• Augmented Reality (AR)
• AR-specific learning mechanisms
• Contextuality, Interactivity, Spatiality
• Multimedia Learning
• Technology-enhanced learning

• Academic Program Co-Chair of the 9th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2023)
• Co-Chair of the Doctoral Colloquium committee of the 8th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2022); awarded "Outstanding Contribution to the Conference Organisation"
• Co-Chair of the Student Forum committee of the 7th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2021)
• Program committee member of the International Conference of the Learning Sciences 2022 (ICLS 2022) as part of the 2nd ISLS Annual Meeting 2022
• Program committee member of the 5th Workshop VR/AR Learning as part of the 20th DELFI-Meeting 2022
• Program committee member of the 6th, 7th, 8th & 9th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2020, iLRN 2021, iLRN 2022 & iLRN 2023)

Research Grants

• BMBF/DAAD Research Grant for „Ambient Teacher-Learner Awareness Solution (ATLAS)” (Schnaubert & Krüger)

Travel Grants

• DAAD Travel Grant for presenting “Measuring Learners’ Subjective Experience in Augmented Reality: First Evaluation of the ARcis Questionnaire” at the 8th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (2022), in Vienna, Austria
• iZfB Travel Grants for presenting at online conferences in 2021: "Space, a central frontier – the role of spatial abilities when learning the structure of 3D AR objects" at the 7th iLRN conference; "Learning with augmented reality - integrating virtual instructional elements into the physical world" at the 19th biennial EARLI conference;  "ATLAS – Ambient Teacher-Learner Awareness Solution" at the 19th DELFI conference
• ISLS funding for presenting “Augmented Reality to Support Learning: A Psychological Perspective on a Technological Development” at the Doctoral Consortium Workshop of the 1st ISLS Annual Meeting 2021 (ISLS 2021) in Bochum, Germany (online)
• iZfB Travel Grant for presenting "Different Types of Interaction with Augmented Reality Learning Material" at the 6th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (2020; online conference)
• DAAD Travel Grant for presenting “Augmented reality in education: three unique characteristics from a user’s perspective” at the 27th International Conference on Computers in Education (2019) in Kenting, Taiwan

• Best Work-in-Progress Paper Award for "Measuring Learners’ Subjective Experience in Augmented Reality: First Evaluation of the ARcis Questionnaire" presented at the 8th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (2022), in Vienna, Austria
• Best Student Paper Award for "Different Types of Interaction with Augmented Reality Learning Material" presented at the 6th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (2020; online conference)
• Best Student Paper Award for “Augmented reality in education: three unique characteristics from a user’s perspective” presented at the 27th International Conference on Computers in Education (2019) in Kenting, Taiwan
• Award for outstanding project idea for „Ambient Teacher-Learner Awareness Solution to support student-centred online teaching (ATLAS)” at #SemesterHack 2.0 - Let’s hack the digital winter semester together! (2020)
• Award for most creative solution for „Nick-o-Meter with Shaker – student-centred teaching meets facial recognition“ at #SemesterHack – We hack the digital summer semester! (2020)

Journal Articles (peer-reviewed)

Krüger, J. M., Schacht, F., & Bodemer, D. (2023). Aktives Integrieren von Repräsentationen bei interaktiven Augmented Reality-Anwendungen: Betrachtung von kognitiver Belastung und Lernerfolg. MedienPädagogik: Zeitschrift Für Theorie Und Praxis Der Medienbildung, 51, 373-401. https://doi.org/10.21240/mpaed/51/2023.01.25.X

Krüger, J. M., & Bodemer, D. (2022). Application and investigation of multimedia design principles in augmented reality learning environments. Information, 13(2), Article 74. https://doi.org/10.3390/info13020074

Krüger, J. M., Palzer, K., & Bodemer, D. (2022). Learning with augmented reality: Impact of dimensionality and spatial abilities. Computers and Education Open, 3, Article 100065. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.caeo.2021.100065

Publications in (peer-reviewed) Conference Proceedings 

Krüger, J. M., Koch, M., & Bodemer, D. (in press). The role of context and interaction when learning with augmented 360° photos. 2023 9th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (ILRN).

Krüger, J. M. & Bodemer, D. (2022). Work-in-Progress—Measuring Learners’ Subjective Experience in Augmented Reality: First Evaluation of the ARcis Questionnaire. In A. Dengel, M.-L. Bourguet, D. Pedrosa, J. Hutson, K. Erenli, D. Economou, A. Peña-Rios, & J. Richter (Eds.), 2022 8th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) (pp. 36 – 38). Immersive Learning Research Network. https://doi.org/10.23919/iLRN55037.2022.9815900

Buchner, J., Krüger, J. M., Bodemer, D., & Kerres, M. (2022). Teachers’ use of augmented reality in the classroom: Reasons, practices, and needs. In C. Chinn, T. Edna, C. Carol, & K. Yael (Eds.), Proceedings of the 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences—ICLS 2022 (pp. 1133–1136). International Society of the Learning Sciences. https://2022.isls.org/proceedings/

Krüger, J. M., & Bodemer, D. (2021). Drei Eigenschaften von Augmented Reality Erfahrungen und ihre Relevanz beim Lernen. [Three characteristics of augmented reality experiences and their relevance for learning.] In A. Lingnau (Ed.), Proceedings of DELFI Workshops 2021 (pp. 59-71). Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. https://nbn-resolving.org/urn:nbn:de:hbz:1393-opus4-7338

Krüger, J. M., Tasdelen, O., Küther, T., & Schnaubert, L. (2021). ATLAS – Ambient Teacher-Learner Awareness Solution: Ein ambient Design zur niederschwelligen Bereitstellung wissensbezogener Studierenden-Informationen in der digitalen Lehre [An ambient design for providing knowledge-related student information in digital teaching]. In A. Kienle, A. Harrer, J. M. Haake & A. Lingnau (Eds.), DELFI 2021 – Die 19. Fachtagung Bildungstechnologien, Lecture Notes in Informatics (pp. 127-132). Gesellschaft für Informatik e.V. https://dblp.org/rec/conf/delfi/KrugerTKS21 

Krüger, J. M., & Bodemer, D. (2021). Space, a central frontier – the role of spatial abilities when learning the structure of 3D AR objects. In D. Economou, A. Peña-Rios, A. Dengel, H. Dodds, M. Mentzelopoulos, A. Klippel, K. Erenli, M. J. W. Lee, & J. Richter (Eds.), 2021 7th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN) (pp. 258-265). Immersive Learning Research Network. https://doi.org/10.23919/iLRN52045.2021.9459365 

Krüger, J. M., & Bodemer, D. (2021). Augmented reality to support learning: A psychological perspective on a technological development. In A. Wichmann, H.U. Hoppe, & N. Rummel (Eds.), General Proceedings of the 1st Annual Meeting of the International Society of the Learning Sciences 2021 (pp. 117-118). International Society of the Learning Sciences. https://2021.isls.org/proceedings/ 

Contributions to Conferences

Krüger, J. M., Schacht, F., & Bodemer, D. (2023, August). Active Integration of Representations in Augmented Reality. Paper accepted for presentation at the 20th biennial Conference of the European Association of Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), 22. - 26.08.2021, Thessaloniki, Greece.

Krüger, J. M., Koch, M., & Bodemer, D. (2023, June). The Role of Context and Interaction when Learning with Augmented 360° Images. Paper accepted for presentation at the 9th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2023), 26. - 29.06.2023, San Luis Obispo, CA, USA.

Krüger, J. M. & Bodemer, D. (2022, August). Multimedia Learning Principles for Augmented Reality. Paper presented at the joint EARLI SIG 7 (Technology-Enhanced Learning and Instruction) and SIG 6 (Instructional Design) Meeting, 22. – 24.08.2022, Zollikofen, Schweiz.

Buchner, J., Krüger, J. M., Bodemer, D., & Kerres, M. (2022, June). Teachers’ use of augmented reality in the classroom: reasons, practices, and needs. Paper presented at the 16th International Conference of the Learning Sciences (ICLS 2022), 06. - 10.06.2022, Hiroshima, Japan (online).

Krüger, J. M. & Bodemer, D. (2022, June). Measuring Learners’ Subjective Experience in Augmented Reality: First Evaluation of the ARcis Questionnaire. Paper presented at the 8th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2022), 30.05. - 04.06.2022, Vienna, Austria.

Schnaubert, L., & Krüger, J. M. (2021, September). Unterstützung von Teacher-Student Awareness in der digitalen Vorlesung. In L. Schnaubert (Organiser). Awareness Tools beim digitalen Lehren und Lernen. Symposium durchgeführt auf der 18. Fachgruppentagung Pädagogische Psychologie (Paepsy), 14. – 16.09.2021, Heidelberg, Germany (online).

Krüger, J. M., & Bodemer, D. (2021, September). Drei Eigenschaften von Augmented Reality Erfahrungen und ihre Relevanz beim Lernen. Paper presented at the 4. Workshop VR/AR-Learning at DELFI 2021 – Die 19. Fachtagung Bildungstechnologien, 13. - 16.09.2021, Dortmund, Germany (online).

Krüger, J. M., Tasdelen, O., Küther, T., & Schnaubert, L. (2021, September). ATLAS – Ambient Teacher-Learner Awareness Solution: Ein ambient Design zur niederschwelligen Bereitstellung wissensbezogener Studierenden-Informationen in der digitalen Lehre. Paper presented at DELFI 2021 – Die 19. Fachtagung Bildungstechnologien, 13. - 16.09.2021, Dortmund, Germany (online). 

Krüger, J. M., Vohwinkel, V., & Bodemer, D. (2021, August). Learning with augmented reality - integrating virtual instructional elements into the physical world. Paper presented at the 19th biennial Conference of the European Association of Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), 23. - 27.08.2021, Gothenburg, Sweden (online).

Krüger, J. M., & Bodemer, D. (2021, June). Augmented Reality to Support Learning: A Psychological Perspective on a Technological Development. Paper presented at the Doctoral Consortium of the 1st ISLS Annual Meeting 2021, 07. - 11.06.2021, Bochum, Germany (online).

Krüger, J. M., & Bodemer, D. (2021, May/June). Space, a central frontier – the role of spatial abilities when learning the structure of 3D AR objects. Paper presented at the 7th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2021), 17.05. - 10.06.2021, online.

Krüger J. M., Vogel, F., & Schnaubert, L. (2020, November). Synchronous online lectures in emergency remote teaching: the role of immersion, social scripts and group awareness. Paper presented at the workshop “Hopes And Challenges Of Social-Distance Education Beyond Covid-19: Rethinking Social Interaction And Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning Theory In Practice” at the 28th International Conference on Computers in Education, 23. – 27.11.2020, online.

Krüger, J. M., Palzer, K., & Bodemer, D. (2020, August). Learning about three-dimensional objects in augmented reality. Paper presented at the joint EARLI SIG 7 (Technology-Enhanced Learning and Instruction) and SIG 6 (Instructional Design) Meeting, 24. – 26.08.2020, Tübingen, Germany (virtual).

Krüger, J. M. & Bodemer, D. (2020, June). Different Types of Interaction with Augmented Reality Learning Material. Paper presented at the 6th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2020), 21. – 25.06.2020, San Luis Obispo, CA, US (virtual).

Krüger, J. M., Buchholz, A., & Bodemer, D. (2019, December). Augmented reality in education: three unique characteristics from a user’s perspective. Paper presented at the 27th International Conference on Computers in Education, 02. – 06.12.2019, Kenting, Taiwan.

Krüger, J. M., & Bodemer, D. (2019, September). Körperliche und mentale Interaktion mit Augmented Reality-Lernmaterial und deren Einfluss auf kognitive Belastung und Lernergebnisse. Poster präsentiert auf der 17. Fachgruppentagung Pädagogische Psychologie (paEpsy), 09. – 12.09.2019, Leipzig, Deutschland.

Krüger, J. M., & Bodemer, D. (2019, August). Conceptualizing augmented reality from a psychological perspective. Paper presented at the 18th biennal Conference of the European Association of Research on Learning and Instruction (EARLI), 12. – 16.08.2019, Aachen, Germany.

Invited Talks

Krüger, J. M. & Bodemer, D. (2023, March). Spatiality and its interplay with contextuality and interactivity in augmented reality. Invited for presentation at the International Workshop on Perceptual and Cognitive Processes of Learning from 3D, 30. - 31.03.2023, Leibniz-Institut für Wissensmedien, Tübingen, Germany.

Krüger, J. M. (2022, December). Immersion in Augmented Reality. Presentation at the Research Workshop "Forschungsworkshop Immersionserleben und die 'Erweiterung von Realität'", 09.12.2022, Learning Lab, Essen, Germany.

Krüger, J. M. (2021, May). Augmented Reality to Support Learning: A Psychological Perspective on a Technological Development. Presentation as part of the “XR Women Meets Doctoral Researchers in XR” Session at the 7th International Conference of the Immersive Learning Research Network (iLRN 2021), 19.05.2021, online, https://sched.co/j8G8.