Seyma Yildirim-Erbasli

Dr. Seyma Yildirim-Erbasli is an Assistant Professor of Psychology at the Concordia University of Edmonton, Department of Psychology within the Faculty of Arts. Her research focuses on addressing challenges in educational assessments through innovative applications of artificial intelligence, data science, and psychometrics. Key interests include cognitive abilities measurement, digital assessment design, and ethical implications of AI in education.

Dr. Yildirim-Erbasli teaches PSY 211 – Statistical Methods for Psychological Research and actively publishes in high-impact journals like the British Journal of Mathematical and Statistical Psychology. Her work explores proactive solutions to assessment issues using machine learning, conversational agents, and learning analytics. Notable contributions include frameworks for algorithmic bias mitigation in AI-driven assessments and methodologies for real-time engagement measurement in digital platforms.

Her research emphasizes bridging gaps between theoretical models (e.g., Bayesian Knowledge Tracing) and practical applications in educational settings. Recent studies investigate conversational assessments, formative assessment frequency impacts, and cognitive walkthroughs for usability testing in educational technology.

Dr. Yildirim-Erbasli’s interdisciplinary approach integrates cognitive psychology principles with data science innovations to enhance assessment validity and student outcomes in higher education contexts. She maintains an active research portfolio with ongoing projects on adaptive learning systems and predictive analytics in educational measurement.