Eleni Chatzidaki
About
Eleni Chatzidaki is a Postdoctoral Researcher in Learning Technology at the Department of Computer Science at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) and a research member of Learner-Computer Interaction lab.
Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), interactive learning environments, game-based learning, and the design of educational digital tools for children.
She is currently involved in STEAM learning research projects, investigating ways to enhance learning experiences. Specifically, she is participating in Surrounded by Science, funded by Horizon 2020 Science with and for Society (SwafS) programme (2021-2024) and STE(A)M Learning Ecologies projects funded by Horizon Europe (2022-2025).
She holds a PhD diploma in Human Computer-Interaction from Hellenic Open University (Hellas). During her doctoral research she developed several educational tools with an extended focus on improving learners’ engagement through the integration of technology.
In the past, she had been participated in several European Funded Projects. Additionally, she has extensive work experience as a web and software developer. Regarding her tutoring experience, she was teaching Computer Science courses in Vocational Training Institutes.
Research
Her research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), interactive learning environments, game-based learning, and the design of educational digital tools for children. Moreover, her research involves investigating motivational and engagement factors in learning contexts and designing activities aimed at enhancing the educational journey of the learners.
Surrounded by Science (SbS)
STEAM Learning Ecologies (SLEs)
Publications
Conferences:
Chatzidaki E, Papavlasopoulou S., Gijlers H., Eysink T., Koulouris P. (2024) Technology-Enhanced STEM Learning in Childhood. Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Chatzidaki E., Papavlasopoulou S., Gijlers H., Eysink T., Giannakos M. (2024) Science Chaser app: A gamified learning journey into STEM activities. Association for Computing Machinery (ACM)
Chatzidaki E., Xenos M., Machaira C., “A Natural User Interface Game for the Evaluation of Children with Learning Difficulties”, Proceedings of the 19th ACM International Conference on Multimodal Interaction, pp. 17-22, Glasgow, Scotland, 13-17 November 2017.
Chatzidaki E., Xenos M., “A Case Study on Learning Through Natural Ways of Interaction”, Proceedings of the IEEE EDUCON Conference, Athens, Greece, 25-28 April 2017.
Chatzidaki E., Kozanidis L., Xenos M., Economidou A., Laouris Y. "An educational platform for all: The e-Hoop approach", D4Learning International Conference, Aalborg, Denmark, 17-20 November 2015.
Koulocheri E., Chatzidaki E., Soumplis A., Xenos M., "A Usability Evaluation Approach in E-Learning Environments: The Case of IBM Lotus QUICKR", International Conference the Future of Education, Florence, Italy, 7-8 June 2012, Proceedings Volume II, pp. 48-53.
Chatzidaki E., Kostaras N., Xenos M., "Assessment of an educational online virtual game environment: the case of SimSafety", Proceedings of the European Immersive Education Summit (iED 2011), Published, ISBN: 978-84-89315-66-2, pp.28-38, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid in Leganes, Madrid, Spain, 28-29 November 2011.
Soumplis A., Chatzidaki E., Koulocheri E., Xenos M., "Implementing an open Personal Learning Environment", paper accepted for publication and presentation in 15th Panhellenic Conference on Informatics (PCI 2011), IEEE Press, Kastoria, Greece, 30 September - 2 October 2011.
Journals:
Chatzidaki E., Xenos M., Machaira C. (2019). “Let’s play a game! Kin-LDD: A tool for assisting in the diagnosis of children with learning difficulties”, Journal Multimodal Technologies and Interaction, Vol. 3, No 1, pp. 16-35.
Maratou V., Chatzidaki E., Xenos M. (2016). “Enhance learning on software project management through a role-play game in a virtual world”, Journal of Interactive Learning Environments, Vol. 24, No. 4, pp. 897-915.
Chatzidaki E., Liapis A., Tsironis A., Xenos M., Kostaras N. (2014). “Users' emotional experience using different modalities: a comparative study”, International Journal of Web Engineering and Technology, Vol. 9, No. 2, pp. 148-163, 2014.
2025
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Chatzidaki, Eleni;
Giannakos, Michail;
Tasiopoulou, Evita;
Caraghiozov, Ioana;
Mentini, Laura;
Laneve, Stefania.
(2025)
Learning ecologies as an inclusive impactful approach to increasing science literacy.
Societal Impacts
Academic article
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Chatzidaki, Eleni;
Papavlasopoulou, Sofia;
Jaccheri, Maria Letizia;
Giannakos, Michail.
(2025)
Identifying Project Management Skills in Industry-Driven Capstone Projects.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
2024
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Chatzidaki, Eleni;
Papavlasopoulou, Sofia;
Gijlers, Hannie;
Eysink, Tessa, H.S.;
Koulouris, Pavlos.
(2024)
Technology-Enhanced STEM Learning in Childhood.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
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Chatzidaki, Eleni;
Papavlasopoulou, Sofia;
Gijlers, Hannie;
Eysink, Tessa, H.S.;
Giannakos, Michail.
(2024)
Science Chaser app: A gamified learning journey into STEM activities.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
Journal publications
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Chatzidaki, Eleni;
Giannakos, Michail;
Tasiopoulou, Evita;
Caraghiozov, Ioana;
Mentini, Laura;
Laneve, Stefania.
(2025)
Learning ecologies as an inclusive impactful approach to increasing science literacy.
Societal Impacts
Academic article
Part of book/report
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Chatzidaki, Eleni;
Papavlasopoulou, Sofia;
Jaccheri, Maria Letizia;
Giannakos, Michail.
(2025)
Identifying Project Management Skills in Industry-Driven Capstone Projects.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Chatzidaki, Eleni;
Papavlasopoulou, Sofia;
Gijlers, Hannie;
Eysink, Tessa, H.S.;
Koulouris, Pavlos.
(2024)
Technology-Enhanced STEM Learning in Childhood.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper
-
Chatzidaki, Eleni;
Papavlasopoulou, Sofia;
Gijlers, Hannie;
Eysink, Tessa, H.S.;
Giannakos, Michail.
(2024)
Science Chaser app: A gamified learning journey into STEM activities.
Academic chapter/article/Conference paper