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Dr. Martin Woesler, Professor

Jean Monnet Research Centre of Excellence, Foreign Studies College, Hunan Normal University, Changsha, China
Centre for Artificial Intelligence, Media Design University Berlin, Berlin, Germany

Biography: Professor Martin Woesler studied Chinese Studies and early engaged in University Pedagogy Studies and Internet Technology. After his PhD at Bochum University, he was invited for two years to conduct research and to teach extracurricular courses at Harvard University. He held tenure-track and tenured professorship positions in the USA, Germany, Italy, Poland and China. Currently he is Director of the EU Jean Monnet Research Centre of Excellence for the "Digitalization of University Teaching" at Hunan Normal University, China. He conducts research, teaches and publishes in German, English, Chinese (and French). He is Academian of the European Academy of Sciences and Arts, Salzburg, PhD supervisor, Xiaoxiang Scholar, Winner of the 2020 Chinese Friendship Award (Chinese Government), 2023 Friend of Chinese Literature Award (Writers‘ Association), 2024 Outstanding Foreign Translator Award (Translators' Association).

Topic: Navigating Education into the New Age of Artificial Intelligence: A Global Perspective

Abstract: Globalization has significantly accelerated the development of transformative technologies such as blockchain, quantum communication, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR). The recent decision by the United States to restrict China's access to generative AI technologies has reshaped the competitive landscape, reminiscent of previous challenges faced by China with the Huawei operating system. Despite setbacks, China is rapidly advancing its own AI capabilities, striving to reclaim its position as a global leader in this field. This keynote will explore how decoupling influences competition and the risks of creating an imbalanced global development landscape. In particular, the education sector is undergoing a profound transformation due to generative AI. Students increasingly rely on AI to enhance their performance, complicating traditional assessment methods for educational institutions. However, the integration of AR, VR, and AI in teaching presents new opportunities, as demonstrated by large-scale research projects in China that aim to redefine the educational experience (Baxter 2022, Lecqulerc 2023, Günthner 2023). Examples of these innovations will be presented, highlighting their potential impacts on the future of schooling and higher education, ultimately illustrating how technology can reshape learning environments and pedagogical practices (Baxter 2022, Lecqulerc 2023, Günthner 2023). The keynote includes preliminary results of ongoing field work within high school classrooms and Chinese and EU universities, conducted by the EU Jean Monnet Research Centre of Excellence on the Digitalization of University Teaching in China and the EU (2023-2026).