Dietrich Boles

Dietrich Boles is a Researcher at the Department of Computing Science at the Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg. He holds a doctoral degree (2002) and a Diplom in Computer Science (1994) from the University of Oldenburg. His research focuses on programming education, multimedia applications, and e-learning technologies. Notably, he developed the Java-Hamster-Model, a widely used educational tool for introductory programming in German-speaking regions.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science (2002), University of Oldenburg
• Diplom in Computer Science (1994), University of Oldenburg
• Apprenticeship as Mathematical-Technical Assistant (1983–1985)

Research interests include programming pedagogy, interactive educational tools, and the application of multimedia in learning. His work bridges theoretical computer science with practical educational systems, emphasizing playful learning approaches.

Recent projects involve advancing programming education tools and supervising student competitions like informatiCup and NWERC. He has held leadership roles in academic committees and contributes to open-source initiatives.

Awards include the 'Bremen Engineering Prize' for his diploma thesis (1995) and recognition in programming competitions. He actively participates in academic program committees and organizes workshops on multimedia and open-source systems.