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Murat Kahveci

Murat Kahveci

Department Chair & Principal Investigator (Science Education)

Chicago Public Schools | Loyola University Chicago (Research Affiliate)

Dr. Murat Kahveci is an educational researcher and teacher-scholar with over 20 years of international experience in science and chemistry education. Currently serving as a Science Department Chair at Chicago Public Schools, he maintains a rigorous research trajectory as a Principal Investigator focusing on the interplay between cognitive and affective domains in STEM learning.

His scholarly standing is defined by high-impact research leadership and international recognition:

  • Artificial Intelligence & Integrity: Leading the AITA project at Loyola University Chicago, exploring the ethical integration of generative AI and developing Critical AI Literacy (CAIL) frameworks.
  • Global Scholarly Recognition: Awarded a competitive Visiting Professorship at the University of Hamburg, Germany, by the Council of Higher Education (YÖK) to collaborate on the affective dimensions of chemistry learning.
  • Funding & Policy Expertise: Served as an Independent Expert for the European Commission, evaluating multimillion-euro Horizon 2020 and FP7 science education proposals across more than 10 EU member states.
  • Psychometric Innovation: Specialized in advanced inferential statistics (SEM, CFA, and Factor Analysis) to develop and validate diagnostic tools for biochemistry and physical chemistry education.

Dr. Kahveci’s career includes significant academic leadership as an Associate Professor and Department Chair at Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University and as a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) Fellow at Loyola University Chicago. A recipient of a national graduate fellowship for his Ph.D. at Florida State University, he is a co-editor of the seminal Springer volume, Affective Dimensions in Chemistry Education.

Dedicated to Constructivist Epistemology and Inclusive Excellence, Dr. Kahveci bridges the gap between complex educational theory and classroom practice, ensuring that diverse learners achieve their full potential in the sciences.

Education

2001-2005
Ph.D. (Science Education)
Florida State University
2000-2003
M.S. (Physical Chemistry)
Florida State University
1999-2001
M.S. (Science Education)
Florida State University
1993-1997
B.S. (Chemistry Education)
Gazi University

Licensure & Certifications

2018-2029
Professional Educator License (PEL)
Illinois State Board of Education
Endorsements: Science-Chemistry Senior HS. Chemistry: advanced placement, honors, and general. Science: physics, biology, earth and space, and environmental.

Professional Appointments

Aug 2024-Present
Science Teacher & Department Chair
Chicago Public Schools
Lead the science department, overseeing curriculum development, instructional strategies, and mentoring for grades 9-12 teachers. Integrated the district’s Skyline curriculum with innovative pedagogical models, including the learning cycle and learning target strategies. Courses Taught: 11th/12th Grade Physics • 11th/12th Grade Forensic Science • 10th Grade Chemistry • 9th Grade Biology.
Aug 2024-Jan 2025
Adjunct Professor of Chemistry
Wheeling University
Delivered instruction for Organic Chemistry I in a fully online format, managing all course components and student engagement remotely.
Aug 2021-June 2024
Instructor of Chemistry
Loyola University Chicago
Selected as a Faculty Fellow in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL), conducting research on evidence-based pedagogical practices. Served on the departmental Safety and Curriculum Committees, contributing to student safety protocols and course development. Courses Taught: Organic Chemistry Lab • General Chemistry I, II (with labs).
Dec 2016-June 2021
Teaching Assistant Professor of Chemistry
DePaul University
Represented the College of Science and Health on the university-wide curriculum committee (WEC) and served on the Research Subcommittee. Taught a wide range of foundational chemistry and science courses in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry & Quantitative Reasoning Center. Courses Taught: Analytical Chemistry Lab • General Chemistry I, II, & III (with labs) • Quantitative Reasoning • Basic Chemical Concepts & Lab.
Aug 2017-Jun 2019
Adjunct Professor of Chemistry
Roosevelt University
Demonstrated teaching versatility across the chemistry curriculum, from introductory courses to advanced topics for science majors. Courses Taught: Physical Chemistry I & II (with labs) • Physical Chemistry for Biosciences • Foundations of Chemistry.
Jan 2019-Jun 2019
Adjunct Professor of Chemistry
City Colleges of Chicago
Taught and mentored a diverse community college student population in introductory chemistry lectures and labs.
Feb 2008-Aug 2016
Associate Professor of Chemistry Education
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Held key leadership roles as Department Chair, Director of International Affairs, and Head of the Chemistry Education Division. Promoted to Associate Professor in 2012. Taught undergraduate chemistry courses and graduate-level courses focused on pedagogy and educational research. Select Courses: Teaching Nature of Science • Research Methods in Science Education • Educational Technology and Material Design • General Chemistry I & II.
Dec 2006-Jan 2008
Senior Researcher and Evaluation Associate
University of Chicago
Conducted research on the effective implementation of instructional materials to improve classroom teaching and student learning outcomes.
Aug 2005-Jan 2007
Instructor
Boğaziçi University
Taught a variety of courses on science pedagogy and research methods to pre-service teachers and graduate students. Courses Taught: Teaching Methods in Science and Mathematics Education • Qualitative Research in Science Ed. • Secondary School Science Lab Applications.
Mar 2004-Aug 2005
Program Specialist
SERC at SERVE
Analyzed professional development workshops and contributed to research projects evaluating the effectiveness of K-12 teacher training programs.
May 2000-June 2003
Research and Teaching Assistant
Florida State University
Served as a teaching assistant for undergraduate chemistry courses while conducting research in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.

Professional Service

2011-2019
Associate Editor
Electronic Journal of Science Education
2015-Present
Editorial Review Board Member
American Journal of Educational Research
2012-Present
Editorial Review Board Member
Chemistry Education Research and Practice
2005-Present
Editorial Review Board Member
Computers & Education
2005-Present
Editorial Review Board Member
International Journal on E-Learning
2004-Present
Editorial Review Board Member
Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching
2008-2017
Editorial Review Board Member
Educational Research Review
2015-2017
Editorial Review Board Member
Eurasian Journal of Physics and Chemistry Education
2009-2017
Editorial Review Board Member
International Online Journal of Educational Sciences
2008-2011
Committee Member
Educational Research Association, Türkiye
2008
Committee Member
First International Congress of Educational Research in Türkiye
2005-2007
Editorial Review Board Member
Boğaziçi University Journal of Education
2006
Editorial Review Board Member
Turkish Online Journal of Educational Technology

Scholarships & Honors

2026
Kagan Winter Academy Scholarship
Kagan Publishing
Selected for full tuition and materials scholarship for the Kagan Cooperative Learning Workshop in Nashville, TN.
2023, 2024
Scholarship for Teaching and Learning Faculty Fellowship
Faculty Center for Ignatian Pedagogy, Loyola University Chicago
2015
Conference Attendance Grants
Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University
Multiple years: 2015, 2012, 2011, 2009, 2008
2012
Visiting Professor Award—University of Hamburg
Council of Higher Education—Ankara
2011
Conference Attendance Grants
TÜBİTAK
Multiple years: 2011, 2009, 2008
2007
Conference Attendance Grant
Center for Elementary Mathematics and Science Education, University of Chicago
Supported for NARST and SITE conferences.
2006
Conference Attendance Grant
Boğaziçi University
2004, 2003, 2000
Congress of Graduate Students (COGS) Travel Grant
Florida State University
1999-2005
Full Graduate Fellowship
Turkish Government
1993-1997
Undergraduate Scholarship
Turkish Prime Minister

Hobbies & Interests

Programming: PERL • PHP • MYSQL • RUBY • GitHub Data Analysis: R • SPSS • PSPP • Onyx Typesetting: LATEX• Ipe Operating Systems: macOS • Linux (Ubuntu • openSUSE) • Windows LMS Platforms: Blackboard • Brightspace • Moodle • SCORM Recreation: Strength training • Road biking • Running Pastimes: Chess • Word puzzles

Research Projects & Grants (10)

2023

Artificial Intelligence Tools and Academic Integrity

Recipient: Kahveci M, Wan G, Colacchio B, Wan X, Grassi M, Golden T
2023 – 2024
2015
2014

Workshop for in-service science teachers

Recipient: Chemistry Advisor: Murat Kahveci. PI: Mehmet Ay
2014 – 2014
2013

Pedagogical discontentment and self-efficacy of science teachers

Recipient: Kahveci M, Kahveci A, Mansour N, Alarfaj MM
2013 – 2015
2012

Physical chemistry education and learning objects

Recipient: Kahveci M
2012 – 2014
2007

Applying research on science materials implementation: Bringing measurement of fidelity of implementation (FOI) to scale

Recipient: Senior Researcher and Evaluation Associate: Murat Kahveci. PI: Jeanne Century. Co-PI: Andy Isaacs
2007 – 2008
2000

EcoVentures: Focus on the Gulf

Recipient: External Evaluator: Murat Kahveci. PI: George Dawson
2000 – 2001

Publications (61)

Journal Articles

2025

Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity: Legislate or Educate?

Wan G, Grassi M, Golden T, Barnes T, Kahveci M, Wan X, Colacchio B
J. Sci. Pub., 56(2): 320-376.
2016

Construct validity and reliability measures of scores from the Science Teachers’ Pedagogical Discontentment (STPD) scale

Kahveci M, Kahveci A, Mansour N, Alarfaj MM
Eurasia J. Math. Sci. Technol. Educ., 12(3): 549-558.
2012

Measuring one aspect of teachers’ affective states: Development of the science teachers’ pedagogical discontentment scale

Southerland SA, Saka Y, Nadelson L, Kahveci M, Sowell S, Granger EM
Sch. Sci. Math., 112(8): 483-494.
2007

An instrument development: Interactivity Survey (IS)

Kahveci M
Journal of Educational Technology & Society, 10(3): 163-174.
2007

Interactive learning in mathematics education: Review of recent literature

Kahveci M, Imamoglu Y
J. Comput. Math. Sci. Teach., 26(2): 137-153.
2006

Instructional interactivity endeavor and Spiral Dynamics

Kahveci M
Bogazici University Journal of Education, 20(1): 11-24.
2004

Microfluidic devices for the Belousov-Zhabotinsky reaction

Ginn BT, Steinbock B, Kahveci M, Steinbock O
J. Phys. Chem. A, 108: 1325-1332.

Books

2015

Affective dimensions in chemistry education

Kahveci M, Orgill MK (Eds.)
Berlin Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag.
2009

Shared perceptions of professors about instructional interactivity

Kahveci M
Saarbrücken: VDM Verlag Dr. Müller.

Book Chapters

2015

Majors’ gender-based affective states toward learning physical chemistry

Kahveci M
In M Kahveci & M Orgill (Eds.). Affective dimensions in chemistry education (pp. 297–318). Berlin Heidelberg: Springer-Verlag.

Conference Proceedings

2024

Artificial Intelligence and Academic Integrity: Legislate or Educate?

Wan G, Kahveci M, Colacchio B, Grassi M, Golden T, Wan X
Paper presented at PUPP International Summit. Gatineau-Ottawa, Canada. May 21 - 24, 2024.
2018

Measuring conceptual understanding on oxygen binding and delivery in a biochemistry course

Kahveci M, Jin L
Paper presented at Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE). Notre Dame, IN, USA. July 29 – August 2, 2018.
2017

Alternative assessment method in biochemistry education: Graphical representation of oxygen binding and delivery

Kahveci M, Jin L
Paper presented at DePaul University Teaching and Learning Conference. Workshop. Chicago, IL, USA. May 5, 2017.
2017

Integrating learning objects into D2L to promote student learning of difficult scientific concepts

Kahveci M, French T
Paper presented at DePaul University Teaching and Learning Conference. Chicago, IL, USA. May 5, 2017.
2016

Advancing chemistry education research: Dual-Process Theories, Learning Objects and Student Response Systems (Keynote Lecture)

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the European Conference on Research in Chemical Education (ECRICE), Barcelona. September 7 – 10, 2016.
2015

A project idea on working definition of IBSE in Europe through artificial intelligence

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the European Commission and SiS.net. (Brokerage Event). Brussels, Belgium. May 22, 2015.
2015

A project idea on working definition of IBSE in Europe through artificial intelligence

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the IOSTE Eurasian Regional Symposium and Brokerage Event Horizon 2020, Istanbul, Turkey. April 24 – 26, 2015.
2015

Affective factors and instructional interactivity in education

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the Association of Private Schools Society in Turkey. Kaya Plazzo Hotel, Antalya, Turkey. January 28 - 31, 2015.
2015

An account for Inquiry-Based Science Education through Dual-Process Theories

Kahveci M
Paper presented at European Science Education Research Association (ESERA). Helsinki, Finland. August 31 - September 4, 2015.
2015

Construct validity and reliability measures of scores from the Science Teachers’ Pedagogical Discontentment (STPD) Scale

Kahveci M, Kahveci A, Mansour N, Alarfaj MM
Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching International Conference (NARST). Chicago, IL, USA. April 11 - 14, 2015.
2015

Introduction to Moodle Learning Management System and use of learning objects

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the Association of Private Schools Society in Turkey. [Workshop]. Kaya Plazzo Hotel, Antalya, Turkey. January 28 - 31, 2015.
2014

Affective dimensions in chemistry education: Focus on educational technology and learning objects

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE). [Symposium]. Grand Valley State University, Allendale, MI, U.S.A. August 3 - 7, 2014.
2013

Adaptation of learning objects to inquiry-based chemical education: Phase diagrams

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the National Chemistry Education Conference (UKEK). Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey. September 5 - 7, 2013.
2013

Experiences in reviewing proposals under FP7 Program and some tips for improving proposals

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the CARPE Conference. Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, UK. November 4 - 6, 2013.
2013

Phase diagrams and conceptual learning

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the National Chemistry Education Conference (UKEK). Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey. September 5 - 7, 2013.
2013

Preparing a grant proposal for funding by the European Commission and presenting a grant proposal in chemistry education

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the National Chemistry Education Conference (UKEK). [Workshop]. Karadeniz Technical University, Trabzon, Turkey. September 5 - 7, 2013.
2012

Affective dimensions in chemistry education

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE). [Symposium]. Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA. July 29 - August 2, 2012.
2012

Affective dimensions in chemistry education: Much left for future research

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE). Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA. July 29 - August 2, 2012.
2012

Einstellungen zur Chemie und zum Chemielernen bei türkischen und deutschen Jugendlichen

Kegler A, Kahveci M, Kremer K
Paper presented at the Jahrestagung der Gesellschaft für Didaktik der Chemie und Physik (GDCP). [Poster]. Leibniz- Universität, Hannover, Germany. September 17 - 20, 2012.
2012

Physical chemistry education and learning objects (PChemLO): A technological implementation to foster inquiry-based learning and diminish gender differences at higher education

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the 21st Symposium on Chemical and Science Education. [Poster]. TU Dortmund University, Dortmund, Germany. May 17-19, 2012.
2012

Physical chemistry education and learning objects (PChemLO): Affective aspects of implementation

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the Biennial Conference on Chemical Education (BCCE). Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA. July 29 - August 2, 2012.
2011

Depicting chemistry majors’ self-perceptions in learning chemistry

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). Orlando, FL, USA. April 3 - 6, 2011.
2009

Analysis of Turkish high-school chemistry examination questions according to Bloom’s Taxonomy

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the International Conference of Educational Research Association Turkey (EAB). Canakkale, Turkey. May 1 - 3, 2009.
2009

FP7 Science in Society Program: The evaluation process of large scale proposals for coordination and support actions

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the International Conference of Educational Research Association Turkey (EAB). Canakkale, Turkey. May 1 - 3, 2009.
2009

Quantifying high school students’ self- perceptions in learning chemistry

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). Garden Grove, CA, USA. April 17 - 21, 2009.
2008

A conceptual framework for fidelity of implementation of instructional materials

Century J, Rudnick M, Freeman C, Isaacas A, Leslie D, Kahveci M
Paper presented at the American Educational Research Association (AERA). New York, USA. March 24 - 28, 2008.
2008

A framework for measuring fidelity of implementation of science instructional materials

Century J, Rudnick M, Freeman C, Leslie D, Kahveci M, Isaacs A
Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). Baltimore, USA. March 30 - April 2, 2008.
2008

Students’ motivation to use technology for learning

Kahveci M, Coskun S, Taylan RD
Paper presented at the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (ED-MEDIA). Vienna, Austria. June 30 - July 4, 2008.
2007

A finer grain understanding of teachers’ adoption of reforms?: Development of an instrument to assess science teachers’ pedagogical discontentment (STPD)

Southerland SA, Sowell S, Kahveci M, Granger EM, Saka Y
Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). New Orleans, USA. April 15 - 18, 2007.
2007

An instrument development: Interactivity Survey (the IS)

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). San Antonio, USA. March 5 - 9, 2007.
2007

Interactive learning in mathematics education: Review of recent literature

Kahveci M, Imamoglu Y
Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). San Antonio, USA. March 5 - 9, 2007.
2007

Investigating the existence of interactivity in various instructional settings

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). New Orleans, USA. April 15 - 18, 2007.
2006

Self-perception in learning mathematics

Kahveci M, Oztekin B, Algedik E
Paper presented at the National Conference on Science and Mathematics Education. Gazi University, Ankara, Turkey. September 7 - 9, 2006.
2006

Turkish high-school students’ attitudes toward learning mathematics

Kahveci M, Imamoglu Y
Paper presented at the International Conference on the Teaching of Mathematics (ICTM). Istanbul, Turkey. June 30 - July 5, 2006.
2006

Working to measure the impact of professional development activities: Developing an instrument to quantify pedagogical discontentment

Southerland SA, Sowell S, Kahveci M, Granger EM, Owen OF
Paper presented at the National Association for Research in Science Teaching (NARST). San Francisco, USA. April 4 - 7, 2006.
2004

Instructional interactivity and technology components of a freshman chemistry course

Kahveci A, Kahveci M
Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Atlanta, USA. March 1 - 6, 2004.
2004

Instructional interactivity endeavor and the Spiral’s Value MEMEs

Kahveci M
Paper presented at the World Conference on Educational Multimedia, Hypermedia and Telecommunications (ED-MEDIA). Lugano, Switzerland. June 21 - 26, 2004.
2004

The significance of interactivity in gender equitable education

Kahveci M, Kahveci A
Paper presented at the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Atlanta, USA. March 1 - 6, 2004.
2004

The use of interactivity in a graduate class: A case study

Kahveci M
In: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Atlanta, USA. March 1 - 6, 2004.
2003

The significance of interactivity, learning cycle, and content knowledge in science teaching and teacher preparation programs

Kahveci M
In: International Conference of Association for the Education of Teachers of Science (AETS). St. Louis Hyatt at Union Station, Missouri, USA. January 29 - February 2, 2003.
2002

Micro-patterning of reaction arrays for self-organizing systems

Kahveci M, Hamik C, Steinbock O
Paper presented at the American Chemical Society (ACS) National Meeting. [Poster]. Orlando, USA. April 7 - 11, 2002.
2001

Letting teachers to interact with the idea of Interactivity: 'What is Interactive?

Cezikturk O, Cirik G, Kahveci M
In: Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education (SITE). Orlando, USA. March 5 - 10, 2001.
2000

An on-line evaluation system for curriculum materials development

Kahveci M
In: International Conference on College Teaching & Learning, Jacksonville, Florida, USA. April 12 - 15, 2000.
2000

Interactivity in mathematics and science education

Cezikturk O, Kahveci M, Cirik G
In: International Conference on Mathematics/Science Education and Technology (M/SET). San Diego, USA. February 5 - 8, 2000.

Theses

2005

The perceptions of professors at colleges of education about instructional interactivity

Kahveci M
Doctoral dissertation, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
2003

Microdevice fabrication by softlithography and nonlinear phenomena in microchannels

Kahveci M
Master’s thesis, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA.
2001

The summative evaluation of the EcoVentures program in terms of its interactivity component

Kahveci M
Master’s thesis, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida, USA.

Courses Taught

Chicago Public Schools

2026
HS Physics (HS-PHYS)
Spring 2026 Fall 2025
2026
Spring 2026 Fall 2025
2025
HS Chemistry (HS-CHEM)
Spring 2025 Fall 2024
2025
HS Biology (HS-BIO)
Spring 2025 Fall 2024

Wheeling University

2024
Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 221)
Fall 2024

Loyola University Chicago

2024
Spring 2024 Spring 2023 Summer 2023
2024
Spring 2024
2024
Spring 2024
2024
Spring 2024 Fall 2023
2023
Fall 2023 Fall 2022 Fall 2021
2023
Fall 2023 Fall 2022 Fall 2021
2022
2022
Spring 2022 Summer 2022
2022
Fall 2022 Fall 2021

DePaul University

2021
Winter 2021 Autumn 2020 Winter 2020 Autumn 2019 Autumn 2018 Autumn 2017 Winter 2017
2021
Winter 2021 Spring 2020 Winter 2020 Winter 2018 Winter 2017
2021
Winter 2021 Spring 2020 Winter 2020
2020
Spring 2020 Autumn 2019 Summer 2017 Autumn 2017
2020
Research (CHE 497)
Spring 2020
2020
Autumn 2020
2019
Summer 2019 Summer 2018
2019
Basic Chemical Concepts (CHE/FYSC 128)
Summer 2019 Summer 2018
2019
Autumn 2019
2018
Autumn 2018
2017
Winter 2017 Spring 2017 Winter 0000

Roosevelt University

2021
Spring 2021 Fall 2018
2019
How the World Works (PHSC 107)
Spring 2019
2019
Spring 2019
2019
General Chemistry I (CHEM 201A)
Summer 2019 Summer 2018
2018
Spring 2018
2018
Spring 2018
2018
Fall 2018
2017
Physical Chemistry I Lab (CHEM 321B/421B)
Fall 2017
2017
Fall 2017

City Colleges of Chicago Richard J. Daley College

2019
Basic Chemistry I (CHEM 121)
Spring 2019

Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University

2015
2015
Fall 2015
2015
Fall 2015
2014
2014
General Chemistry II (14FBÖ118)
Spring 2014 Spring 2013 Spring 2011
2014
Applied Research (FM 526)
Spring 2014
2014
Spring 2014 Fall 2014
2012
General Chemistry I (14FEN125)
Fall 2012 Fall 2011 Fall 2010
2011
Fall 2011
2011
Summer 2011 Spring 2011
2010
Fall 2010
2010
2010
Fall 2010
2008
2008

Boğaziçi University

2006
2006
Fall 2006 Summer 2006 Fall 2005
2006
Fall 2006 Spring 2006
2006
Fall 2006 Spring 2006 Fall 2005
2005