Dan Witzner Hansen

Dan Witzner Hansen is a Professor at the IT University of Copenhagen, leading the Data Science Research Group and managing Machine Learning Education. His work spans Computer Vision, Machine Learning, and Human-Computer Interaction, focusing on extracting eye-related data for biometric identification and accessible gaze-based interfaces.

• Active in Neuroscience and Psychology research
• Developed Low-Cost Gaze Trackers for disabled users

Research Trends from 62 publications include Eye Tracking (96%), Gaze Estimation (83%), and Head-Mounted Eye Trackers (66%). Recent work explores Neural Networks for sports prediction and Cross-Cultural Gestures.

Scientific Awards:

• Best Poster Extended Abstract Award, 2024
• Eye Based Head Gestures Award, 2012

Current Projects include Eyes4ICU (2022-2026) and TeamSPORTek (2020-2025), funded by the European Commission and Team Danmark.