Building Virtual Worlds and Simulated Environments
MICRO-DEGREEThis course teaches students to design immersive virtual worlds by combining geometry, light, physics, and interaction using tools like Unity.
Univ.-Prof. Dr. Daniele Di Mitri
Head of Research Group "Multimodal Learning Technologies"
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“The future of learning is not just digital. It is immersive, adaptive, and deeply human. By weaving together artificial intelligence, multimodal data, and thoughtful design, we can create educational experiences that truly empower every learner.
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About
Daniele Di Mitri specializes in developing AI-driven, multimodal learning technologies to enhance digital education. As of 2025, he is a professor of Multimodal Learning Technologies at the German University of Digital Science, where he leads the "Augmented Feedback" research lab. He also serves as a lecturer at the Goethe University of Frankfurt and is affiliated with the DIPF - Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education. Di Mitri holds a PhD in Learning Analytics from the Open University of the Netherlands. He is a "Johanna Quandt Young Academy" fellow, "AI Newcomer 2021," and a member of several prominent academic groups, including the editorial board of Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence.
Coordinated Study Programs
Multimodal Interaction and Sensor Integration
MICRO-DEGREEThis course introduces students to the foundations of haptics and multi-sensory integration, exploring the technologies and psychological principles that shape immersive user experiences.
Immersive Technologies
MICRO-DEGREEThis module aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of how immersive technologies create engaging and interactive experiences by blending the digital and physical worlds.
Coordinated Study Modules
Envision & Strategize: Big Data, Software Systems, Cloud Computing (MSc)
Workload: 125 hours
Envision & Strategize: Building Virtual Worlds and Simulated Environments (MBA)
Workload: 100 hours
Envision & Strategize: Multimodal Interaction and Sensor Integration (MSc)
Workload: 125 hours
Envision & Strategize: Building Virtual Worlds and Simulated Environments (MBA)
Workload: 100 hours
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Professor
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Head of Research Group "Multimodal Learning Technologies"
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Multimodal Learning Technologies
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Personal Quote
“The future of learning is not just digital. It is immersive, adaptive, and deeply human. By weaving together artificial intelligence, multimodal data, and thoughtful design, we can create educational experiences that truly empower every learner.
”