Tom Neutens

Tom Neutens is a researcher at Ghent University, Belgium, specializing in computational thinking, computer science education, and physical computing. His work bridges educational theory and technological practice for K-12 and vocational settings.

Research interests include:

• Developing assessment frameworks for computational thinking
• Designing pedagogical tools for graphical programming
• Comparative studies of creation vs. debugging approaches
• Integrating STEM education through physical computing
• Teacher professional development and educational technology

Recent publications focus on debugging strategies, code assessment, and AI integration in vocational education. His work spans Technology and Engineering (11 publications), Social Sciences (4), and interdisciplinary applications in mathematics, medicine, and K-12 systems.