Kristina Murtazin

Kristina Murtazin is a Lecturer at Tallinn University of Technology's School of Information Technologies, Department of Software Science, where she has been employed since 2017. Previously, she served as a Lecturer in the Department of Informatics (2015-2016) and as an Assistant in the Chair of Software Engineering (2002-2015). Her academic career spans over two decades in Estonian higher education, with a brief period teaching at Liivalaia High School (2001-2002).

Dr. Murtazin holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from Tallinn University of Technology (2004) and a Master of Arts in Education with Mathematics specialization from Tallinn Pedagogical University (2001). She is currently completing her PhD research on personalized student management and support systems in work-based study programs, particularly in Business Information Technology.

Her research focuses on work-based learning integration, educational technology development, and student retention in ICT studies. Murtazin has published extensively on topics including learning analytics, curriculum development for Business IT programs, automated assessment systems, and the application of emerging technologies like ChatGPT in educational contexts. Her work demonstrates a consistent commitment to improving the connection between academic education and workplace requirements in technology fields.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals a clear trajectory from foundational work on student retention and ICT education toward increasingly sophisticated applications of machine learning and AI in educational contexts. Her research consistently addresses practical challenges in technology education while incorporating cutting-edge technological solutions.

Murtazin has participated in significant research projects including 'Creating additional workplace-based learning places' (2018-2021, 72,000 EUR) and 'Conceptual framework for increasing society's commitment in ICT' (2013-2015, 320,534 EUR). These projects reflect her dedication to strengthening the connection between academic institutions and industry needs in the ICT sector.

As an educator, Murtazin has taught a wide range of courses including Informatics, Business Process Modeling, and Analytical Methods in Logistics. She has also developed curricula and teaching materials, particularly for Business Information Technology programs, and has completed extensive pedagogical training to enhance her teaching effectiveness.