ד"ר דן כהן-וקס

הפקולטה לטכנולוגיות למידה
ראש החוג לתואר ראשון בטכנולוגיות למיה

Dr. Dr. Dan Kohen-Vacs
Faculty of Instructional Technologies
Head of B.A. Department

Education

  • 2011
    Linnaeus University, Sweden
    PhD in Computer and Information Sciences

Research Fields

  • Applied Computer Science for Technology-Enhanced Learning
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Humanoid and Social Robots
    • Augmented Reality
    • Virtual Reality
    • Mixed Reality
    • Internet of Things (IoT)
    • Web Architechtures

Teaching Areas

  • Web architechtures
  • Technological design and development
  • Selected topics on Artificial Intelligence
  • Selected topics related to Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL)
  • Selected topics on robotics applied for learning and training
  • selected topics in Tangible Computing applied for learning and training

Selected Publications

  • M. Rosienkiewicz, J. Helman, M. Cholewa, M. Molasy, A. Górecka, D. Kohen-Vacs, M. Winokur, S. Amador Nelke, A. Levi, J.F. Gómez-González, M. Bourgain, A. Sagar, G. Berselli, A. Benis , (2024), Enhancing technology-focused entrepreneurship in higher education institutions ecosystem: Implementing innovation models in international projects , Education Science,
  • G. Kurtz, M. Amzalag, N. Shaked, Y. Zaguri, D. Kohen-Vacs, E. Gal, G. Zailer, and E. Barak-Medina , (2024), Strategies for integrating generative AI into higher education: Navigating challenges and leveraging opportunities , Education Sciences,
  • R. Israel-Fishelson, D. Kohen-Vacs , (2023), Towards optimization of learning analytics dashboards that are customized for the students’ requirements, IEEE Trans. on Learning Technologies,
  • D. Kohen-Vacs, M. Amzalag , (2023), Re-embracing MSL approaches in realities of emergent conditions, Research and Practice in Technology Enhanced Learning (RPTEL),
  • G. Kurtz, D. Kohen-Vacs , (2022), Humanoid robot as a tutor in a team-based training activity , Interactive Learning Environments,
  • E. Verdú, L.M. Regueras, E. Gal, J.P. de Castro, M.J. Verdú, D. Kohen-Vacs, (2017), Integration of an intelligent tutoring system in a course of computer network design, ETR&D - Educational Technology Research and Development, ,

Grants & Awards

  • DEETECHTIVE – Deep Tech Talents –
    Innovation and Entrepreneurship Support
    HIT/Israel Co-Principal Investigators:
    D. Kohen-Vacs, A. Benis, M. Winokur
    Amount: €127,250 (over €750,000 granted
    to 6 partners) over a period of 15 months
  • 235,000 IDEATION – Innovation and entrepreneurship actions and training for
    higher education.
    Over €1,195,027 granted to 5 partners)
    over a two-year period
    HIT/Israel Principal Investigator: A. Benis
    Co-Investigators: Sofia Amador-Nelke,
    Michael Winokur, Dan Kohen-Vacs
  • Grant Agreement:
    Project No. 2019-1-DE01-KA107-004678
    Amount: Estimated funding: €69,240
    (with Prof. Ilona Buchem and Prof. Gila Kurtz)
    Co-Investigator: Dan Kohen-Vacs
  • Grant Agreement: ID 318496:
    FP7-ICT specific program "Cooperation" information and communication technologies.
    Intelligent tutoring interface for technology enhanced learning in a course of
    computer network design
    Amount: €190,400
    PI: Miky Ronen.
    Co-Investigator: Dan Kohen-Vacs
  • Research Grant: Promoting learning in online
    peer assessment settings by scripting
    negotiation and supporting knowledge
    awareness.
    Amount: €198,700 for the entire project period
    PI: Miky Ronen.
    Co-Investigator: Dan Kohen-Vacs