Michael Behrisch

Dr. Michael Behrisch is an Associate Professor for Visual Analytics in the Visualization and Graphics Group at Utrecht University's Department of Information and Computing Sciences. With a PhD from University of Konstanz, his career includes postdoctoral work at Harvard and Tufts Universities, and over six years as a research associate at Konstanz.

• Specializes in matrix-based representations for relational data
• Focuses on cognitive load reduction in visual analytics
• Develops interactive systems for pattern discovery

Research Highlights: Combines algorithmic approaches with user-centric visualization techniques to address challenges in large-scale, multivariate, and dynamic datasets. Research themes include:

• Automated pattern quantification
• Matrix reordering algorithms
• Explainable AI integration
• Game research applications

Scientific Contributions: Recognized through 61 publications and multiple awards, including the EuroVA 2022 Best Paper and IEEE VAST 2018 Honorable Mention. His work bridges theoretical research with practical applications across life sciences, network analysis, and big data domains.