David Dobbelstein

Dr. David Dobbelstein is a former academic researcher at the University of Ulm, affiliated with the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Group. He holds an M.Sc. in Applied Computer Science from the University of Duisburg-Essen (2014) and a Ph.D. from the University of Ulm (2019), focusing on near-body interaction and wearable interfaces. His work bridges wearable computing, mobile interaction design, and sensory feedback systems.

Research Interests: Dr. Dobbelstein specializes in wearable computing, novel interaction techniques, and ubiquitous computing. Notable projects include the Belt (unobtrusive touch input for head-worn displays), PocketThumb (dual-sided touch interface for smart-eyewear), and inScent (wearable olfactory notifications). His research emphasizes socially acceptable interaction methods and user-centered wearable systems.

Teaching Contributions: He taught courses such as Pervasive Computing, Ubiquitous Computing, and Grundlagen Interaktiver Systeme, and supervised over a dozen theses on topics like wearable input devices and privacy-preserving interactions. His doctoral work received recognition, including an Honorable Mention Award (2014).

Publications: His 15 most recent works span ISWC, CHI, and UIST conferences, covering topics like haptic feedback systems, olfactory displays, and mobile VR interaction. He remains actively involved in the HCI community as a reviewer and conference organizer.