Niklas Meißner

Niklas Meißner is a Research Assistant and Doctoral Researcher at the University of Stuttgart's Institute of Software Engineering, specializing in Software Quality and Architecture. His research focuses on gamification, AI-driven educational tools, and improving software engineering education through modern learning systems. He holds a M.Sc. in Software Engineering (University of Stuttgart) and B.Sc. in Applied Computer Science (University of Telecommunications Leipzig), with academic exchanges at the University of California, Irvine and University of Kansas.

His work explores adaptive gamification in intelligent tutoring systems, leveraging AI to enhance motivation and learning outcomes. He co-supervises projects like MEITREX (gamified tutoring) and EvalQuiz (AI-based quizzes). Teaching roles include lecturing in Advanced Software Engineering and supervising development projects on gamified learning platforms.

• Research Interests: Gamification, AI in Education, E-Learning Systems, Software Engineering Pedagogy, Automated Assessment.
• Industry Experience: IT Architect/Product Owner at T-Systems International GmbH, Junior IT Architect at Deutsche Telekom AG.

Key publications address AI-generated exercises, ChatGPT's role in education, and gamified platforms for software engineering. His work bridges technical innovation with educational practice, emphasizing scalability and student engagement.