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Veljko Aleksić is an Associate Professor at the Department of Information Technology, Faculty of Technical Sciences in Čačak, University of Kragujevac, Serbia. With over 15 years of academic experience, he specializes in Educational Technology, focusing on the intersection of digital games, computer graphics, and teaching methodologies. His work bridges theoretical educational frameworks with practical technological applications, making significant contributions to both national and international educational technology communities.
Awarded the "Dr Milivoje Urošević" foundation award as the best graduate student, Aleksić earned his Bachelor's degree in Teacher of Technics and Informatics from the Technical Faculty in Čačak with an average grade of 9.59. He continued his academic journey with a Master's degree from the University of Kragujevac (average grade: 10.00) and completed his Doctoral studies at the University of Novi Sad, Faculty of Sciences, with a dissertation titled "Relation between digital gameplay and multiple intelligences profile of higher grade elementary school students."
Professor Aleksić's research spans multiple interconnected domains within educational technology. His primary focus lies in investigating how digital games can enhance learning experiences, particularly examining the relationship between gameplay preferences and multiple intelligences profiles of students. This work has led to significant contributions in understanding how different learning styles interact with digital educational tools. His expertise extends to computer graphics and simulations, where he explores innovative approaches to visual learning and virtual environments. Additionally, he has made substantial contributions to teaching methodology, particularly in technics and informatics education, developing frameworks that integrate modern technologies into traditional educational settings. His work on neuroscience connections demonstrates his interdisciplinary approach to understanding educational processes.
A review of Professor Aleksić's recent publications reveals a clear trajectory toward increasingly sophisticated applications of technology in education. His work has evolved from foundational studies on digital game-based learning to more complex investigations involving artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and cross-cultural educational comparisons. Recent publications demonstrate a growing emphasis on practical applications of educational technology, with several studies focusing on implementing these technologies in real-world educational settings across Serbia and internationally. His comparative studies between Serbian and Greek educational contexts highlight his expanding international research collaborations and the global relevance of his work. The thematic progression shows increasing sophistication in research methodology and broader educational impact.
While specific major scientific awards aren't prominently listed in his profile, Professor Aleksić's extensive involvement as a reviewer for the National Accreditation and Quality Review Body in Higher Education and his participation in numerous international conference program committees represent significant professional recognition. His leadership roles in various educational projects funded by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technological Development of Serbia further demonstrate the value placed on his expertise by national educational authorities. His membership in the IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Learning Technology underscores his standing in the international educational technology community.
Professor Aleksić has supervised numerous educational initiatives and projects, including "Osnaživanje kompetencija studenata - master profesora tehnike i informatike za preduzetničko obrazovanje i podršku profesionalnom razvoju učenika (MPTIPoPr)" and "Digitalna transformacija predmeta obrazovna tehnologija (DTPOT)" funded by the Ministry of Education. He has served as head of study programs including IAS Tehnika i informatika and MAS Predmetna nastava at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Čačak. His extensive work with the Institute for Education Quality and Evaluation, and the Institute for the Advancement of Education demonstrates his significant contribution to national educational standards development. His involvement in international projects like ALLVET shows his commitment to European educational cooperation.
As an active member of the IEEE Computer Society Technical Committee on Learning Technology and participant in numerous international research collaborations, Professor Aleksić contributes to cutting-edge educational technology development. His work with the Computer Science Laboratory at the Faculty of Technical Sciences in Čačak has fostered an environment for innovative research in educational technology, particularly in the areas of digital games development and computer graphics applications for learning. His leadership in organizing the Technics and Informatics in Education (TIE) conference series has created important platforms for scholarly exchange in the region.
