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Muzaffer Özdemir received his PhD from the Institute of Science and Technology at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University (ÇOMÜ) in 2008 and his master’s degree from ÇOMÜ. He currently serves as an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer and Educational Technologies Education at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University and serves as Dean of the University’s Faculty of Education. He also played an active role in the establishment and development of the University’s distance education center. His research interests include Computer and Educational Technologies, Human-Computer Interaction, STEM, robotics and coding, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Building on his academic expertise in these areas, he has served as a visiting professor at Florida State University and conducted international research. He teaches undergraduate courses in Instructional Technologies and Material Design, Graphics and Animation in Education, and graduate courses in E-Learning and Applications, and the Use of Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education. In addition to his academic work, Muzaffer Özdemir has served as a researcher and manager in numerous TÜBİTAK 1001 and 1002 projects, making significant contributions to national R&D efforts focused on augmented reality, STEM education, learning analytics, and educational technologies. He has also played an active role in Erasmus+ and other European Union projects, leading content development, instructional design, and research activities in various EU projects, including the Augmented Science project, which incorporates augmented reality-based science education designs. Özdemir continues to lead numerous projects in collaboration with Development Agencies, Provincial Directorates of National Education, and various public institutions in various regions of Türkiye, and continues to contribute to the field of educational technologies on both a national and international scale.

Yahya Doğan is one of the founding partners of PiriTeknoloji. He graduated from the Department of Computer Education and Instructional Technologies at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University in 2017 and is currently pursuing a master’s degree in the same department. In his graduate studies, he conducts research on educational robots that support independent coding activities for preschool children and on child-technology interactions. He worked as a computer science, robotics, and coding teacher at a private college for seven years. He designs STEM-based learning environments and develops technology-enhanced educational content for different age groups. Yahya Doğan has served as a researcher on numerous TÜBİTAK 1001 and 1002 projects and has been actively involved in numerous projects focusing on augmented reality, virtual reality, machine learning, and artificial intelligence-based educational applications. He has gained significant experience in artificial intelligence and computer vision-focused studies, including image processing, object recognition, and facial recognition. He has also contributed to Erasmus+ and other European Union projects, contributing to digital learning materials, AR/VR-based instructional design, and technology integration. At PiriTeknoloji, he has been actively involved in the development of projects such as ATLAS Laboratory Management Software, the RCA Kinect-based training system, the ReLiverN health monitoring application, the 3DVRTIP ear surgery VR simulation, the Troygox activity platform, and DrEscapeRoom. His production approach, which combines pedagogy with advanced technology, significantly contributes to the design of innovative educational solutions. His research interests include Computer and Educational Technologies, Human-Computer Interaction, STEM, robotics and coding, and augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) applications. Building on his academic expertise in these areas, he has served as a visiting professor at Florida State University and conducted international research. He teaches undergraduate courses in Instructional Technologies and Material Design, Graphics and Animation in Education, and graduate courses in E-Learning and Applications, and the Use of Augmented and Virtual Reality in Education. In addition to his academic work, Muzaffer Özdemir has served as a researcher and manager in numerous TÜBİTAK 1001 and 1002 projects, making significant contributions to national R&D efforts focused on augmented reality, STEM education, learning analytics, and educational technologies. He has also played an active role in Erasmus+ and other European Union projects, leading content development, instructional design, and research activities in various EU projects, including the Augmented Science project, which incorporates augmented reality-based science education designs. Özdemir continues to lead numerous projects in collaboration with Development Agencies, Provincial Directorates of National Education, and various public institutions in various regions of Türkiye, and continues to contribute to the field of educational technologies on both a national and international scale.