Dorothee Leesing is a researcher who specializes in media representation, urban development, and education. Her doctoral thesis on urban densification’s media portrayal, particularly high-rise buildings, uncovers societal implications. She has published on digital media, gaming, and gamified learning, alongside hosting a podcast on classical music and intersectionality. Actively engaged in teaching, educational technologies and digital humanities, Dorothee Leesing is a member of DiGRA as well as the CfM. Her interdisciplinary expertise fosters a critical inquiry and inclusive approaches to media and education.

She is an Educational Technology Manager at the Faculty of Medicine, as well as a Sessional Lecturer for the Master of Educational Technologies and GRSJ on courses focused on Gaming and Society.