Personal profile
Research Interests
Across multiple publications, the researcher concentrates on expanding accessible, technology-enhanced education and research training within engineering and higher education. Core themes include the integration of AI and educational technology to improve teaching, learning analytics, and the design of scalable mentoring and crowdlearning strategies. The work consistently emphasizes reflective and critical examination of AI in education, ethics and governance, and practical guidance for researchers and educators to harness tools (reference managers, advanced search, image generation, GenAI) effectively. Methodologies span quantitative quasi-experiments, descriptive and longitudinal studies, systematic literature reviews, and descriptive surveys in university settings. Collectively, the research demonstrates how thoughtful deployment of ICTs, mentoring, and collaborative learning can enhance student engagement, reduce academic risk, and enable publishable student research, while highlighting prerequisites such as educator training, ethical considerations, curriculum alignment, and institutional support. The impact lies in informing policy, pedagogy, and practices that bridge AI, ICT, and pedagogy to improve programming education, hybrid modalities, and research development in engineering curricula.
Key Topics:
- Education, Pedagogy, Teacher Training & Inclusion
- Educational Technology, Gamification, XR & Learning Analytics
- Research Methods, Measurement, Bibliometrics & Academic Practice
- Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning & Data Science
- Governance, Law, Policy, Ethics & Regulation
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Innovation in the Formalization of University Management to Generate Diagnostic Scientific Knowledge, Foresight, and Consolidation Strategies
Llerena Izquierdo, J. F. (PI), Ayala Carabajo, R. (Col), Paredes Mesias, C. A. (Student), Yupa Tiuma, C. V. (Student), Tomala Benavides, C. H. (Student), Romero Martinez, A. A. (Student), Montaleza Ortiz, L. D. (Student) & Caicedo Escalante, S. A. (Student)
1/08/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Current Status, Future Perspectives, and Strategies for Strengthening Qualitative Research in Higher Education
Llerena Izquierdo, J. F. (Col), Ayala Carabajo, R. (PI), Diaz Labanda, J. I. (Student), Balladares Alvarado, G. N. (Student), Quito Torres, J. C. (Student), Arellano Benalcazar, M. L. (Student) & Chung Silva, D. C. (Student)
31/07/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Perceptions and ethical dilemmas of engineering students regarding the use of generative AI in learning
Llerena Izquierdo, J. F. (PI) & Ayala Carabajo, R. (Col)
30/06/25 → …
Project: Research and Development
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Design of a research training methodology for computer engineering students (FINVE+C)
Llerena Izquierdo, J. F. (PI), Montero Castillo, G. B. (Student), Ayala Carabajo, R. (Col), Pino Gonzalez, E. A. (Student), Loor Pinela, K. Y. (Student), Sanchez Manzaba, A. D. (Student), Muñoz Bermeo, N. A. (Student), Quimis Taines, V. M. (Student), Veliz Moreno, A. L. (Student), Vinueza Garcia, J. W. (Student), Palma Nuñez, J. A. (Student), Aroca Cedeño, J. G. (Student), Reyes Nuñez, J. E. (Student), Cevallos Leon, M. C. (Student), Cortez Paredes, K. M. (Student), Davalos Carrera, J. I. (Student), Lara Bautista, J. D. D. (Student), Charcopa Torres, M. L. (Student), Llerena Pincay, D. E. (Student), Ramos Jimenez, A. B. (Student), Pilapaxi Cunalata, N. A. (Student), Isanoa Sinche, M. N. (Student), Navarrete Bonilla, T. M. (Student), Turbay Gusqui, M. A. (Student), Lopez Zambrano, E. M. (Student), Molina Estupiñan, B. N. (Student), Mina Chica, E. R. (Student), Guaman Aime, K. E. (Student), Vintimilla Murillo, K. A. (Student), Gavino Merino, S. I. (Student) & Lara Moran, R. I. (Student)
27/02/24 → 16/04/25
Project: Research and Development
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Design of a Research Training Methodology for Novice University Professors and Administrative Staff (FINVE+P)
Teran Alvarado, A. F. (Col), Plua Moran, D. H. (Col), Mora Saltos, N. S. (Col), Llerena Izquierdo, J. F. (PI), Caballero Barros, E. J. (Col), Lopez Chila, R. D. (Col), Llaguno Vera, J. G. (Col), Carrera Jimenez, J. A. (Col), Cedeño Tello, A. M. (Col), Founes Merchan, J. P. (Col), Benites Medina, R. M. (Col), Espinoza Rosero, G. B. (Col), Jaime Carriel, J. R. (Col), Toledo Herrera, L. J. (Col), Ayala Carabajo, R. (Col), Mendez Reyes, J. M. (Col), Issa Morales, E. H. (Col), Suarez Escobar, I. E. (Col), Cordova Leon, J. R. (Col), Zambrano Parrales, F. A. (Col), Zea Villacis, N. M. (Col), Lopez Vargas, A. F. (Col), Puma Rodriguez, R. A. (Col), Rodriguez Farias, M. G. (Col), Pulgar Oleas, N. L. (Col), Diaz Solis, G. E. (Col) & Yaguana Herrera, T. G. (Col)
27/02/24 → 16/04/25
Project: Research and Development
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Comparative Experimental Studies on Superior Cognitive Domains: AI Versus Humans
Ayala Carabajo, R. & Llerena Izquierdo, J., Jan 2026, In: Technologies. 14, 1, 55.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Ethics of the Use of Artificial Intelligence in Academia and Research: The Most Relevant Approaches, Challenges and Topics
Llerena-Izquierdo, J. & Ayala-Carabajo, R., Dec 2025, In: Informatics. 12, 4, 111.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Guía Práctica para Redactar y Publicar Manuscritos Científicos
Translated title of the contribution :Practical Guide for Writing and Publishing Scientific Manuscripts Research output: Book/Report › Book
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Hacia una Perspectiva Ética e Integral del Uso de la Inteligencia Artificial Aplicada a la Educación: Apuntes Para la Reflexión
Translated title of the contribution :Towards an Ethical and Comprehensive Perspective on the Use of Artificial Intelligence Applied to Education: Notes for Reflection Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Bibliometric Review on a Hybrid Learning Model with VLEs from a Higher Education Context
Ayala-Carabajo, R. & Llerena-Izquierdo, J., 2024, Systems, Smart Technologies and Innovation for Society - Proceedings of CITIS 2023. Salgado-Guerrero, J. P., Vega-Carrillo, H. R., García-Fernández, G. & Robles-Bykbaev, V. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 148-157 10 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 871 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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