Peter John

Peter John is a Professor of Digital Technologies and Specialized Language at the Department of Information and Communication, Flensburg University of Applied Sciences. He serves as Vice Dean and is responsible for Studies, Teaching and Examinations. Professor John leads the CIVU – Center for Interaction, Visualization and Usability and directs the project "Lesediagnose" focused on automated reading assessment for children.

His research spans several interconnected fields with a particular focus on Natural Language Processing applications in specialized contexts. Professor John has made significant contributions to Maritime English research, analyzing communication patterns in bridge teams and developing assessment frameworks. His work in Language for Specific Purposes (LSP) teacher training has led to European-wide collaborations examining training needs for specialized language instructors across various professional domains including medical, legal, and maritime contexts.

Professor John's publication record shows a consistent trajectory from quantitative linguistic analysis of maritime communication (2013-2017) toward broader applications in specialized language teaching and digital technologies. His recent work (2022-2024) reflects an expansion into interdisciplinary educational approaches and comprehensive LSP teacher training frameworks, demonstrating both continuity in specialized communication research and growth into educational innovation.

Professor John leads the CIVU – Center for Interaction, Visualization and Usability, which focuses on human-computer interaction, usability testing, and visualization technologies. His projects often bridge technical and linguistic expertise, particularly in developing digital tools for language assessment and training, including chatbot applications for maritime communication training.