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Tomi Pasanen is a pioneering researcher in computer science education, focusing on creativity-supporting learning environments and the integration of constructionist pedagogy. His work challenges traditional lecture-based teaching by exploring how intrinsic motivation, hands-on robotics, and innovative design can transform CS classrooms. Pasanen’s most influential paper, “Creativity-Supporting Learning Environment—CSLE” (2012, 42 citations), introduces a framework that reimagines higher education to foster student creativity, directly addressing the gap between rhetoric and practice in Finnish universities. His earlier study, “Creativity and intrinsic motivation in computer science education” (2010, 38 citations), details a landmark teaching experiment at the University of Helsinki using robots to blend constructionism with CS learning, demonstrating significant gains in student engagement. Pasanen also contributed to theoretical foundations with “Why using robots to teach computer science can be successful” (2008, 16 citations), linking robotics to andragogy and minimalism. His later work on the CSLE model (2012) extends these ideas to diverse contexts, including African educational settings. With over 100 total citations, Pasanen’s research provides actionable frameworks for designing learning environments that prioritize creativity, making him a key voice in modern CS education reform.