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Stephan Poelmans serves as an Assistant Professor at KU Leuven within the Faculty of Economics and Business (FEB). He is affiliated with the Information Systems Engineering Research Group (LIRIS), maintaining offices in both Brussels (Warmoesberg 26) and Leuven (Naamsestraat 69). His academic duties encompass teaching courses such as Business Process Management, ICT-Management, and Data Management, alongside conducting research in conceptual modeling and educational technology.
His primary research areas include business process management, conceptual modeling education, and the development of e-learning methodologies. Poelmans investigates how token-based animations in BPMN can enhance novice modelers' comprehension and explores adaptive blended learning techniques to improve software engineering education. His work bridges theoretical modeling frameworks with practical educational applications, emphasizing empirical validation through user studies and learning analytics.
Analysis of his recent publications (2023-2025) shows a concentrated effort on optimizing business process modeling education. Key themes include token animation for process model comprehension, ambiguity detection in user stories, and the application of explainable AI in learning analytics. His research increasingly integrates eye-tracking and anomaly detection to understand learner behavior, reflecting a multidisciplinary approach combining information systems, cognitive science, and educational technology.
Stephan Poelmans has not been recognized with any scientific awards, fellowships, or major prizes as per the available information.
As a promotor, Poelmans leads two significant research projects: "Doctoral Researcher in Information Management: Teaching Modelling Skills in the BPMN formalism" (2021-2025) and "Adaptive Blended learning effectiveness in teaching software engineering" (2019-2025). These projects focus on pedagogical innovation in information systems education, particularly for novice learners. Although specific student advisees are not listed, his role as promotor indicates active supervision of doctoral candidates.
He operates within the LIRIS research group, which specializes in information systems engineering. His collaborative work extends to the Faculty of Economics and Business, where he participates in the Council and Campus Council for the Brussels Campus, contributing to academic governance and strategic initiatives.