Gustav Bøg Petersen

Gustav Bøg Petersen is a visiting postdoctoral scholar at the Stanford University Virtual Human Interaction Lab, holding a PhD in Educational Psychology from the University of Copenhagen. His research focuses on enhancing educational experiences using immersive virtual reality technology, particularly through the use of virtual agents and avatars. His current research project "OceanSpeak" explores the integration of virtual reality and artificial intelligence technologies for marine environmental education, aiming to improve learners' understanding of ocean-related issues. Petersen has published multiple high-impact academic papers in the fields of educational psychology and virtual reality and is an active researcher in these domains.

• 2024–Present·Stanford University Virtual Human Interaction Lab·Visiting Postdoctoral Scholar
  • Conducting research on the application of immersive virtual reality technology in education, specifically focusing on virtual agents combined with artificial intelligence within marine environmental education initiatives.

• 2020–2024·University of Copenhagen·Doctoral Degree
  • Specialized in Educational Psychology, focusing on the application of immersive virtual reality technology in education.