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Natthawin Cho from Beijing Visits the IFS
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As part of the Research Explorer Ruhr program, organized by the UA Ruhr Research Academy, Natthawin Cho, PhD (Beijing Normal University, China), was a visiting researcher in the Stang-Rabrig research group at the IFS from June 21 to July 3, 2026.
During his stay at the IFS, Natthawin Cho presented his research on “Integrating Simulation and a GenAI Chatbot into the Physics Classroom: Evidence from a Chinese Context.” In addition, the visit was used extensively for discussions about joint publication projects and prospects for future collaboration. A particular focus of the discussions was on highly topical research questions, including the use of generative artificial intelligence in educational contexts.
Overall, the visit helped to deepen existing academic ties and identify new avenues for joint research projects.