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About Thiemo Wambsganss

Prof. Dr. Thiemo Wambsganss is Professor of Digital Technology Management at the Institute Digital Technology Management (IDTM) at the Bern University of Applied Sciences, and head of the research group of the Human-Centered AI-based Learning Systems (HAIS) Lab. In his research, he focuses on the human-centric design, development, and evaluation of digital learning systems based on artificial intelligence.

Entries by Thiemo Wambsganss

From Mindless to Mindful: Using Micro-Boundaries to Counter Excessive Social Media Use

Social media is a phenomenon that captivates billions of users’ attention globally. Excessive social media use is often framed as a problem of individual self-control. However, in February 2026, the European Commission found TikTok in breach of the Digital Services Act, targeting addictive design features such as infinite scroll. The ruling confirms what research has […]

Generative AI in Creative Education – Opportunities and Risks

Novel Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools, such as ChatGPT, promise to boost human creativity in different domains, such as fashion design or creative writing. However, little is known about how these tools really impact students in creative domains (e.g., from Academy of Arts) as well as their creative process. Hence, in our study, we, Livia Müller, […]

The advantages of user-centred prompt engineering for companies

16. October 2025/in Augmented Intelligence EN, Digital Business & Finance EN, Professional Contribution EN/by Thiemo Wambsganss

Prompt engineering plays a vital role in the quality of large language models’ output. The Human AI Learning Systems (HAIS) Lab at BFH has created a structured process that brings user-centred design principles to AI application development. This article presents the method, its application, and the potential of large language models for use that is […]

Enhanced learning through smart reflection

30. July 2025/in Augmented Intelligence EN, Professional Contribution EN/by Thiemo Wambsganss

Reflective writing is more than a diary exercise; it is a structured task that helps learners transform experience into knowledge. In the Process Management lecture for the Bachelor in Information Systems from Thiemo Wambsganss, students were asked to complete a short learning journal entry at the end of each week. The task was simple: “Think […]

Hidden Bias in AI Writing Tools: What Educators Need to Know

2. December 2024/in Articles in English EN, Machine Learning EN, Professional Contribution EN/by Thiemo Wambsganss

Are AI writing tools helping or harming student creativity? A study led by Prof. Dr. Thiemo Wambsganss from the Human-Centered AI-based Learning Systems (HAIS) Lab[1] at BFH Wirtschaft explored hidden biases in popular AI feedback tools like ChatGPT and their impact on student writing. Learn why educators should be cautious, how biases can subtly affect […]

Learning-to-be-Green: Focus on sustainability and digital transformation

4. September 2024/in Augmented Intelligence EN, Professional Contribution EN, Transdisciplinary EN/by Thiemo Wambsganss

Can green entrepreneurship be learnt more effectively with the help of chatbots? What do innovative, digital teaching and learning scenarios and modern learning materials look like today, and how do you create a sustainable learning environment? The research project “Learning-to-be-Green” (L2BGreen for short), funded by the European Commission, aims to find the right answers to […]