Mikko-Ville Apiola

Mikko-Ville Apiola is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computing, University of Eastern Finland. His research focuses on Computing Education Research, Learning Analytics, Design Science Research, and Information and Communication Technologies for Development (ICT4D).

His scholarly work spans topics such as:

• Mapping computer engineering education research through topic modeling
• Examining biases in generative AI within computer science education
• Analyzing the evolution of computing education conferences
• Assessing computing education in the Global South
• Investigating technology applications for small-scale farmers in Tanzania
• Exploring alignment between software engineering education and industry needs

Recent publications highlight trends in computing education research, including increased focus on learning analytics, psychological research, and cross-cultural collaborations. His work appears in journals like Computer, IEEE Access, and conference proceedings such as ITiCSE and FIE.