Sarantos Psycharis
Papers
12
Total Citations
118
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About
Sarantos Psycharis is a prominent researcher at the intersection of STEM education, educational robotics, and computational thinking, whose work has significantly shaped how technology is integrated into K-12 and higher education classrooms. He is perhaps best known for developing DuBot, an open-source, low-cost robotic platform designed specifically for K-12 students, representing a sustained research effort to democratize access to educational robotics without the financial barriers associated with commercial alternatives. His action research approach to validating such platforms, most notably in his highly cited 2019 paper (25 citations), reflects a commitment to both theoretical rigor and practical classroom applicability. Psycharis has made meaningful contributions to understanding how physical computing and robotics cultivate computational thinking skills across diverse learner populations, including notable work examining the impact on girls' self-efficacy and engagement in computing. His research consistently bridges engineering design processes with pedagogical frameworks, extending into drone development for higher education mechatronics courses. Evaluated through models such as the Technology Acceptance Model, his platforms have demonstrated measurable educational value. With over 110 cumulative citations spanning more than 15 years of research, Psycharis stands as a dedicated advocate for accessible, innovative STEM education tools that empower students as active technological creators.
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- 2Innovative Robot for Educational Robotics and STEM19 citations · 2020
- 3DuBot17 citations · 2020
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- 10DuBot5 citations · 2021