About Me

Adi Nur Cahyono is an Associate Professor in Mathematics Education at Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES), Indonesia. He currently serves as Head of the Sub-Directorate of Reputation and Cooperation, after previously serving as Expert Staff to the Rector for Academic Affairs. He obtained his doctoral degree in Didactics of Mathematics from Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany, with academic work related to MathCityMap Indonesia. His academic interests include the integration of ICT in mathematics education, math trails, mathematical modelling learning, and geometry. He is the founder and leader of mathtrailslab.id, which includes initiatives such as STEMTRAILS.ID. He has also served as a visiting professor and held various international academic appointments at several universities. This reflects his strong engagement in global academic collaboration, professional organizations, and communities.

Contact and Academic Profiles

Education

  • 2013–2017 — Dr. rer. nat. / Doctoral Degree in Didactics of Mathematics, J.W. von Goethe University Frankfurt am Main, Germany.
  • 2005–2007 — M.Pd. / Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia.
  • 2000–2004 — S.Pd. / Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics Education, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia.

Selected Employment

  • Since 2008 — Civil Servant Lecturer at the Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES); Associate Professor in Mathematics Education Media since 2023.
  • Since 2023 — Head of the Sub-Directorate of Reputation and Cooperation, UNNES.
  • 2019–2023 — Expert Staff to the Rector for Academic Affairs, UNNES.
  • 2018–2023 — Chief Examiner for Cadets of the Indonesian Police Academy.
  • Winter Semester 2025/2026 — International Guest Lecturer at Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany.
  • 2024 — Collaborative Teaching at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia.
  • Winter Semester 2023 — Teaching Fellow at the Department of STEM Education, Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria.
  • Winter Semester 2021 — Visiting Professor at Johannes Kepler University Linz, Austria.
  • July–August 2019 — Expert Lecturer at Universitas Samudera, Langsa, Aceh, Indonesia.
  • 2008 — Lecturer in Mathematics Education at FPMIPA IKIP PGRI Semarang, Indonesia.
  • 2007–2008 — Mathematics Teacher at SMAN 1 Banjarnegara, Indonesia.
  • 2005–2007 — Mathematics and ICT Teacher at SMA Ibu Kartini Semarang, Indonesia.

Selected Organizations

  • Since 2024 — Member of the Indonesian Young Academy of Sciences / Akademi Ilmuwan Muda Indonesia (ALMI); Chair of the ALMI Science and Education Working Group since 2026.
  • Since 2025 — Member of the Indonesia Mathematics Educators Society (I-MES).
  • Since 2025 — Neighborhood Association Secretary in Semarang City.
  • Since 2023 — Member of the Higher Education Development Institute for Muhammadiyah and Aisyiyah Universities, Muhammadiyah Regional Leadership of Central Java.
  • 2015–2017 — Coordinator of Publication and IT, Special Branch of Muhammadiyah Germany.
  • Since 2025 — Member of the Indonesian Mathematics Society (Indo-MS).
  • 2023–2024 — Head of the Talent and Interest Department, Mathematics Student Association, UNNES.
  • 1999–2000 — Vice President of the Student Council, SMAN 1 Karangkobar.

Selected Competitive Grants and Research

  • 2026–2027 — Code, Count, Connect: Enhancing Inclusive Numeracy through AI- and Coding-integrated STEM Trails in Indonesia; funding source: KONEKSI / Knowledge Partnership Platform Australia–Indonesia; contract number: 1447/CRG/2026/96-UNNES; funding: AUD 149,999 / Rp1,783,513,974.10.
  • 2025–2029 — Global Teacher Education (GoTED+); funding source: DAAD / German Academic Exchange Service.
  • 2025 — STEM Trails in the Context of Socio-scientific Issues to Improve Students’ Mathematical Literacy; funding source: RKI PTNBH; contract number: 9.25.4/UN37/PPK.11/2025; funding: Rp243,500,000.00.
  • 2023–2024 — STEM Trails with Digital Technology for Learning Mathematical Literacy in the Context of Indonesian Culture; funding source: Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology; contract number: 88.12.6/UN37/PPK.10/2024; funding: Rp209,510,000.00.
  • 2026 — Förderung einer Gastdozentur; funding source: Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany; funding: €4,350.
  • 2023 — Teaching Fellow; funding source: Johannes Kepler University Linz; funding: €4,211.81.
  • 2013–2017 — MathCityMap Indonesia; funding source: Islamic Development Bank (IDB); funding: €15,000.00.
  • 2021 — Post-Doctoral Program; funding source: Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology; contract number: 2697/E4/KK.04.03/2021.
  • 2019 — Detasering or Expert Lecturer Mobility Program / PMDPA; funding source: Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology.
  • 2025 — Mathematics Teachers’ Creativity in Designing STEM Trails Supported by Artificial Intelligence within the Context of the Sustainable Development Goals: A Research Collaboration between UNNES, University College London, Columbia University, JKU Linz, and Qatar University; funding source: UNNES; contract number: 272.14.3/UN37/PPK.11/2025; funding: Rp110,000,000.00.
  • 2024 — Scaffolding Practices for Public Health-related Mathematical Modelling Instruction in Cross-cultural STEM-Trails with Immersive Technology: A Research Collaboration between UNNES, Qatar University, JKU Linz, and Deakin University; funding source: UNNES; contract number: 348.26.2/UN37/PPK.10/2024; funding: Rp100,000,000.00.
  • 2023 — Artificial Intelligence-based Motion Capture in Virtual Reality for Enhancing Creative STEAM Education: UNNES – University of Cambridge Collaboration Research; funding source: UNNES; contract number: 307.12.4/UN37/PPK.10/2023; funding: Rp150,000,000.00.
  • 2022 — Development of Virtual Reality STEAM Trails for Learning Mathematical Modelling; funding source: UNNES; contract number: 162.8.4/UN37/PPK.3.1/2022; funding: Rp60,000,000.00.
  • 2021 — Modeling with Augmented Reality and 3D Printing using Dynamic Geometry Software in the Mobile Math Trails Digital Classroom; funding source: UNNES; contract number: 422.26.4/UN/PPK.3.1/2021; funding: Rp100,000,000.00.
  • 2020 — STEM Robotics Education for Students of the Mathematics Education Study Program; funding source: UNNES; contract number: 158.23.4/UN37/PPK.3.1/2020; funding: Rp28,500,000.00.
  • 2019 — Mathematical Modelling in the Mathematics Trail Program using an Augmented Reality Mobile App; funding source: UNNES; contract number: 62.13.5/UN37/PPK.3.1/2019; funding: Rp27,500,000.00.
  • 2018 — Development of a Blended Learning Model for Courses at Universitas Negeri Semarang; funding source: UNNES; funding: Rp100,000,000.00.
  • 2006 — Teacher with Brilliant Ideas; funding source: CitiBank Indonesia; funding: Rp6,000,000.00.

Selected Awards

  • 2023 — Nominee for Academic Leader, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia.
  • 2022 — Gold Award, National Innovation & Invention Competition 2022, Universiti Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia (UTHM).
  • 2022 — UNNES Innovation Award, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Indonesia.

Selected Publications

Main Publications

  1. Cahyono, A.N. (2018). Learning Mathematics in a mobile app-supported math trail environment. Cham, Switzerland: Springer International Publishing. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-93245-3.
  2. Cahyono, A. N., Maharani, C., Iqbal, M., Lavicza, Z., Widjaja, W., & Kasti, A. H. (2025). Scaffolding practices for public health-related mathematical modelling instruction in STEM trails with immersive technology. Research in Science & Technological Education, 1–19. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02635143.2025.2571617.
  3. Cahyono, A., Masrukan, M., Albar, W.F., Lavicza, Z., & Burnard, P. (2025). Creativity in Designing Virtual STEAM Tasks with Artificial Intelligence Mathematical Dance. SN Computer Science, 6, 98. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s42979-024-03632-4.
  4. Cahyono, A. N., Sukestiyarno, Y. L., Kharisudin, I., Iqbal, M., Zulkardi, Safrudiannur, & Miftahudin. (2025). Learning Mathematical Literacy Across Islands in an Archipelagic Country Through Cross-Cultural STEM Trails. Mathematics Education Journal, 19(4), 673–692. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22342/mej.v19i4.pp673-692.
  5. Cahyono, A.N. (2024). VR STEM Trail: A Math Trail-Based STEM Education Using Virtual Reality Technology for Learning Mathematical Modelling. In F. Dilling & I. Witzke (Eds.), Augmented and Virtual Reality in Mathematics Education. Springer Spektrum, Wiesbaden. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-658-45271-1_9.
  6. Cahyono, A.N., Arifudin, R., Aditya, R.I., Maulana, B.S., & Lavicza, Z. (2025). An exploratory study on STEM education through math trails with digital technology to promote mathematical literacy. STEM Education, 5(1), 41–52. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3934/steme.2025003.
  7. Cahyono, A. N., & Lavicza, Z. (2024). Designing Landmark-Based STEAM Projects for Cross-Country Math Trail Activities with Augmented Reality and 3D Printing Technologies. International Journal for Technology in Mathematics Education, 30(4), 241–246. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1564/tme_v30.4.6.
  8. Cahyono, A. N., Dewi, N. R., Asih, T. S. N., Arifudin, R., Ilham, R., Maulana, B. S., & Nugroho, M. A. (2024). STEM Trails: Enhancing STEM Education through Math Trails with Digital Technology. Kreano, 15(1), 319–326. DOI: https://doi.org/10.15294/jtknv202.
  9. Cahyono, A. N., Masrukan, Mulyono, Ludwig, M., Jablonski, S., & Oehler, D.-X. K. (2023). Indonesia-Germany MathCityMap training: Shifting mobile math trails teacher training to a hybrid environment. Journal on Mathematics Education, 14(1), 55–68. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22342/jme.v14i1.pp55-68.
  10. Cahyono, A. N. (2023). Virtual Reality STEM Trails: Exploring Math Trails with STEM Education Approach in a Virtual World. In M. Ludwig, S. Barlovits, A. Caldeira, & A. Moura (Eds.), Research On STEM Education in the Digital Age. Proceedings of the ROSEDA Conference (pp. 85–90). WTM. DOI: https://doi.org/10.37626/GA9783959872522.0.10.
  11. Cahyono, A.N., Asikin, M., Zahid, M.Z., Laksmiwati, P.A., & Miftahudin. (2021). The RoboSTE[M] Project: Using Robotics Learning in a STEM Education Model to Help Prospective Mathematics Teachers Promote Students’ 21st-Century Skills. International Journal of Learning, Teaching and Educational Research, 20(7), 85–99. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26803/ijlter.20.7.5.
  12. Cahyono, A.N., Sukestiyarno, Y.L., Asikin, M., Miftahudin, M., Ahsan, M.G.K., & Ludwig, M. (2020). Learning Mathematical Modelling with Augmented Reality Mobile Math Trails Program: How Can It Work? Journal on Mathematics Education, 11(2), 181–192. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22342/jme.11.2.10729.181-192.
  13. Cahyono, A. N., & Ludwig, M. (2019). Teaching and Learning Mathematics around the City Supported by the Use of Digital Technology. Eurasia Journal of Mathematics, Science and Technology Education, 15(1), em1654. DOI: https://doi.org/10.29333/ejmste/99514.
  14. Cahyono, A.N., Zahid, M.Z., Asikin, M., & Akmal, F.F. (2021). ROBOSTE[M]: Mathematics Learning Environment with STEM Robotics To Support 21st Century Skills. Alinea Media Dipantara.

Other Publications

  1. Abrori, F. M., Lavicza, Z., & Cahyono, A. N. (2025). Socioscientific issues comics: a scoping literature review. Journal of Graphic Novels and Comics, 1–20. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/21504857.2024.2447311.
  2. Rizal, N., Supriyanto, A., Nugraha, A.A., & Cahyono, A.N. (2024). Math Trails with Machine Learning in a Tourism Attraction to Promote Students’ Mathematical Modeling Skills. In I. Hidayah & N.R. Dewi (Eds.), Innovative Approaches to Mathematics Education: Enhancing Learning in the New Normal (pp. 41–57). UKI Scholar Network.
  3. Laksmiwati, P. A., Lavicza, Z., & Cahyono, A. N. (2024). Empowering STEAM Learning Implementation through Investigating Indonesian Teacher Experts’ Views with a Delphi Method. Indonesian Journal on Learning and Advanced Education (IJOLAE), 6(2), 214–229. DOI: https://doi.org/10.23917/ijolae.v6i2.23460.
  4. Laksmiwati, P. A., Lavicza, Z., Cahyono, A. N., Alagic, M., & Mumcu, F. (2024). When engineering design meets STEAM education in hybrid learning environment: teachers’ innovation key through design heuristics. Asia Pacific Journal of Education. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/02188791.2024.2373226.
  5. Yunianto, W., Cahyono, A. N., Prodromou, T., El-Bedewy, S., & Lavicza, Z. (2024). CT integration in STEAM learning: Fostering students’ creativity by making Batik stamp pattern. Science Activities, 1–27. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00368121.2024.2378860.
  6. Muchlas Abrori, F., Cahyono, A. N., & Lavicza, Z. (2024). Designer’s log in planning the development of comics with socioscientific issues content: Case studies. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22219/raden.v4i1.3.
  7. Nugroho, M. A., Yulandari, I., & Cahyono, A. N. (2024). Project-based learning through augmented reality-assisted math trails at Blenduk Church to promote mathematical literacy. Jurnal Elemen, 10(2), 363–377. DOI: https://doi.org/10.29408/jel.v10i2.25333.
  8. Setiyani, Waluya, S. B., Sukestiyarno, Y. L., & Cahyono, A. N. (2024). Construction of reflective thinking: A field independent student in numerical problems. Journal on Mathematics Education, 15(1), 151–172. DOI: https://doi.org/10.22342/jme.v15i1.pp151-172.
  9. Laksmiwati, P. A., Lavicza, Z., Cahyono, A. N., Yunianto, W., & Houghton, T. (2023). Unveiling the implementation of STE(A)M Education: An exploratory case study of Indonesia from experts’ and policymakers’ perspectives. Cogent Education, 10(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2267959.
  10. Aminah, N., Sukestiyarno, Y. L., Cahyono, A. N., & Maat, S. M. (2023). Student activities in solving mathematics problems with a computational thinking using Scratch. International Journal of Evaluation and Research in Education, 12(2), 613–621. DOI: https://doi.org/10.11591/ijere.v12i2.23308.
  11. Laksmiwati, P. A., Abrori, F. M., Lavicza, Z., Cahyono, A. N., Yunianto, W., & Houghton, T. (2023). Unveiling the implementation of STE(A)M Education: An exploratory case study of Indonesia from experts’ and policymakers’ perspectives. Cogent Education, 10(2). DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/2331186X.2023.2267959.
  12. Haas, B., Kreis, Y., Jablonski, S., & Cahyono, A. N. (2023). Learning and Teaching with Outdoor STEAM Education. Research in Integrated STEM Education, 1(3), 373–376. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1163/27726673-00101007.
  13. Schmid, A., Korenova, L., Cahyono, A. N., Hvorecky, J., & Lavicza, Z. (2023). Geogebra as a Constructivism Teaching Tool for Visualization Geometry Using VR and AR (pp. 253–264). DOI: https://doi.org/10.34916/el.2023.15.20.
  14. Safrudiannur, P.M. Labulan, Suriaty, Darma Andreas Ngilawajan, Adi Nur Cahyono, Zetra Hainul Putra, Sadrack Luden Pagiling, & Benjamin Rott. (2023). Pre-service mathematics teachers’ beliefs: a quantitative study to investigate the complex relationships in their beliefs. International Journal of Mathematical Education in Science and Technology. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/0020739X.2023.2170289.
  15. Sholikhah, B. U., & Cahyono, A. N. (2021). Augmented reality student worksheets for learning mathematics during the COVID-19 pandemic. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1918, 042063. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1918/4/042063.
  16. Kharis, M., & Cahyono, A.N. (2020). The dynamics of the basic model for the zika epidemic. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1567, 022085. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1567/2/022085.
  17. Ahsan, M.G.K., Miftahudin, & Cahyono, A.N. (2020). Designing augmented reality-based mathematics mobile apps for outdoor mathematics learning. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1567, 032004. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1567/3/032004.
  18. Cahyono, A. N., Zaenuri, & Subagja, M. (2019). The Design of Blended Learning Modules for Higher Education. Journal of Physics: Conference Series, 1387, 012121. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1088/1742-6596/1387/1/012121.
  19. Zender, J., Cahyono, A.N., Gurjanow, I., & Ludwig, M. (2019). New approaches in the research on mathematics trails with technology. Conference: World Education Research Association 2019 Focal Meeting, Tokyo, Japan.
  20. Cahyono, A. N., & Ludwig, M. (2017). MathCityMap: Motivating students to engage in mathematics through a mobile app-supported math trail programme. Presented at the Annual Meeting of the Society for Didactics of Mathematics (GDM 2017), Potsdam, Germany, 27 February–3 March 2017.
  21. Cahyono, A. N., & Ludwig, M. (2017). Examining motivation in mobile app-supported math trail environments. Presented at the 10th Congress of European Research in Mathematics Education (CERME 10), Dublin, Ireland, 1–5 February 2017.
  22. Cahyono, A. N., & Ludwig, M. (2016). MathCityMap: Exploring mathematics around the city. Presented at the 13th International Congress on Mathematics Education (ICME-13), Hamburg, Germany, 24–31 July 2016.
  23. Cahyono, A. N., Ludwig, M., & Marée, S. (2015). Designing mathematical outdoor tasks for the implementation of the MathCityMap-Project in Indonesia. In C. Vistro-Yu (Ed.), In pursuit of quality mathematics education for all: Proceedings of the 7th ICMI-East Asia Regional Conference on Mathematics Education (pp. 151–158). Quezon City: Philippine Council of Mathematics Teacher Educators (MATHTED), Inc.
  24. Cahyono, A. N., & Ludwig, M. (2014). Designing of The MathCityMap-Project for Indonesia. In S. Oesterle, C. Nicol, P. Liljedahl, & D. Allan (Eds.), Proceedings of the 38th Conference of the International Group for the Psychology of Mathematics Education and the 36th Conference of the North American Chapter of the Psychology of Mathematics Education, Vol. 6, p. 33. Vancouver, Canada: PME.

Scientific Talks

  1. Guest Lecturer — AI and Coding in Mathematics Instruction, Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany, Winter Semester 2025/2026.
  2. Keynote Speaker — The 3rd ICMMEd 2025 International Conference on Mathematics and Mathematics Education, Universitas Pattimura, Ambon, 25 November 2025.
  3. Guest Lecturer — Public Health-Related Mathematical Modelling Within STEM Trails for Sustainable Future, University of Southampton, UK, 28 October 2025.
  4. Speaker — The 3rd NaCoME / National Conference on Mathematics Education, Universitas Sriwijaya, Palembang, 25 October 2025.
  5. Speaker — Rethinking EurAsia Lecture Series (REALS) 2025, Universitas Negeri Malang, 3 October 2025.
  6. Keynote Speaker — Qatar Math Day 2024, Ministry of Education and Higher Education, State of Qatar, Doha, Qatar, 11 November 2024.
  7. Keynote Speaker — The 8th International Symposium on Mathematics Education and Innovation (ISMEI), SEAMEO Regional Centre for QITEP in Mathematics (SEAQiM), 9–10 October 2024.
  8. Keynote Speaker — Fostering teachers’ innovations: Integrating augmented/virtual reality and 3D printing into teacher education, 10th Southeast Asia Design Research Conference, Deakin University, Australia, 15–16 July 2024.
  9. Collaborative Teaching — Mathematical Modelling – Applications with GeoGebra, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia, 7–8 May 2024.
  10. Guest Lecturer — Indonesian Math Trail Over Several Years: From the Physical Environment to the Immersive Experience, Seminar at the IDMI Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany, 1 November 2023.
  11. Workshop Facilitator — Reimaging numeracy through SEAQiM biennial event: The 7th International Symposium on Mathematics Education and Innovation (ISMEI), SEAMEO Regional Centre for QITEP in Mathematics (SEAQiM), 5–6 October 2022.
  12. Keynote Speaker — National Seminar on Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Geography, and Computer Education, Universitas Mulawarman, Samarinda, Indonesia, 8 October 2022.
  13. Instructor — Teacher Training on Numeracy with MathCityMap, Directorate of Elementary Teacher, Ministry of Education, Culture, Research, and Technology of the Republic of Indonesia, Jakarta, December 2022.
  14. Invited Speaker — GeoGebra Summer School, University of Miskolc, Budapest, Hungary, 28 June–2 July 2021.
  15. Invited Speaker — Designing Innovations in STEAM Education Conference, Johannes Kepler University (JKU) Linz, Austria, 26–28 May 2021.
  16. Instructor — Regular Course on Integrating ICT in Mathematics Education for Primary School Teachers, SEAMEO Regional Centre for Quality Improvement of Teachers and Education Personnel in Mathematics (SEAQiM), 15–26 March 2021.
  17. Instructor — Online Course on Community Learning of Pilot School for Senior High School Mathematics Teachers, SEAMEO Regional Centre for Quality Improvement of Teachers and Education Personnel in Mathematics (SEAQiM), 24–26 March 2021.
  18. Invited Speaker — The 6th International Conference on Science, Education, and Technology 2020, UNNES, Semarang, Indonesia, 9 September 2020.
  19. Invited Speaker — International Symposium on Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Commercialization, UNNES, Semarang, Indonesia, 19 November 2019.
  20. Visiting Lecturer — Mathematics Classes and Mathematics Education Lecture Series, Johann Wolfgang von Goethe University Frankfurt & Julius-Maximilian University Würzburg, Würzburg & Frankfurt, Germany, 28–29 July 2018.
  21. Invited Speaker — Webinar on Accelerating the Digital Transformation of Indonesian Education, Ministry of Education and Culture of the Republic of Indonesia & Huawei Indonesia, 28 January 2021.
  22. Invited Speaker — Microsoft Education Indonesia & Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert (MIEE) Webinar, Microsoft Indonesia, 14 April 2020.
  23. Instructor — PEKERTI Program, Sorong Shipping Polytechnic, West Papua, Indonesia, 12 November 2019.
  24. Invited Speaker — National Seminar on Mathematics Education 2018, UPGRIS, Semarang, Indonesia, 11 August 2018.
  25. Guest Lecturer — Studium Generale, Universitas Pancasakti (UPS), Tegal, Indonesia, 28 July 2018.
  26. Guest Lecturer — Studium Generale, Universitas Muria Kudus (UMK), Kudus, Indonesia, 13 December 2017.