Magnus Høholt Kaspersen

Bio

Magnus is a computer scientist and designer with a PhD in the development of AI systems for learning, grounded in design-driven research. During his PhD and Postdoc at Aarhus University, Magnus focused intensively on designing educational tools that integrate AI. His international experience at Teachers College, Columbia University has further strengthened his ability to apply design principles to create innovative AI solutions.

Magnus has built strong collaborations with institutions such as DR and the Micro:bit Educational Foundation.

His approach combines deep technical expertise with design thinking, enabling the development of creative and effective solutions. As a communicative and collaborative researcher, Magnus is driven by a passion for developing responsible and meaningful technologies that support societal progress.

Specialities

• UX Design
• AI Lectures & Talks
• AI Development
• Software Development
• IT Architecture

Uddannelse

Master of Science (MSc) in IT Product Development A joint program between the Department of Computer Science and the Department of Engineering.

Specialization in Human-Computer Interaction and the design of AI learning tools for high school education.

Department of Computer Science, Aarhus University

Graduated in 2019

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Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Media Technology

An IT degree based on core computer science combined with design-related topics.

Department of Computer Science, Aarhus University

Graduated in 2017

Previous experience

• Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Computer Science, Aarhus University (2023–present)
• Postdoctoral Researcher, Digital Design, Department of Information Studies, Aarhus University (2023)
• PhD Fellow, Department of Computer Science, Aarhus University (2019–2023)
• Research Assistant, Department of Computer Science, Aarhus University (2019)