Alexandres Merkouris
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Alexandros Merkouris has made pioneering contributions at the intersection of educational robotics, embodied interaction, and computational thinking in STEM education. His research explores how alternative modalities—particularly touch and full-body interaction—can transform the way students learn programming and scientific concepts through remotely controlled robots. In his most cited work, Merkouris conducted a study with 26 middle school students who programmed interfaces for controlling a robot, demonstrating how embodied interaction fosters deeper engagement and understanding of computational principles. This 2018 paper has accumulated 15 citations, reflecting its growing influence in the field of human-robot interaction and education. Merkouris’s work challenges traditional screen-based programming paradigms, advocating for kinesthetic and tactile learning experiences that make abstract concepts more tangible. By integrating robotics into secondary STEM curricula, he provides educators with evidence-based frameworks for designing inclusive, hands-on learning environments. His research not only advances theoretical understanding of embodied cognition in education but also offers practical tools for modern classrooms. Merkouris continues to shape how young learners interact with technology, bridging the gap between physical action and digital literacy.
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