Jan Knobloch

Jan Knobloch is a distinguished researcher and instructor at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), where he has made significant contributions to software engineering education. His work focuses on developing innovative teaching frameworks and methodologies for large-scale computer science courses. Knobloch received recognition for his outstanding teaching performance when he won the top teaching trophy for Engineering Informatics 2 from the Munich School of Engineering. His research has produced notable innovations in educational technology, including a context-aware Q&A teaching framework designed to increase student engagement in large-scale courses. As lead instructor for courses with over 1,100 students annually, he specializes in teaching object-oriented programming and requirements analysis. His background includes three years of professional experience developing interactive web applications between his bachelor's and master's degrees. Knobloch's research concentrates on elaborating new teaching concepts and frameworks to support future learning environments, particularly addressing the challenges of maintaining student engagement and providing personalized support in large-scale software engineering courses. His work has been presented at prestigious conferences like the International Conference on Software Engineering (ICSE), where he shared insights on increasing student engagement in higher education through innovative teaching methodologies.