Patrick Jermann

Patrick Jermann is a Lecturer at EPFL’s School of Computer and Communication Sciences, affiliated with the Centre for Digital Education (CEDE), SIN-ENS, and SSC-ENS departments. As Executive Director of CEDE since 2013, he leads Swiss MOOC Service (SMS), NOTO, and Campus Analytics initiatives.

His research focuses on Computer Supported Collaborative Learning (CSCL), Learning Analytics, and MOOCs, analyzing student interactions, gaze patterns, and attrition behaviors through clickstream data. Recent work explores pedagogical design, statistical methods, and software development for educational tools.

His publications (2001–2015) reveal trends in eye-tracking for MOOCs, interaction analysis, and collaborative learning technologies. Notable contributions include frameworks for gaze-based feedback and metrics for perceived video difficulty.

He has mentored PhD students such as Sharma Kshitij and Nüssli Marc-Antoine, and secured grants via the DRIL fund. As a CDS Member, he contributes to institutional digital education strategies.