About
Pascal Jansen is a PhD candidate and research associate at the University of Ulm's Institute of Media Informatics, specializing in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). He joined the HCI group in June 2021, holding an M.Sc. (distinction) in Media Informatics (2021) and B.Sc. in Computer Science (2018) from Ulm University. His master’s thesis, SwiVR-Car-Seat, explored vehicle motion effects on VR interaction quality.
Research Interests: Jansen focuses on inclusive UI design, computational modeling, and ubiquitous personalization in automotive systems, urban mobility, and AR/VR. He investigates motion-aware interfaces, automated vehicle visualization, and Bayesian optimization for context-aware UIs. His work bridges HCI with robotics and sustainability.
Publications & Awards: Over 15 peer-reviewed papers include CHI, AutomotiveUI, and IMWUT contributions. Notable achievements include a 2025 CHI Honorable Mention (OptiCarVis) and multiple "Special Recognition for Outstanding Reviews" awards from top venues. His work has been featured at the Long Evening of Science (2024, 2023) and the German Computer Game Awards (2021).
- Projects: AutoVis (automotive UI analytics), UAM-SUMO (urban air mobility simulation), PedSUMO (AV-pedestrian interaction).
- Teaching: Lectures on Automotive UIs, UI Software Technologies, and media informatics seminars since 2021.
Grants: Co-investigator in SituWare (2023), a project optimizing driver situation awareness in automated vehicles. His research also addresses energy-saving home appliances (IMWUT 2024) and precision agriculture robotics (CHI 2025).
