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Niels Erik Ruan Lyngdorf is an Associate Professor in the Department of Sustainability and Planning at Aalborg University's Technical Faculty of IT and Design. He is also affiliated with the Aalborg Center for Problem Based Learning in Engineering Science and Sustainability and the Institute for Advanced Study in PBL. His academic work focuses on the intersection of digital technology and educational practices, particularly within problem-based learning frameworks.
Dr. Lyngdorf's research interests center on the digital and cultural transformation of higher education. His work examines how digital innovations reshape educational values, roles, and practices. Key research areas include:
- Digital Education and its impact on pedagogical strategies
- Engineering Education and curriculum design
- Problem-Based Learning methodologies
- Higher Education Pedagogy
- Teacher Professional Learning
- Internationalization of educational practices
His recent publications through 2025 reveal a strong trend toward integrating artificial intelligence into educational contexts, particularly focusing on chatbots, large language models, and their applications in problem-based learning environments. His work consistently addresses how digital tools can enhance student engagement, psychological safety in team settings, and overall educational experiences.
Dr. Lyngdorf has been actively involved in several significant research projects including:
- Co-created and community owned chatbots (2025, Principal Investigator)
- HIP: Hacking Innovative Pedagogy: Digital Education Rewilded (2022-2025, Principal Investigator)
- PBL Pedagogical Program for Institutional Transformation (India) (2022-2025, Co-Investigator)
- Supporting university student proactivity for social and academic well-being (2025, Co-Investigator)
He serves as co-editor for the journal Education Sciences (scheduled for 2026) and has organized academic workshops including AAU ProLab 2024. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to quality education and sustainable communities.
