Jacob Gorm Davidsen is an Associate Professor at Aalborg University's Department of Communication and Psychology, affiliated with The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. He leads the Collaboratory for Human-Centered Immersive Problem-Solving Spaces (CHIPS) and co-founded initiatives like VILA and AVA360VR. His research focuses on leveraging digital technologies, particularly Virtual Reality (VR), to enhance learning, collaboration, and problem-solving in immersive environments. He holds a PhD in Human Centered Communication and Informatics. Key projects include 'En bedre start' (funded by Independent Research Fund Denmark) exploring VR for teacher training and the 360mash project addressing GPU cloud and software anonymization. His work bridges computer science, education, and human-centered design. Main research interests include immersive VR applications, collaborative learning environments, and digital infrastructure for social sciences. His contributions span 105+ publications, with recent emphasis on activity-based VR frameworks and near-future educational technologies. He serves on editorial boards (e.g., European Journal of Engineering Education) and actively reviews manuscripts. Notable software tools developed include DOTE and AVA360VR for qualitative analysis and video collaboration.












