As of 1st November 2020, dr. Daniele Di Mitri joins the EduTec team as a research group leader and postdoctoral researcher. Daniele’s research focuses on how to support multimodal learning activities, i.e. activities not mediated by a typical computer. While his primary research field is Multimodal Learning Analytics (MMLA) Daniele’s is also passionate about Artificial Intelligence in Education and interaction between Humans and AI.
Daniele received his PhD at the Education Faculty of the Open University of The Netherlands and completed a one year of research in the Centre for Actional Research (CAROU).
At EduTec @ DIPF Daniele will embark in different projects dealing with the use of Artificial Intelligence for supporting both general academic and school education activities, physical rehabilitation and sports. These techniques include the development of intelligent tutoring systems, cognitive tutors, as well as the use of data analytics and predictive modelling.
Daniele will also support Prof. Hendrik Drachsler in the teaching activities including the Seminar and the Praktikum of Educational Technologies.
More information about Daniele can be found on his personal page.