents to teach self-care and domestic skills to individuals with intellectual disabilities

  3. 2003–2007

    MSc, Computer Education & Instructional Technology

    Balıkesir University

    Thesis: The effect of computer games developed on ratio and proportion on students’ views of mathematics and educational computer games

  4. 1996–2001

    BSc, Computer Education

    Middle East Technical University

Administrative roles

  1. 2020–2026

    Director, Distance Education Application & Research Center

    İzmir Democracy University

  2. 2019

    Head of Department, Management Information Systems

    İzmir Democracy University

  3. 2015–2019

    Director, IT Application & Research Center

    Balıkesir University

Research interests

Generative AI in Education

AI literacy, attitudes, prompt design and the ethics of GenAI in teaching and learning.

Learning Analytics

Using educational data to understand and improve learner outcomes.

Open & Distance Learning

Online course design, emergency remote teaching and distance education systems.

Micro-Credentials

New certification models for lifelong learning and career development.

Social Learning Networks

Collaborative learning through educational social platforms.

Immersive Technologies

Virtual, augmented and mixed reality, and the metaverse in education.