Michail Kalogiannakis

Michail Kalogiannakis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Thessaly, Greece, where he teaches courses in science education and experimental teaching of natural sciences. He also serves as an Associate Tutor at the School of Humanities at the Hellenic Open University. His academic journey spans multiple institutions and countries, reflecting a strong international perspective on education.

Dr. Kalogiannakis earned his undergraduate degree from the Physics Department of the University of Crete, followed by post-graduate studies at University Paris 7-Denis Diderot (D.E.A. in Didactic of Physics) and University Paris 5-René Descartes-Sorbonne (D.E.A. in Science Education). He completed his PhD at University Paris 5-René Descartes-Sorbonne in Science Education.

His research interests center on science education, with particular focus on STEM Education, mobile learning applications for science education, distance learning methodologies, computational thinking development, and the use of experiments and simulations in science instruction. His work often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, particularly in early childhood and primary education contexts. Dr. Kalogiannakis has made significant contributions to understanding how digital tools can enhance learning in science education, with particular attention to nanotechnology concepts for young learners.

Dr. Kalogiannakis has published extensively, with over 150 articles in international conferences and journals. His recent work demonstrates a strong trend toward integrating emerging technologies like AI, robotics, and gamification into science education. He has made significant contributions to understanding how digital tools can enhance learning in STEM fields, particularly for young learners. His research frequently examines the intersection of educational technology with pedagogical approaches in science instruction, with a special focus on adaptive gamification environments and their impact on student motivation.

• Included in the ranking of the world's most outstanding scientists (top 2% in sub-field) - 2021
• Included in the ranking of the world's most outstanding scientists (top 2% in sub-field) - 2022

Dr. Kalogiannakis has been actively involved in numerous research projects and has served on program committees for international conferences. He has edited multiple handbooks including the 'Handbook of Research on Tools for Teaching Computational Thinking in P-12 Education' and 'Handbook of Research on Using Education Robotics to Facilitate Student Learning'. His work often focuses on practical applications of educational research, with an emphasis on teacher training and curriculum development across multiple European countries.

He maintains an active research laboratory focused on science education methodologies and has been instrumental in developing innovative approaches to teaching science through technology integration. His Natural Sciences Lab at the University of Thessaly serves as a hub for research on educational robotics, mobile learning applications, and computational thinking development in educational contexts. He has led projects examining STEAM implementation in preschool and primary school education across six countries, and has developed frameworks for adaptive gamification in physics education.