Conference History

ICEMT 2025 | Osaka, Japan, July 29–August 01, 2025 | Photo Download

The 9th International Conference on Education and Multimedia Technology (ICEMT 2025) was successfully held in Osaka, Japan from July 29 to August 01, 2025. With the theme of cutting-edge innovation in education and multimedia technology, the conference gathered scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to share advances in intelligent education, AI applications, immersive learning, multimedia systems, and inclusive education.

Opening Session

Opening Host

Opening Remarks

Welcome Address

Prof. Xiaokang Zhou
Kansai University, Japan

Prof. Qun Jin
Waseda University, Japan

Prof. Katsutoshi Yada
Kansai University, Japan

KN Chairs

KN 1: Prof. Qun Jin, Waseda University, Japan
KN 2: Prof. Katsutoshi Yada, Kansai University, Japan
KN 3: Prof. Xiaokang Zhou, Kansai University, Japan
KN 4: Prof. Jianhua Ma, Hosei University, Japan

Keynote Speeches

Prof. Takashi Washio
Kansai University, Japan

Cyber-Physical Oriented AI for Science and Industry

Prof. Yunhao Liu (Chair)
Tsinghua University, China

Embodied AI: From Digital-follow-up to Digital-Leadoff

Prof. Yi Pan
Shenzhen University of Advanced Technology, China

AI LLMs Empower Biomedical Applications

Prof. Bin Hu
Lanzhou University, China

Computational Psychophysiology and Mental Health

Prof. Laurence T. Yang
Zhengzhou University, China

Cyber-Physical-Social Intelligence

Prof. Qing Li 
Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China

PolyRAG: a Multi-level Querying Method for an Indoor Robot Smart Space

Distinguished Prof. Mark Warschauer (Online)
University of California, USA

Talking with AI: Exploring Young Children’s Learning through Conversational Media

Prof. Malissa Maria Mahmud (Online)
Sunway University, Malaysia

AI in Education: Are We Optimizing or Over-Engineering Learning?

Panel Speeches

1. Prof. Sheng Yi Wu
National Tsing Hua University
The Development of Immersive Education in Taiwan

3. Prof. Tzai-Hung Wen
National Taiwan University
Multiplayer Online Game-Based Framework for Exploring Human Contact Behavior and Adaptive Decision-Making During Pandemics

5. Prof. Nobuo Funabiki
Okayama University, Japan
PDLAS: A Portrait Drawing Learning Assistant System for Novices

7. Prof. Joseline M. Santos
Bulacan State University, Philippines
The Artificial Intelligence Utilization Scale (AIUS)

9. Prof. Xinguo Yu
Central China Normal University, China
Towards a Solving Brain: Rethinking Intelligent Mathematics Education Systems

2. Prof. Jie Liu
Western Oregon University, US
Spurring Creative Thinking Using Problem-Based Learning with Students as PRAM Processors

4. Asst. Prof. Orawit Thinnukool
Chiang Mai University, Thailand
Enhancing Inclusive and Sustainable Higher Education through EU Funding and Digital Innovation

6. Prof. Fahim Khan
Toyo University, Japan
The AI Revolution in Code: Pedagogical Shifts for Programming Education

8. Assoc. Prof. Abu Bakar Mohamed Razali (Online)
Universiti Putra Malaysia
Reviewing the Roles of AI Tools in English Academic Writing

10. Prof. Min Chen
University of Washington Bothell, USA
MeTILDA - A Multimedia Toolset for Endangered Language Documentation and Education

Panel Speakers

Session Group Photos

The conference included 20 technical oral sessions, 2 poster sessions, and 2 online sessions. Best Presentation awards were issued in each session to recognize outstanding contributions.

Congratulations! Excellent Paper Presentation Winners!

Session 1 | RM3004
Motivations to Play Edutainment Games: Reconceiving the Uses and Gratifications Theory
Presenter: Adriana Caterina Camilleri, Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology, Malta

Session 2 | RM3015
Exploring Barriers to Inclusive Multimedia Adoption among Filipino Special Education Teachers using the ADKAR Framework
Presenter: Edward Jay M. Quinto, Mapua University, Philippines

Session 3 | RM3188
Exploring Beginner Chinese Learners' Attitudes Towards AI-Driven Conversations: A Case Study
Presenter: Haixia Wang, Xi'an Jiaotong Liverpool University, China

Session 4 | RM2052-A
Bridging between Kindergarten and Primary School: Teachers' Perspectives on Ensuring Smooth Transitions for Children during Curriculum Reform in the Czech Republic
Presenter: Tomáš Horčička, Masaryk University, Czech Republic

Session 5 | RM2043-A
Bridging Research, Education, and Practice: A Project on the Technology of Political Entrepreneurship
Presenter: Pamela Nwakanma, University of California, United States

Session 6 | RM3123-A
Modelling for Secondary Mathematics Teacher: Insight from Expert
Presenter: Riyan Hidayat, Universiti Putra Malaysia, Malaysia

Session 7 | RM3109
Development Low-Cost of a Semi-Automatic Accurate Guide Cane for the Visually Impaired
Presenter: Orawit Thinnukool, Chiang Mai University, Thailand

Session 8 | RM2060-A
Facilitating Interdisciplinary Curriculum Design through Course Leadership: A Design-Based Learning Approach
Presenter: Chia-Chi Wang, National Kaohsiung Normal University

Session 9 | RM3099
Machine vs. Students: Non-Designer Evaluation of Interior Renders
Presenter: Chao-Feng Lai, Asia University

Session 10 | RM2100-A
The End of English Language Learning: GenAI as a Tool for Counter Productivity
Presenter: Sar-Ana Misuari Abdurasul, Basilan State College, Philippines; Rasmil Tundanan Abdurasul, Sulu State College, Philippines

Session 11 | RM3135
Student Motivation as a Predictor of Self-Directed Learning with ChatGPT
Presenter: John Christopher D. Castillo, Mapua University, Philippines

Session 12 | RM3155
A Study on the Effectiveness of Using Text-to-Image Tools to Enhance Self-Awareness in Taiwanese Junior High School Students with Intellectual Disabilities
Presenter: Tzu-Yin Weng, National Taitung University

Session 13 | RM3137
A Study on the Differential Impact of Technical Tools' Functional Features on Chinese Students' Oral English Fluency Improvement
Presenter: Zhiqiang Yan, Universiti Putra Malaysia Bintulu Sarawak Campus, Malaysia

Session 14 | RM3210-A
Learning by Serving: Enhancing Competence and Social Responsibility through English Teaching Service-Learning
Presenter: Ai-Hua Chen, Providence University

Session 15 | RM2058-A
Innovation in Training against Sexual Misconduct in Healthcare
Presenter: Homa Arshad, NHS, UK

Session 16 | RM3316
Nusantara Folklore Reimagined: AR as a Tool for Bilingual Communication Development in Generation Alpha
Presenter: Ana Humardhiana, UIN Siber Syekh Nurjati Cirebon, Indonesia

Session 17 | RM3147
Designing an AI-Integrated Academic Writing Platform for Enhancing EFL Students’ Writing Self-Efficacy and Metacognitive Awareness
Presenter: Falentinus Ndruru, Universitas Negeri Malang, Indonesia

Session 18 | RM3108
Maximizing Learning Outcomes Through Tutorials with AI Engagement using SmartBooks
Presenter: Jomar Adams Ganding, Mapua University, Philippines

Session 19 | RM3118-A
Developing a VR-Based Awe Emotion Scale to Enhance Mindfulness through Technology-Enhanced Learning
Presenter: Shao Jyun Huang, National Defense University

Session 20 | RM3306
Designing a Digital Storybook about Hearing Impairment Using High Contrast Colors
Presenter: Hailey Pasal Ferrer, Mapua Malayan Colleges Laguna, Philippines

Poster Session 1 | RM3091-A
Revolutionizing Sign Language Education: A Metaverse-Based Sign Language Education Platform Powered by AI
Presenter: Hei Yunjie, Chun Hin Choi, Pan Yi Lam, SKH Lam Kau Mow Secondary School, China

Poster Session 2 | RM3152-A
Effectiveness of an ABA-Based Telehealth Parent Coaching Intervention to Reduce Inappropriate Touching Behaviors
Presenter: Ching-Yi Liao, National Taiwan Normal University

Online Session 1 | RM3168
Phplearn: A Web Application for Learning Php Programming
Presenter: Aaron Paul M. Dela Rosa, Bulacan State University, Philippines

Online Session 2 | RM3315
Badui Traditional Weaving Digital Archive as a Cultural Preservation Strategy
Presenter: Adi Dharma Wirayudha, Bina Nusantara University, Indonesia

Publication

ICEMT 2025 conference proceedings will be published by ACM, with ISBN to be confirmed. All accepted and presented papers will be submitted for inclusion in the ACM Digital Library, and indexed by Ei Compendex and Scopus.

ICEMT 2025 Conference Proceedings Cover