Dennis Allerkamp

Prof. Dr. Dennis Allerkamp is a Professor at the Department of Computer Science (F4I) within Faculty IV - Business and Information Technology at Hochschule Hannover (Hanover University of Applied Sciences). He is based in Room 1H.2.51 at Ricklinger Stadtweg 120, 30459 Hanover, Germany, and can be reached at +49 511 9296 8252 or dennis.allerkamp@hs-hannover.de.

His research and teaching focus on computer graphics, geometric modeling, digitization of education, and e-learning in computer science teaching. Prof. Allerkamp emphasizes practical application of theoretical concepts in all his courses, believing that programming is a vital part of any computer science professional's toolbox. He progressively increases student independence throughout their studies, starting with narrow tasks in early semesters and granting more freedom in later semesters.

His recent work includes developing educational applications such as a self-assessment tool for competence development, the Studiumsplaner (study planner), and module catalog management systems, often created through student projects. His publications focus on practical approaches to computer science education and educational technology.

Prof. Allerkamp is actively involved in promoting gender equality in computer science through the INFluencers mentor program, which offers workshops and mentoring for schoolgirls to encourage them to pursue computer science studies.

• Member of the examination board for the Department of Computer Science
• Deputy member of the Senate Commission for Study Quality Funds
• Board member of the Support Association and Alumni Association of Faculty IV
• Head of the INFluencers mentor program

He advocates for the use of free and open-source software in education and frequently presents his teaching approaches at conferences such as the SIGCSE Technical Symposium of the Association for Computing Machinery.