Tobias Halbherr

Tobias Halbherr is a Researcher at ETH Zurich, working in the Digital Education Services group within the university's IT Services. He has been active in the field of learning technologies and teaching innovation since 2012.

• Doctoral degree (2020) from the Chair of Learning Sciences and Higher Education at ETH Zurich (completed part-time)
• Undergraduate: Computer Science at ETH Zurich
• Postgraduate: Psychology (with a minor in Computer Science) at the University of Zurich
• 2024: Advanced training in General Management (CAS) from Rochester-Bern Executive Programs

Halbherr's research focuses on educational technology, particularly adaptive computer-based learning and assessment systems. His work bridges cognitive sciences and computer science, with applications in aviation security and higher education innovation.

His prior activities included research in adaptive learning environments, software development for the Engineering Treasury of Zürcher Kantonalbank, and freelance event management and live video art projects. Halbherr also leads the SWITCH eduhub community's Special Interest Group (SIG) E-Assessment.