Bert Bredeweg

Bert Bredeweg is a Professor of Science Didactics at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (AUAS) and an Associate Professor at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). His work bridges artificial intelligence and education, focusing on knowledge acquisition, systems thinking, and digital learning environments. At AUAS, he leads the Smart Education Lab and the Science Didactics research group.

• Fields of Interest: AI in education, qualitative reasoning, systems thinking, interactive diagrams, science curriculum design.

Research Highlights: Bert explores how AI tools like concept cartoons and knowledge representations enhance learning in socio-scientific issues, astronomy, and biology. His recent publications emphasize hybrid modeling (qualitative + quantitative), melatonin gene regulation, and dynamic systems.

• Scientific Awards:
  • HvA Research of the Year 2024
  • MDPI Systems Journal Best Paper Award 2021
  • MIS4TEL Best Application Paper Award 2021

Academic Leadership: He has taught nearly 20 courses at UvA, including the AI program’s introductory course (2008–2019). He led EU projects like MONET, DynaLearn, and FoodMC, and organized conferences such as AIED 2005 and QR 2023.