Ville Heilala

Ville Heilala

Senior Researcher
Unit
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department / Division
Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Room number
OPK 301
Mobile
+358408251983
Postal address
Alvar Aallon katu 9
Fields of science
113 Computer and information sciences
516 Educational sciences

Biography

"Teaching people and machines"

I am a senior researcher at the University of Jyväskylä, focusing on applying computational methods such as artificial intelligence and machine learning to human sciences. My main aim is to examine how emerging technologies can augment learning and bring out the best in people. I received a Ph.D. in Mathematical Information Technology from the University of Jyväskylä in 2022. I also hold an M.A. degree in Education and a B.A. in Music. Before my research career, I worked for over a decade as a teacher in Finnish primary education.

Research interests

  • computational human sciences
  • artificial intelligence in education (AIED)
  • multimodal learning analytics
  • computational psychometrics
  • digital parenting
  • creative and future perspectives of technology

Supervision

I'm currently co-supervising doctoral researchers for the following topics: aviation pilot training and competence evaluation, learning in virtual reality and simulations, education-industry collaboration in engineering education, technology-enhanced learning and self-efficacy in first aid training, online learning and professional development for critical topics in health and social care, and teachers' AI literacy.

Publications

Publication
2024
Available through Open Access
Journal of Learning Analytics.
Zhidkikh, Denis
Heilala, Ville
Van Petegem, Charlotte
Dawyndt, Peter
Järvinen, Miitta
Viitanen, Sami
De Wever, Bram
Mesuere, Bart
Lappalainen, Vesa
Kettunen, Lauri
Hämäläinen, Raija