Alexander Albers

Current research associate and doctoral student at ETH Zurich's Chair of Production and Operations Management (POM), focusing on industrial engineering and augmented reality applications in manufacturing. Holds M.Sc. with distinction in Industrial Engineering and Management from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), with research conducted at University of Cambridge's Institute of Manufacturing.

Educational background:

• B.Sc. & M.Sc. Industrial Engineering and Management, KIT, Germany
• Master's thesis research at University of Cambridge, UK

Research integrates machine learning and augmented reality into manufacturing processes, particularly for quality inspection and guided assembly systems. Publications examine data application frameworks in VUCA environments and evaluate AR technology effectiveness in industrial settings.

Recent publications highlight:

• Contextual AR evaluation methodologies
• Smart manufacturing data integration
• User-centered quality inspection systems

Scientific achievements:

• Published in IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics
• Presented at IEEE ISMAR-Adjunct
• Contributed to Springer LNCS series publications

Also develops public transport navigation apps integrating 50+ networks across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, while maintaining active engagement in sports and outdoor activities.