Rasmus Ploug
Portrait of Rasmus Ploug

Rasmus Ploug

Research Assistant at the STEM Education Research Center – FNUG
University of Southern Denmark

I work at the intersection of learning technology, generative AI, and game development. My research examines how large language models can support learning in ethical, transparent, and well designed ways. I focus on how AI systems can scaffold understanding, encourage exploration, and provide meaningful feedback without undermining trust or agency. I am also interested in playful learning and the role of games in creating engaging and supportive learning experiences across STEM and related fields.

Publications

Selected peer reviewed work. Ordering: most recent first.

  • AI-Buddies in MMORPGs: Player Perceptions of Conceptual LLM-Driven NPCs in World of Warcraft

    2025 IEEE Conference on Games (CoG), 1–4. IEEE.
    Rasmus Ploug, Marco Scirea

    Paper / Presentation

  • Open-Ended NPC Dialogue Favors Casual Players: A Pilot Comparison of Three LLM-Driven Dialogue Systems

    2025 IEEE Conference on Games (CoG), 1–4. IEEE.
    Rasmus Ploug, Emil Rimer, Anthon Kristian Skov Petersen, Marco Scirea

    Paper / Video / Presentation

  • Talking to NPCs: Three LLM-Driven Approaches to Dynamic RPG Dialogue

    2025 IEEE Conference on Games (CoG), 1–2. IEEE.
    Emil Rimer, Rasmus Ploug, Anthon Kristian Skov Petersen, Marco Scirea

    Paper / Video

  • Evolving Camouflages: A User-Centric AI Approach for Game Aesthetics

    International Journal of Computer Games Technology, 2025(1), 3609613.
    Rasmus Ploug, Emil Rimer, Anthon Kristian Skov Petersen, Marco Scirea, Joseph Alexander Brown

    Paper

  • Towards Interactive Evolutionary Camouflage Design

    2024 IEEE Conference on Games (CoG), 1–4. IEEE.
    Rasmus Ploug, Emil Rimer, Anthon Kristian Skov Petersen, Marco Scirea, Joseph Alexander Brown

    Paper / Video / Presentation

Contact

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