Summary
Rene Roepke is an assistant professor in learning technologies and eDidactics at TU Wien with a decade of experience applying game-based learning, gamification, learning analytics, and educational data mining to improve student experiences. He completed a PhD in computer science at RWTH Aachen after broad technical training in computer science and IT security at Technische Universität Darmstadt (with study time at Simon Fraser University), combining rigorous research with practical teaching roles since his undergraduate years. Rene’s work bridges collaborative learning and computer science education, translating data-driven insights into innovative classroom designs and digital interventions. His background includes applied research roles and industry experience in cybersecurity advisory, giving him a rare blend of pedagogical research and real-world security awareness. Colleagues know him for exploring measurable, tech-enhanced learning practices and for seeking cross-institutional collaborations that scale evidence-based educational technologies.
10 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Technischen Universität Darmstadt
Doctoral Degree (Dr. rer. nat.), Computer Science, Doctoral Degree (Dr. rer. nat.), Computer Science at RWTH Aachen University
Computing Science, Computing Science at Simon Fraser University
German, English