Raphael Weidhaas

Raphael Weidhaas is a Doctoral Researcher in Human-Centered Security at Aalto University's Department of Computer Science (School of Science). As a member of the 'Humans, Security, and Privacy' research group, his work examines how emotions influence cybersecurity behavior with a focus on social engineering.

He integrates experimental and artistic approaches to data interaction and storytelling from his teaching experience at Aalto University's School of Arts. His research bridges technical and humanistic perspectives, particularly in understanding emotional responses to cyber threats.

Raphael's collaborative work includes the 2025 publication 'Immersive VR-Driven Landscapes: Exploring Climate-Adaptive Ecosystem Design' with Prof. Dr. Pia Fricker, exploring cross-disciplinary applications of virtual reality in environmental design.