Michael Bedek, Mag. Dr.rer.nat.
Research interests are in cognitive science, mathematical modelling of cognitive processes, in particular the application of lattice theory and algebraic structures on competence assessment and development, visual search and edutainment. Current work focuses on adaptive approaches in digital game based learning.
List of all scientific publications:
2024
Kocsis, O., de Lera, E., Bedek, M. A., Zangl, M., Colt, R., Šaušová, V., & Birasova, L. (2024). Facilitators and Barriers of Marginalized Groups for the Engagement in Online Civic Activities. In A. Kö, G. Kotsis, A. M. Tjoa, & I. Khalil (Eds.), Electronic Government and the Information Systems Perspective; 13th International Conference, EGOVIS 2024 (pp. 105-121). Lecture Notes in Computer Science (Vol. 14913). Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-031-68211-7_9 [Springer] [doi]
Krenn, C., Semlitsch, T., Zipp, C., Lengauer, S., Shao, L., Schreck, T., Bedek, M., Kupfer, C., Albert, D., Kubicek, B., Siebenhofer, A., & Jeitler, K. (2024). Customization options in consumer health information materials on type-2 diabetes mellitus-an analysis of modifiable features in different types of media. Frontiers in public health, 12, 1252244. doi:10.3389/fpubh.2024.1252244 [Journal] [doi] [pdf (Journal)]
Tytarenko, M., Shao, L., Rutar, T.W., Bedek, M. A., Krenn, C., Lengauer, S., & Schreck, T. (2024). Hierarchical Topic Maps for Visual Exploration and Comparison of Documents. In M. El-Assady & H.-J. Schulz (Eds.), EuroVis Workshop on Visual Analytics (EuroVA) (pp. 1-6). Eindhoven. The Eurographics Association. [TU Graz] [pdf]
2023
Lengauer, S., Bedek, M., Kupfer, C., Shao, L., Albert, D., & Schreck, T. (2023). Recognizing User Behavior from Interactions for Adaptive Consumer Information Systems. In N. Pelechano, F. Liarokapis, D. Rohmer, & A. Asadipour (Eds.): International Conference on Interactive Media, Smart Systems and Emerging Technologies (IMET), 2023. Eindhoven. (pp. 23-26). European Association for Computer Graphics. [pdf]
Schreck, T., Albert, D., Bedek, M. A., Horvath, K., Jeitler, K., Kubicek, B., Semlitsch, T., Shao, L., Siebenhofer-Kroitzsch, A. (in press). Adaptive Visualization of Health Information Based on Cognitive Psychology – Scenarios, Concepts and Research Opportunities. In D. Szafir, R. Borgo, M. Chen, D. Edwards, B. Fisher, L. Padilla (Eds.), Visualization Psychology (pp. 167-198). Springer Nature.
Shao, L., Lengauer, S., Miri, H., Bedek, M. A., Kubicek, B., Kupfer, C., Zangl, M., Dienstbier, B. C., Jeitler, K., Krenn, C., Semlitsch, T., Zipp, C., Albert, D., Siebenhofer, A., & Schreck, T. (2023). Visual Document Exploration with Adaptive Level of Detail – Design, Implementation and Evaluation in the Health Information Domain. Proceedings of the 18th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications (VISIGRAPP 2023) – IVAPP (pp. 133-141). SciTePress. doi: 10.5220/0011621800003417 [SciTePress] [doi] [pdf (Project)]
2021
Albert, D., Bedek, M., Binda, G., Nussbaumer, A. & Weichselgartner, E. (2021). Supporting Sustainable Behaviour by Citizen’s Participation in Group Activities. In Schnitzer, H. & S. Braunegg (Eds.), Proceedings of the 20th European Roundtable on Sustainable Consumption and Production, 8.-10. September 2021, Graz, Austria. (pp. 1-20). Technische Universität Graz: Verlag der Technischen Universität Graz. doi:10.3217/978-3-85125-842-4-33 [doi] [pdf (TU Graz)]
Albert, D., Bedek, M. A., & Horn, W. A. (2021). Reducing Energy Consumption by Behavioural Change. In Md Atiqur Rahman Ahad, Sozo Inoue, Daniel Roggen & Kaori Fujinami (Eds.), Activity and Behavior Computing (pp. 257-268). Springer Nature Singapore Pte Ltd.
2020
Horn, W., Bedek, M. A., & Albert D. (2020). Instant Feedback for Energy – BürgerInnenentscheiden für die Energiewende mittels „Persönlichem Energie Profil (PEP)“. 16. Symposium Energieinnovation, (pp. 368-369). Institut für Elektrizitätswirtschaft und Energieinnovation, Technische Universität Graz: Verlag der Technischen Universität Graz. (non-peer-reviewed)
2019
Bedek, M., & Albert, D. (2019). Modelling the psychosocial dimensions of ‘energy consumption and behaviour’. In F. Savini, B. Pineda Revilla, K. Pfeffer, & L. Bertolini (Eds.), From efficiency to reduction: Tackling energy consumption in a cross disciplinary perspective (pp. 67-88) [doi]
2018
Bedek, M. A., Nussbaumer, A., Huszar, L., & Albert, D. (2018). Methods for Discovering Cognitive Biases in a Visual Analytics Environment. In G. Ellis (Eds), Cognitive Biases in Visualizations (pp. 61-73). Cham, Switzerland: Springer International. [doi]
2017
Bedek, M., Mack, J., & Albert, D. (2017). Inquiry-based learning meets learning analytics and styles. In L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez & I. Candel Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN17 Proceedings, 3-5 July 2017, Barcelona, Spain. (pp. 2140-2146). IATED. doi:10.21125/edulearn.2017.1447 [doi]
Bedek, M. A., Nussbaumer, A., Hillemann, E. C., & Albert, D. (2017). A framework for measuring imagination in visual analytics systems. In J. Brynielsson (Ed.), Proceedings of the European Intelligence and Security Informatics Conference (EISIC 2017), 11-13 September 2017, Athens, Greece. (pp. 151-154). doi:10.1109/EISIC.2017.31 [doi]
Ganter, B., Bedek, M., Heller, J., & Suck, R. (2017). An invitation to knowledge space theory. In K. Bertet, D. Borchmann, P. Cellier & S. Ferré (Eds.), Formal concept analysis: 14th International Conference, ICFCA 2017, Rennes, France, June 13-16, 2017, Proceedings (pp. 3-19). Lecture Notes in Computer Science (vol. 10308). Cham, Switzerland: Springer International. doi:10.1007/978-3-319-59271-8_1 [doi]
2016
Hillemann, E. C., Nussbaumer, A., Bedek, M., & Albert, D. (2016). The what, the how and the who – A psycho-pedagogical training model for professional development in criminal intelligence analysis. In L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez & I. Candel Torres (Eds.), ICERI2016 Proceedings, 14-16 November 2016, Seville, Spain. (pp. 7867-7873). IATED. doi:10.21125/iceri.2016.0799 [doi]
Kickmeier-Rust, M., Bedek, M., & Albert, D. (2016). Theory-based learning analytics: Using formal concept analysis for intelligent student modelling. In H. R. Arabnia, D. de la Fuente, R. Dziegiel & E. B. Kozerenko (Eds.), Proceedings of the 2016 International Conference on Artificial Intelligence, 25-28 July 2016, Las Vegas, Nevada, USA, (pp. 97-100). Athens, Georgia, USA: CSREA Press. [link]
Nussbaumer, A., Verbert, K., Hillemann, E., Bedek, M. A., & Albert, D. (2016). A framework for cognitive bias detection and feedback in a visual analytics environment. In J. Brynielsson & F. Johansson (Eds), Proceedings of the European Intelligence and Security Informatics Conference (EISIC 2016), 17-19 August 2016, Uppsala, Sweden. (pp. 148-151). IEEE. doi:10.1109/EISIC.2016.038 [doi]
2015
Bedek, M. A., & Albert, D. (2015). Applying formal concept analysis to visualize classroom performance. In T. Watanabe & K. Seta (Eds.), Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Knowledge Management (ICKM 2015), 4-6 November 2015, Osaka, Japan.
Bedek, M. A., Kickmeier-Rust, M., & Albert, D. (2015). Formal concept analysis for modelling students in a technology-enhanced learning setting. In M. Kravcik, A. Mikroyannidis, V. Pammer, M. Prilla, & T. D. Ullmann (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th Workshop on Awareness and Reflection in Technology Enhanced Learning. In Conjunction with the 10th European Conference on Technology Enhanced Learning: Design for Teaching and Learning in a Networked World (EC-TEL 2015), 15 September 2015, Toledo, Spain. (pp. 27-33). CEUR Workshop Proceedings (vol. 1465). [link]
Bedek, M. A., Kopeinik, S., Prünster, B., & Albert, D. (2015). Applying the formal concept analysis to introduce guidance in an inquiry-based learning environment. 2015 IEEE 15th International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies, 6-9 July 2015, Hualien, Taiwan. (pp. 285-289). doi:10.1109/ICALT.2015.123 [doi]
Bedek, M., Seitlinger, P., Kopeinik, S., & Albert, D. (2015). Non-invasive assessment of motivation in a digital educational game. In R. Munkvold & L. Kolås (Eds.), Proceedings of the 9th European Conference on Games Based Learning (ECGBL2015), 8-9 October 2015, Steinkjer, Norway. (pp. 58-65). Reading, UK: Academic Conferences and Publishing International.
Kickmeier-Rust, M. D., Bedek, M., & Albert, D. (2015). Lea’s box: A competency-oriented approach to facilitate learning analytics in school settings. In H. Ogata et al. (Eds.), Proceedings of the 23rd International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2015), 30 November – 4 December 2015, Hangzhou, China. China: Asia-Pacific Society for Computers in Education.
Kopeinik, S., Bedek, M., Firssova, O., Mack, J., & Albert, D. (2015). Introducing technology-enhanced inquiry-based learning to support science education in secondary schools: A teacher perspective. In L. Gómez Chova, A. López Martínez, & I. Candel Torres (Eds.), EDULEARN15 Proceedings, 6-8 July 2015, Barcelona, Spain. (pp. 6035-6045). IATED. [link]
2014
Bedek, M. A., & Albert, D. (2014). Embedding threshold concepts into hierarchical concept structures. In C. O’Mahony, A. Buchanan, M. O’Rourke, & B. Higgs (Eds.), Threshold Concepts: From Personal Practice to Communities of Practice. Proceedings of the National Academy’s Sixth Annual Conference and the Fourth Biennial Threshold Concepts Conference, 27-29 June 2012, Dublin, Ireland. Cork, Ireland: NAIRTL.
Bedek, M. A., Firssova, O., Stefanova, E. P., Prinsen, F., & Chaimala, F. (2014). User-driven development of an inquiry-based learning platform: Formative evaluations in weSPOT. Interaction Design and Architecture(s) Journal, 23, 122-139. [link]
Parodi, E., Bedek, M. A., Seitlinger, P., Vannucci, M., Jennett, C., Ruskov, M., & Celdran, J. M. (2014). Analysing players’ performance in serious games. International Journal of Technology Enhanced Learning, 6(3), 237-248. doi:10.1504/IJTEL.2014.068363 [doi]
2013
Duin, H., Cerinsek, G., Oliveira, M., Bedek, M., & Dolinsek, S. (2013). Using behavioral indicators to assess competences in a sustainable manufacturing learning scenario. In C. Emmanouilidis, M. Taisch & D. Kiritsis (Eds.), Advances in production management systems. Competitive manufacturing for innovative products and services: IFIP WG 5.7 International Conference, APMS 2012, Rhodes, Greece, September 24-26, 2012, Revised selected papers, part I (pp. 582-589). IFIP Advances in Information and Communication Technology (vol. 397). Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-40352-1_73 [doi]
Kopeinik, S., Bedek, M., Öttl, G., & Albert, D. (2013). Competence analyser: A portable GUI tool for modelling domain and learner knowledge. In L. H. Wong, C.-C. Liu, T. Hirashima, P. Sumedi & M. Lukman (Eds.), Proceedings of the 21st International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2013), 18-22 November 2013, Bali, Indonesia. (pp. 133-138). Uhamka Press.
Winter, L., Bedek, M., & Albert, D. (2013). Mitigating cognitive biases in intelligence analysis. The RECOBIA project. Journal for Intelligence, Propaganda and Security Studies, 7(2), 140-151. [link]
2012
Bedek, M., Seitlinger, P., Kopeinik, S., & Albert, D. (2012). Inferring a learner’s cognitive, motivational and emotional state in a digital educational game. Electronic Journal of e-Learning, 10(2), 172-184. [link]
Cowley, B., Bedek, M., Ribeiro, C., Heikura, T., & Petersen, S. A. (2012). The QUARTIC process model to support serious games development for contextualized competence-based learning and assessment. In M. M. Cruz-Cunha (Ed.), Handbook of research on serious games as educational, business and research tools (pp. 491-519). Hershey, PA, USA: IGI Global. doi:10.4018/978-1-4666-0149-9.ch025 [doi]
Kopeinik, S., Nussbaumer, A., Bedek, M., & Albert, D. (2012). Using CbKST for learning path recommendation in game-based learning. Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on Computers in Education (ICCE 2012), 26-30 November 2012, Singapore. (pp. 86-91).
Petersen, S. A., & Bedek, M. A. (2012). Challenges and opportunities in evaluating learning in serious games: A look at behavioural aspects. In M. Ma, M. F. Oliveira, J. B. Hauge, H. Duin & K. Thoben (Eds.), Serious games development and applications: Third International Conference, SGDA 2012, Bremen, Germany, September 26-29, 2012. Proceedings (pp. 219-230). Lecture Notes in Computer Science (vol. 7528). Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-33687-4_19 [doi]
Seitlinger, P. C., Bedek, M. A., Kopeinik, S., & Albert, D. (2012). Evaluating the validity of a non-invasive assessment procedure. In M. Ma, M. F. Oliveira, J. B. Hauge, H. Duin & K. Thoben (Eds.), Serious games development and applications: Third International Conference, SGDA 2012, Bremen, Germany, September 26-29, 2012. Proceedings (pp. 208-218). Lecture Notes in Computer Science (vol. 7528). Berlin, Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-33687-4_18 [doi]
Specht, M., Bedek, M., Duval, E., Held, P., Okada, A., Stefanov, K., Parodi, E., Kikis-Papadakis, K., & Strahovnik, V. (2012). weSPOT: Inquiry based learning meets learning analytics. In D. Milošević (Ed.), Proceedings of the Third International Conference on e-Learning, 27-28 September 2012, Belgrade, Serbia. (pp. 15-20). Belgrade: Metropolitan University.
2011
Bedek, M., Cowley, B., Seitlinger, P. C., Fantato, M., Kopeinik, S., Albert, D., & Ravaja, N. (2011). Assessment of the emotional state by psycho-physiological and implicit measurements. Proceedings of the 13th International Conference on Multimodal Interaction (ICMI’11), 14-18 November 2011, Alicante, Spain.
Bedek, M., Petersen, S. A., & Heikura, T. (2011). From behavioral indicators to contextualized competence assessment. 11th IEEE International Conference on Advanced Learning Technologies (ICALT 2011), 6-8 July 2011, Athens, Georgia, USA. (pp. 277-281). IEEE. doi:10.1109/ICALT.2011.87 [doi]
Bedek, M., Seitlinger, P., Kopeinik, S., & Albert, D. (2011). Multivariate assessment of motivation and emotion in digital educational games. In D. Gouscos & M. Meimaris (Eds.), Proceedings of the 5th European Conference on Games Based Learning (ECGBL 2011), 20-21 October 2011, Athens, Greece. (pp. 18-25).
Kopeinik, S., Bedek, M. A., Seitlinger, P., & Albert, D. (2011). The artificial mentor: An assessment based approach to adaptively enhance learning processes in virtual learning environments. In T. Hirashima, G. Biswas, T. Supnithi & F.-Y. Yu (Eds.), Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on Computers in Education ICCE 2011, 28 November – 2 December 2011, Chiang Mai, Thailand. (pp. 106-110). [link]