Prof. Dr. Joshua Weidlich is an Assistant Professor for Digital Higher Education at the University of Zurich, in collaboration with Zurich University of Education. He earned his PhD in Educational Technology from FernUniversität in Hagen, where he explored social presence in online learning and was honored with the Early Career Award for Outstanding Dissertation by the German Society for Higher Education Teaching. His academic journey began with a BA in Educational Science from the University of Technology Chemnitz, followed by an MA in E-Learning and Media Education from the University of Education Heidelberg.

Joshua Weidlich’s research centers on the use of digital technologies to enhance teaching and learning in higher education. Key areas of focus include personalized feedback, feedback literacy, and learning analytics, with applications spanning AI-driven learning environments, social presence in online settings, and computer-supported collaborative learning. Prior to his role at UZH, he conducted research and taught at the DIPF | Leibniz Institute for Research and Information in Education.