Joachim Wirth

Joachim Wirth is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology (HSLU). He holds a Dr. sc. techn. (PhD) from ETH Zurich and a Diplom-Mathematiker from Heidelberg University. His professional experience spans roles as a Senior Software Engineer at companies like Agathon AG and Leica Geosystems, alongside academic appointments at multiple Swiss institutions including ZHAW Winterthur and HTW Rapperswil.

His technical competencies include advanced software development (C++, C#, Java), computer mathematics (Matlab, Maple), computer graphics (WebGL, OpenGL), robotics programming (ABB RAPID, KUKA), and microcontroller systems (Raspberry Pi, Arduino). He has also contributed to research projects such as 'XR in Higher Education Mathematics,' focusing on integrating extended reality into STEM education.

Prior roles include scientific work at the CIM-Zentrum Muttenz and clinical research projects at University Hospital Basel. His work bridges applied software engineering with academic instruction, emphasizing practical skills in computer science and robotics.