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Dr. Manuel Ninaus is an Assistant Professor at the Institute of Psychology within the Faculty of Natural Sciences at the University of Graz, Austria. His academic work bridges psychology, educational technology, and neuroscience, with a particular focus on understanding how game-based approaches can enhance learning experiences. He is an active member of the "Complexity of Life" profile area and participates in the "Human Factor in Digital Transformation" and "Brain and Behavior" research networks at the University of Graz.
Dr. Ninaus's research centers on the intersection of educational psychology, neuroscience, and digital technologies. His primary fields of interest include:
- Educational Technologies and their application in modern learning environments
- Artificial Intelligence applications in educational contexts
- Game-based learning methodologies and their cognitive impacts
- Neuroscientific approaches to understanding learning processes
- Digital game design for educational purposes
- Gamification strategies to enhance student motivation and engagement
His recent publication record demonstrates a strong trajectory in leveraging game-based approaches to address educational challenges, with particular emphasis on mathematical learning, cognitive enhancement, and combating misinformation. The research shows increasing sophistication in methodology, incorporating physiological measures, multimodal analysis, and computational approaches to understand learning processes in game environments.
Dr. Ninaus has received numerous scientific awards recognizing his contributions to the field:
- Best Paper Award from the Serious Games Society (2020)
- 1st Prize at the 6th International Competition for Learning Games, European Conference on Games Based Learning (2018)
- Multiple Best Paper Awards from the Serious Games Society and MobileHCI (2018)
- Erasmus+ Internships for Recent Graduates grant from the EU (2016)
- Multiple Performance Scholarships from the University of Graz (2012-2015)
- Poster Prize at the 10th Meeting of the Austrian Psychological Society
As an active researcher and educator, Dr. Ninaus serves in several leadership roles including as Speaker for Educational Technologies at the University of Graz and as a member of the FUTURE EDUCATION Research Network since 2022. He has editorial experience with EAI Endorsed Transactions on Serious Games (since 2017), Frontiers in Education (Guest Associate Editor 2021-2022), and the International Journal of Serious Games (2018). From 2018-2021, he served on the board of the Serious Games Society, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field through professional organizations.
His work is characterized by a multidisciplinary approach that brings together psychology, neuroscience, and educational technology to create evidence-based game-enhanced learning experiences. Current projects appear to focus on leveraging AI and large language models in educational gaming contexts, as well as exploring physiological correlates of learning engagement in digital environments.
