Andreas Dengel

Andreas Dengel is a Professor in Computer Science Education at the Department of Computer Science and Mathematics, Goethe University Frankfurt am Main. His work bridges educational theory and practice with a focus on digital innovation.

• Education: Studied secondary school teaching (computer science/business) at the University of Passau, followed by a doctorate on virtual reality in computer science education.

Research Focuses include:

• Integrating digital and analogue media into computer science didactics
• Immersive learning environments using virtual and augmented reality
• Computer Science Unplugged methods for non-digital teaching
• Supporting vocational rehabilitation for youth with intellectual/emotional disabilities via digital tools
• Didactics for the emerging school subject 'Digital World'

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper Awards at IEEE TALE 2018 and iLRN 2020
• Computational Thinking Education Scholarship (University of Hong Kong)
• Seifriz Special Prize for interdisciplinary collaboration

He founded the initiative Blue;Science to connect doctoral/postdoctoral researchers addressing mental health challenges.