Piet Kommers

Piet Kommers

Professor of UNESCO Learning Technologies

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An honorary professor and thought leader with extensive experience in teaching media theory, software engineering, social sciences, statistics, as well as developing media-supported training programs while working as a practicing teacher in the areas of primary, vocational and higher education. Instrumental in the evolution of learning, education, and training in the last few decades have developed new technologies such as virtual reality, interactive video, hypermedia, expert systems, modeling, and simulations. Qualified Ph.D. holder in Educational and Media Design, with Master’s in Education and Training and Bachelors in Educational Practitioner. Received the prestigious academic award for innovative ‘Media in Education’ and offered a research position in collaborative group problem solving wherein designed the ‘Concise Urban Planning Task’. Immense experience at management level coupled with a strong strategic appreciation and vision. Logical and methodical in achieving tasks and able to build and implement sophisticated plans. A strong work ethic with a high level of personal integrity (leading by example); able to relate to and create trust in teams. 

ONGOING AND RECENT PROJECTS

  • Study on the Social Impact of ICT (CPP N°55A – SMART N°2007/0068)
  • Student Projects in the Course “Designing New Media Applications”
  • Acculturation Project
  • Videos for the Surf Acculturation Project
  • Atlantis – Fips EU/US Project on International Higher Education
  • EU Grundtvig Piazza Natura Project

Other former associations