I am Wolfgang Geist , a passionate educator and PhD physicist who thrives on turning complex concepts into engaging learning experiences. I enjoy combining rigorous science with practical AI-enabled teaching tools to motivate learners and empower educators. I have strong programming skills (Python, C, MATLAB) and am experienced in AI, instructional design, and learning management systems to create impactful, scalable education. I am persistent, flexible, and solution-oriented, able to dive into challenging projects and keep going until a viable path is found. I love collaborating with teams, inspiring others, and delivering measurable educational outcomes. I am available immediately to contribute to AI-powered learning initiatives and instructional design projects.

Wolfgang Geist

I am Wolfgang Geist , a passionate educator and PhD physicist who thrives on turning complex concepts into engaging learning experiences. I enjoy combining rigorous science with practical AI-enabled teaching tools to motivate learners and empower educators. I have strong programming skills (Python, C, MATLAB) and am experienced in AI, instructional design, and learning management systems to create impactful, scalable education. I am persistent, flexible, and solution-oriented, able to dive into challenging projects and keep going until a viable path is found. I love collaborating with teams, inspiring others, and delivering measurable educational outcomes. I am available immediately to contribute to AI-powered learning initiatives and instructional design projects.

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I am Wolfgang Geist , a passionate educator and PhD physicist who thrives on turning complex concepts into engaging learning experiences. I enjoy combining rigorous science with practical AI-enabled teaching tools to motivate learners and empower educators. I have strong programming skills (Python, C, MATLAB) and am experienced in AI, instructional design, and learning management systems to create impactful, scalable education.

I am persistent, flexible, and solution-oriented, able to dive into challenging projects and keep going until a viable path is found. I love collaborating with teams, inspiring others, and delivering measurable educational outcomes. I am available immediately to contribute to AI-powered learning initiatives and instructional design projects.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Teacher – Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Applications at Kantonsschule Romanshorn, Switzerland
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Developed curriculum on Generative AI and Quantum Mechanics; Integrated AI-supported teaching methods; Participated in Science on Stage; Contributed to STEM initiative (focus: Quantum Computing); Utilized learning management systems
Assistant Professor of Physics at Georgia Perimeter College, Atlanta, USA
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2010
Developed digital teaching materials; Conducted research on digitally supported education
Lecturer in Computational Physics at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Taught numerical methods using Python and MATLAB
Project Team Member - AI-powered e-learning content at University of Zurich
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Development and programming of an AI app for the automated creation of E-learning materials; Focus areas: digitalization and artificial intelligence
Project Team Member - e-learning videos at University of Zurich
July 1, 2025 - November 15, 2025
Creation of e-learning videos; development of e-learning content

Education

Masters in Physics at University of Tübingen, Germany
July 1, 1985 - August 1, 1990
Ph.D. in Physics (Quantum Optics) at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA
January 1, 1994 - August 1, 2000
Postdoc: Quanten-Monte-Carlo-Simulationen at Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, USA
August 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013
Online courses in Instructional Design; Teaching Certification in Mathematics and Physics at Online courses
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2015
Certificate in Generative AI and ChatGPT at Constructor Academy, Zürich, Schweiz
March 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
GenAI Pinnacle Program at GenAI Pinnacle Program
February 1, 2025 - November 15, 2025

Qualifications

Certificate in Generative AI and ChatGPT
March 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
GenAI Pinnacle Program
February 1, 2025 - November 15, 2025
Teaching Certification in Mathematics and Physics
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2015

Industry Experience

Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment