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Anette Kolmos is Professor in Engineering Education and PBL, Founding Director (Director 2014-2023) for the UNESCO category 2 Centre: Aalborg Centre for Problem Based Learning in Engineering Science and Sustainability. She was Chair holder for UNESCO in Problem Based Learning in Engineering Education, Aalborg University, Denmark, 2007-2014. Guest professor at KTH Royal Institute of Technology 2012-2017. President of SEFI 2009–2011 (European Society for Engineering Education). Founding Chair of the SEFI-working group on Engineering Education Research. Was awarded the Leonardo da Vinci Medal in 2023, IFEES Global Award for Excellence in Engineering Education, 2013 and the SEFI fellowship in 2015.
During the last 20 years, Dr. Kolmos has researched the following areas, primarily within Engineering Education: gender and technology, project based and problem- based curriculum (PBL), change from traditional to project organized and problem- based curriculum, development of transferable skills in PBL and project work, and methods for staff development. She is Associate Editor for the European Journal of Engineering Education. She has been supervising more than 20 PhD students and has more than 310 publications. She has been member of several organizations and committees within EER, national government bodies, and committees in the EU.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
External positions
guest professor, KTH Royal Institute of Technology
2012 → 2017
Keywords
- Pedagogics and Learning
- PBL
- Education
- Continuing education
- Vocational training
- Engineering Education Research
- skills and competences
- Problem based learning (PBL)
- Transition from education to work
- Higher education
- Employability
- PBL
- PBL facilitation
- Education for Sustainable Development
- Problem Based Learning
- PBL
- Facilitation
- Change Management
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Collaborations from the last five years
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Interdisciplinary PBL methodologies in engineering education and work – Inter-PBL
Kolmos, A., Holgaard, J. E., Routhe, H. W., Winther, M. & Nguyen, N. T.
01/09/2021 → 31/03/2025
Project: Research
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Interdisciplinary teamwork in PBL
Winther, M., Kolmos, A. & Holgaard, J. E.
01/09/2021 → 29/05/2025
Project: PhD Project
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STEM - Skills and Competences for The New Generation of Nordic Engineers (Nordic engineers)
01/09/2018 → 01/09/2021
Project: Research
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Designing, Participation, and Facilitation of Problem and Project-Based Learning
Zhou, C. & Kolmos, A.
01/03/2018 → 31/12/2021
Project: Research
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PBL Future
Kolmos, A., Ryberg, T., Stentoft, D., Andreasen, L. B., Kofoed, L. B., Otrel-Cass, K., Clausen, N. R., Bertel, L. B., Velmurugan, G., Sørensen, M. T., Boelt, A. M., Bruun-Pedersen, J. R., Kristensen, N. S., Scholkmann, A., Tretow-Fish, T. A. B., Lolle, E. L. & Christensen, L. L.
01/11/2017 → 01/11/2020
Project: Research
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Interdisciplinary project types in engineering education
Kolmos, A., Holgaard, J. E., Routhe, H. W., Winther, M. & Bertel, L. B., 2024, In: European Journal of Engineering Education. 49, 2, p. 257-282 26 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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Reshaping Engineering Education: Addressing Complex Human Challenges
Habbal, F., Kolmos, A., Hadgraft, R. G., Holgaard, J. E. & Reda, K., 2024, Springer.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Students’ learning of management and leadership in engineering education - A literature review
Routhe, H. W., Holgaard, J. E. & Kolmos, A., 1 Jan 2024, (E-pub ahead of print) In: European Journal of Engineering Education. 37 p., 2299279.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
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A Journey in an Academic Life
Kolmos, A., Aug 2023, Aalborg Universitet. 32 p.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Communication
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A Thematic Analysis of Engineering Students’ Experiences of Teamwork in Problem-Based Learning
Boelt, A. M., Holgaard, J. E. & Kolmos, A., 2023, In: International Journal of Engineering Education. 39, 3, p. 627-642 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Journal article › Research › peer-review
Activities
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Networked Learning and PBL Future– an institutional development project. Roundtable
Thomas Ryberg (Lecturer), Lykke Brogaard Bertel (Lecturer), Antonia Scholkmann (Lecturer), Anette Kolmos (Lecturer) & Mia Thyrre Sørensen (Lecturer)
18 May 2020Activity: Talks and presentations › Conference presentations
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European Society for Engineering Education (External organisation)
Anette Kolmos (Member)
1 Oct 2008 → 1 Oct 2009Activity: Memberships › Board duties in companies, associations, or public organisations
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Society for European Engineeering Education - SEFI (External organisation)
Anette Kolmos (Member)
1 Oct 2008 → 1 Sept 2009Activity: Memberships › Board duties in companies, associations, or public organisations
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SEFI working group on Engineering Education Research (External organisation)
Anette Kolmos (Member)
1 Jul 2008 → 31 Oct 2009Activity: Memberships › Membership of research networks or expert groups
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ASEE Global Colloquium on Engineering Education
Anette Kolmos (Speaker)
1 Oct 2007 → 4 Oct 2007Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Bæredygtighedsforsker modtager prestigefuld ingeniørpris
25/10/2023
1 item of Media coverage
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Dansk professor modtager prestigefuld Leonardo Da Vinci-medalje
17/10/2023
1 item of Media coverage
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Professor ved Aalborg Universitet modtager fornem pris
11/09/2023
1 item of Media coverage
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Dronningen har tildelt 42 medaljer
Thorkild Ærø, Marianne Lykke, Anette Kolmos, Søren Risom Kristensen & Lars Skov Henriksen
27/10/2020 → 01/11/2020
4 items of Media coverage
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