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Description

I am an expert in XR and Human-Computer Interaction with a special focus on immersive technologies. My main areas are the development and analysis of interactive 3D systems and their ergonomics, particularly in the evaluation and reduction of cybersickness.

I have extensive experience in research management and knowledge transfer. This includes writing and submitting grant proposals, technical and scientific review of projects and proposals, and leading and coordinating interdisciplinary and international research projects. I also have in-depth knowledge of interactive software architecture and development, especially in programming languages like C++, Java, and C#. Furthermore, I bring comprehensive experience in XR engines and have successfully led numerous projects for the development and implementation of interactive 3D systems. I also possess profound expertise in strategic planning and management of scientific studies, as well as in the design of complex research projects.

Industry field of expertise

Languages

German
Native or bilingual
English
Fluent

Workplace preferences

Can work on-site

Trier (up to 50km)

Trier University, Human-Computer Interaction
Postdoctoral Researcher
RESEARCH
January 2020 - Today (6 years and 5 months)
Germany
In my current role as a postdoctoral researcher, I am responsible for several externally funded research projects focusing on immersive technologies (VR/AR), human-computer interaction, and applied cognitive research. My responsibilities include the conception, execution, and evaluation of empirical studies, supervision of doctoral and master's theses (internal and external), as well as acquiring and managing my own third-party funding. Additionally, I am involved in teaching, giving lectures, developing exercise materials, and actively participating in the organization and review of international conferences.
Simon Fraser University School of Interactive Arts and Technology
Visiting Researcher
RESEARCH
June 2022 - October 2022 (4 months)
Vancouver, Canada
Collaboration with Prof. Dr. Bernhard Riecke & Prof. Dr. Wolfgang Stürzlinger.
During my research stay, I worked with the Immersive Cognition Lab and the Interactive Media Systems Group on the development and evaluation of innovative 3D user interfaces. The focus was on hybrid locomotion techniques in virtual reality to reduce cybersickness and improve user comfort. The research results were published in renowned journals and presented at ACM SIGGRAPH, among others.
Trier University, Human-Computer Interaction
Research Assistant
RESEARCH
January 2019 - January 2020 (1 year)
Germany
As part of the large-scale European research project "The Human Brain Project," I served as a research supervisor. My tasks included providing content and methodological support for research in immersive technologies and virtual reality related to neuroinformatics and human-machine interaction. The goal was the interdisciplinary integration of neuroscientific findings into interactive VR systems to promote presence, immersion, and cognitive analysis.