Valentin Kammerlohr

Stuttgart University of Applied Sciences

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Valentin Kammerlohr is a key figure in the evolution of engineering education, specializing in the development of digital laboratories for the Internet of Things (IoT) generation. His research centers on bridging the gap between physical and virtual learning environments, with a major contribution being the creation of precise digital twins—such as his RFID-Measuring-Chamber model—that allow students to perform realistic, hands-on experiments without the logistical constraints of traditional labs. His most cited work, “Digital Laboratories for Educating the IoT-Generation Heatmap for Digital Lab Competences” (2020, 10 citations), provides a foundational framework for mapping essential digital lab skills. A further notable achievement is his 2019 paper, “The next step of digital laboratories: Connecting real and virtual world,” which outlines a pragmatic approach to overcoming real-world lab limitations through virtual replication. Though his citation counts are still growing, Kammerlohr’s work is impactful for its practical, scalable solutions to a pressing educational challenge: equipping future engineers with the competencies needed for an increasingly digital and connected world.