Mladen Rakovic

Mladen Rakovic is a Lecturer in the Department of Human Centred Computing at the Faculty of Information Technology, Monash University. He earned his PhD in Educational Technology and Learning Design from Simon Fraser University in 2019 and previously held a postdoctoral position at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is actively involved in research and is accepting PhD students.

Research Interests: Mladen's research lies at the intersection of learning analytics, artificial intelligence, and educational technology. He investigates how students self-regulate their learning during complex reading and writing tasks. His work leverages methods in natural language processing and machine learning to analyze student behaviors and design technology-enhanced learning environments that deliver automated, personalized support to improve learning outcomes.

Recent Research Trends: His recent publications (2024–2025) demonstrate a strong focus on AI applications in education, including automated grading, educational chatbots, and real-time personalized scaffolding. These works appear in high-impact journals such as Computers and Education and the British Journal of Educational Technology, highlighting his contributions to understanding how analytics and AI can support self-regulated learning.

Grants and Projects: Mladen is a key contributor to competitive research projects, serving as a Chief Investigator and Primary Chief Investigator on grants related to generative AI in writing assessment and tools for measuring self-regulated learning. He collaborates with leading international researchers, reflecting his strong network in the learning sciences community.

Laboratories and Teams: While specific lab affiliations are not mentioned, his research is deeply collaborative, involving partnerships across institutions and disciplines. His work is embedded within the broader learning analytics and educational technology research ecosystem at Monash University and beyond.