Jens Maiero

Dr. Jens Maiero is a postdoctoral researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Knowledge Media (IWM) in Tübingen, Germany, where he has led projects in the Multimodal Interaction group since 2023. His work focuses on designing and evaluating interactive virtual and augmented learning environments for AI-driven and collaborative educational contexts.

His educational background includes a PhD in Computer Science from Brunel University London (2021), a Master of Computer Science from Bonn-Rhein-Sieg University of Applied Sciences (2009), and a Diploma in Mathematics from Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences (2006).

Maiero's research centers on virtual and extended learning environments, multisensory interaction, and haptic interfaces, with applications spanning art museums, STEM education, teacher training, and cultural heritage. His projects frequently integrate motion capture, 3D modeling, and machine learning to create immersive educational tools that bridge physical and digital experiences.

His 2024 publications reveal a strong emphasis on VR/AR applications in teacher education (KuMuS-ProNeD and MINT-ProNeD projects), with recurring themes in collaborative learning, multisensory design, and domain-specific adaptations for art, music, sports, and science. Key trends include cross-disciplinary approaches combining literature, dance, and chemistry with immersive technologies.

As an active contributor to the Multimodal Interaction lab, Maiero co-organizes events like the KI-Fachtag and MINT-ProNeD Future Innovation Hub meetings, demonstrating leadership in knowledge transfer between research and educational practice.