Prof. Dr. phil. Malte Persike

PD Dr. Malte Persike is the Scientific Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning Services (CLS) at RWTH Aachen University. He earned his doctorate in philosophy (Dr. phil.) with distinction for his experimental-methodological foundational research. His habilitation focused on processes of human information processing and the development of psychosocial functions. In 2012, he received the ars legendi Award for Excellence in Teaching in the Social Sciences. Before taking over the leadership of the CLS, he worked as a project manager in various projects on the development and implementation of innovative teaching and learning concepts in higher education. He is a sought-after keynote speaker across the German-speaking world on topics related to digital teaching, learning, and assessment as well as data-driven improvement of learning environments. He is a core team member of the Hochschulforum Digitalisierung and, on behalf of the German Research Foundation (DFG), serves as chair of the Working Group on Digital Teaching, Learning, and Networking within the Priority Initiative "Digital Information" of the German science organizations. His research focuses on evidence-based impact research in higher education and on learning analytics to optimize teaching and learning processes. He is an expert in digital teaching, learning, and assessment as well as data-driven enhancement of learning contexts.