Philipp Hallgarten has successfully defended his doctoral thesis and completed his PhD at the Technical University of Munich in cooperation with Porsche Human-Centered AI Research. 

His research focused on using context information to build intelligent in-vehicle systems that understand driving situations and adjust their behavior accordingly. 

Among others, he presented the first Large Language Model that can understand driving context on a token level, and a system that can detect memorable moments during a car ride purely from driving context.
 

Carrie Lau was invited by the German Commission for UNESCO to speak at the Zugang Gestalten Conference, held at the Deutsche Nationalbibliothek in Leipzig. Her talk explored how Virtual Reality (VR) and Generative AI can democratize access to cultural heritage. 🔗 Watch the talk on YouTube

Professor Enkelejda Kasneci gave a keynote speech at the International Symposium on End-User Development (IS-EUD) 2025. “Can Learners Design Their Future? Promoting Agency with Large Language Models in Education”
More information is available on the IS-EUD 2025 Keynote Speakers page.

We are thrilled to announce that Virmarie Maquiling, doctoral researcher at the Chair of Human-Centered Technologies for Learning, has received a Best Paper Honorable Mention at the ACM Symposium on Eye Tracking Research & Applications (ETRA 2025) held in Tokyo, Japan. 

Her paper, which explores imperceptible gaze guidance in virtual reality, was recognized for its innovative contribution to the field of user-centered eye-tracking research. 

Congratulations on this well-deserved honor!

Paper DOI: https://doi.org/10.1145/3725839

The pioneering educational project initiated by the Roland Berger Foundation and the Technical University of Munich (TUM) aims to impart artificial intelligence (AI) skills to socially disadvantaged children. Within this project, children start learning to use AI responsibly and critically from as early as third grade. 

Under the scientific leadership of Prof. Enkelejda Kasneci, director of the TUM Center for Educational Technologies, the three-year model focuses on AI literacy and enhancing writing and language skills through AI-supported tools. 

The project also collaborates with 70 partner schools, supporting 650 talented children. Guided by Prof. Kasneci, the initiative aims to fully develop the individual potential of these children, opening up future opportunities for them because by 2035, there will no longer be a job in Germany without AI.

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Our professor, Enkelejda Kasneci, delivered a keynote address at the IEEE/CVF Winter Conference on Applications of Computer Vision (WACV 2025) on March 4, 2025.

WACV is a premier international conference dedicated to advancing computer vision applications, featuring a diverse program that includes the main conference, workshops, and tutorials.

For more details on WACV 2025 and the complete conference schedule, please visit the official website.

At TUM's Dies Academicus, Professors Enkelejda Kasneci and Tina Seidel were honored with TUM's highest scientific award, the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Medal. Vice President Prof. Gerhard Kramer attributed this to establishing the TUM Center for Educational Technologies (EdTech Center). The psychologist and the computer scientist are jointly researching the use of AI in teaching and learning. Their newly developed tools have now been used by over 100,000 people.

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In a three-day seminar (28-30 October 2024) at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), nearly 30 third-grade students from the "Münchner Kindl" scholarship program explored the fundamentals of artificial intelligence (AI) through interactive and playful methods. They used AI model tools like Teachable Machine, robot Pepper, and VR Glasses. Professor Enkelejda Kasneci led the seminar in collaboration with TUM and the Roland Berger Foundation.

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On September 18, 2024, we hosted an informative seminar on EyeTracking technology. The session provided deep insights into how EyeTracking enhances scientific research. A highlight of the event was the hands-on demonstration, where around 20 high school students had the opportunity to experience the technology firsthand and ask questions about its applications.

On July 5, we were excited to welcome about 30 Roland Berger Foundation scholars to an artificial intelligence workshop. The kids had a great time diving into the world of AI, learning about its basics and real-world uses through fun activities and lively discussions. Our goal was to spark their interest and show them the incredible possibilities AI offers. 

On June 11, 2024, Prof. Dr. Enkelejda Kasneci and Prof. Dr. Tina Seidel delivered speeches at an event organized for the friends of TUM e.V. The event was further enriched by the esteemed presence of Prof. Dr. Thomas F. Hofmann, President of the Technical University of Munich, who also delivered a speech. After their presentations, attendees were given the unique opportunity to interact with and learn about the latest advancements in educational technologies.

The first Xplorer Day focuses on integrating Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) into education, emphasizing their role in transforming learning and teaching methods. It highlights the importance of educators in harnessing these technologies to inspire and equip students with the skills to navigate a digital world.

Our colleagues Enkeleda Thaqi and Carrie Lau will be part of the event.

Click here to see details about the event and our projects.

  Recent TUM Open Campus event, we are thrilled to share highlights from this enriching experience. Our campus became a vibrant hub of discovery and learning, welcoming prospective students and enthusiasts alike. 

Our team was thrilled to attend the TechBoost Summit in Munich, an event at the intersection of technology and education. The summit was a showcase for forward-thinking discussions highlighting the evolution of learning, immersive technologies, and the implications of the technologies on education. It offered a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders and absorb insights on leveraging technology to advance educational practices.

We are thrilled to announce that our paper has received the "Best Demonstration" Award at the European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning (ECTEL) 2023 in Aveiro, Portugal. Check out our paper  PEER: Empowering Writing with Large Language Models

Prof. Enkelejda Kasneci in der globale Diskursreihen „One Topic, One Loop“

»In der Bildungswissenschaft bergen diese Technologien großes Potenzial für die Entwicklung adaptiver, kooperativer und immersiver Lernumgebungen, die auf den einzelnen Lernenden zugeschnitten sind.«