Gregory Bence

Gregory Bence is a Teaching Assistant at the Department of General Psychology and Methodology within the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at Károli Gáspár Reformed University. Born in Hungary in 1998, he represents the new generation of academics bridging psychology and computational methods.

His research focuses on Educational Psychology, Educational Technology, and Psychometrics, with particular emphasis on learning analytics and methodological approaches. Bence's work integrates computational sciences with traditional psychological research frameworks, reflecting his interdisciplinary background.

Bence received the Pro Scientia award from OTDT in 2020, recognizing his early contributions to academic research. He maintains an active international research collaboration with Dr. Maria Bolsinova at Tilburg University since September 2022.

• Pro Scientia Award (OTDT, 2020)

As a doctoral candidate expected to complete his PhD in 2026, Bence is developing his research program while contributing to undergraduate education in statistics and research methodology. His ongoing dissertation at Tilburg University, titled 'Psychometric Learning Analytics: A Deep Dive into the Urnings Algorithm,' positions him at the intersection of educational measurement and computational psychology.