Michael Miljanovic

Michael Miljanovic is an Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Science at Ontario Tech University, affiliated with the Software Engineering and Education Research Lab. His academic journey includes a PhD in Computer Science (2020) and M.Sc. (2015) from Ontario Tech University, alongside a B.Sc. in Computer Science from the University of Toronto (2013). His doctoral work focused on game-based learning in computer science education as part of the Serious Games for Computer Science Project.

Research interests revolve around user studies, empirical software engineering, human-computer interaction, software engineering education, and game-based learning. His work emphasizes applying serious games to improve programming education and debugging skills. Notable projects include RoboBUG (debugging game), Robot ON! (program comprehension), and GidgetML (adaptive learning game).

His publications span conferences like ITiCSE, ICSE, and ICER, focusing on curricula design for esports, adaptive game frameworks, and evaluating serious games in programming education. He has showcased multiple educational technologies at events such as CASCON and SIGCSE.

Michael’s research bridges software engineering practices with innovative educational tools, aiming to enhance learning outcomes through interactive and adaptive game-based approaches.