Alexander Klippel

Alexander Klippel is Professor of Geographic Information Science and Affiliate Professor of Information Science and Technology at The Pennsylvania State University. He is the current Gosnell Senior Faculty Scholar in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences and has been named the inaugural Director of Penn State’s Center for Immersive Experiences. Alex earned his Ph.D. in Informatics and Mathematics in 2003 from the University of Bremen, Germany. He collected postdoctoral scholar experiences at UC Santa Barbara, CA, USA, and The University of Melbourne before he joined Penn State in 2007. He founded ChoroPhronesis - Applied Spatial Intelligence, a research team focusing on advancing applied and basic research on immersive technologies such as augmented and virtual reality. A particular focus is placed on immersive learning and establishing design guidelines for immersive experiences for areas as diverse as visual analytics and place-based education.