Carolin Reichherzer

Carolin Reichherzer is a Senior Researcher at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology, part of Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Her work focuses on Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR), emphasizing user-centered design, cognitive effects of immersive technologies, and translating scientific insights into practical applications. She leads projects in urban planning AR, jury decision-making VR systems, and cross-device AR interfaces. Her expertise spans 3D reconstruction, human-computer interaction, and user studies.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, University of South Australia
• MSc in Digital Media, University of Bremen
• BA in Design, University of Applied Sciences Mainz

Research Interests: Carolin explores how immersive technologies impact user behavior and decision-making, particularly in high-stakes environments like criminal trials. She investigates AR's role in democratizing urban planning participation and advancing human-AI interaction. Her work bridges technical innovation with user experience, emphasizing mixed-methods research combining physiological data, surveys, and qualitative insights.

Key Projects:

• Hybrid Extended Reality
• Virtual and Augmented Reality Centre for SMEs
• TRANSMIXR: Immersive Media Narratives
• FAVORE: Fast Volumetric Reconstruction
• Augmented Reality in Urban Planning (e.g., Bahnhofstrasse redesign)

Awards:

• Nominee Best Paper IEEE VR 2022
• CHI Honourable Mention 2021
• 1st Place Retail Game Changer Challenge 2019 ($25k award)
• 3 Minute Thesis Winner 2018

Grants & Service: Secured over $83k in grants (including Data to Decisions CRC and Women in STEM initiatives). Co-founded UniSA's first Women in STEM club, emphasizing innovation, inclusion, and mentorship. Served as CHI Associate Chair (2022-2024).

Labs & Teams: Pioneered UX research operations in Zurich, established labs for evaluating novel leg-tracking solutions in VR, and collaborated with industry on AR applications in real estate and urban design.