Rene Christian Röpke

Rene Christian Röpke is an Assistant Professor of Software Engineering at TU Wien, Austria. He serves as Head of the Service Unit eduLAB (E199-04) and leads the LTeD Research Lab. His primary research focuses on Learning Technologies, AI in Education, and Game-based Learning. He teaches courses such as Informatics Didactics, Project in Computer Science, and seminars for doctoral students.

His work emphasizes practical tools like Interactive Study Planning Tools, BuddyAnalytics, and WebWriter, which leverage AI and data analytics to improve educational outcomes. He actively contributes to conferences like GALA and DELFI, editing special issues and presenting on topics ranging from serious games to open science practices.

Röpke's recent articles (2024-2025) explore digital collaborative learning, process mining for student support, and ethical game design. His publications span journals like Frontiers in Psychology and conferences such as the International Conference on Learning Analytics & Knowledge. He maintains an active role in both educational technology development and pedagogical research methodologies.

His research integrates software engineering principles with human-centered design, aiming to create transparent, equitable educational systems. Current projects include AI-driven study planning systems and tools for analyzing student pathways at scale.