Hello there! I am a final-year Ph.D. candidate in the Learning Design and Technology program at Purdue University, co-advised by Dr. Marisa Exter and Dr. William R. Watson. I hold a master’s degree in Educational Measurement and Evaluation and a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics Education.

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My research focuses on the assessment and development of competencies that are difficult to observe directly, including dispositions, character traits, and professional judgment. Drawing on my background in educational assessment and learning design, I explore how these competencies can be defined, measured, and developed through meaningful learning experiences.

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My work also examines AI literacy and how artificial intelligence is shaping learning and decision-making in educational contexts. I explore how students engage with generative AI, how these technologies influence their learning experiences, and what competencies they need to use AI effectively and responsibly. By integrating educational assessment and learning design with research on emerging technologies, I aim to better understand how students develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed in evolving academic and professional environments.

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Feel free to connect with me via email at nyakut@purdue.edu