Alf Inge Wang

Alf Inge Wang is a Professor of Game Technology at the Department of Computer Science and Information Science (IDI) at NTNU, part of the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. He specializes in game-based learning, serious games, and educational technology, with a focus on leveraging technology to enhance learning experiences and interactive systems. His work bridges software engineering and pedagogical innovation, notably through co-founding Kahoot!, a globally recognized educational platform.

Affiliations:

• Professor, Department of Computer Science and Information Science, NTNU
• Director of the Software Engineering Group
• Adjunct roles in industry-university collaborations

Research Focus:

• Game-based learning frameworks and their impact on engagement
• Exergaming (exercise + gaming) for health and fitness
• Design methodologies for serious games
• User experience in educational technology

Awards & Recognition:

• Recipient of NTNU’s “Teacher of the Year” (2022)
• Kahoot! won multiple awards including Norwegian Startup of the Year (2015) and EDTECH Awards
• Gold Merit Award for Technology in Education (2023)

Entrepreneurial Ventures:

• Co-founder of Kahoot! (2012), a global leader in game-based learning
• Founder of PlayPulse (training games), Maenage (gamified chores), and BitPet (AR exergame)
• BitPet’s AR app won Slush 2022 product launch and partnered with Niantic (Pokémon Go)

Grants & Projects:

• Technical coordinator for UNESCO’s EduApp4Syria initiative (Arabic language apps for Syrian refugees)
• Research funded by NTNU, Nordic Innovation, and EU programs