Annika Ulherr

Annika Ulherr serves as a Researcher at the Chair of Ergonomics, Technical University of Munich (TUM), where she has conducted research and taught since April 2013. Her work focuses on seating comfort assessment for vehicle occupants and wheelchair users, including leadership of the BMBF-funded UDASim project (2013-2016) and management of the Daimler AG-donated Modular Ergonomic Mockup.

Education

• Mechanical Engineering (Ergonomics and Systematic Product Development) at Technical University of Munich

Research Focus

Dr. Ulherr specializes in ergonomic evaluation methods, developing simulation frameworks for discomfort prediction in automotive contexts. Her research bridges human factors engineering with industrial applications, examining biomechanical responses to seating systems and contributing to DIN 1335 office furniture standards through the NA 042-05-19 AA committee.

Publication Trends

Her 2014-2019 publications consistently advance seating discomfort assessment, evolving from foundational comfort models to AI-driven prediction systems. Key themes include digital human modeling validation, secondary task impacts on discomfort perception, and standardized evaluation protocols for vehicle seats, reflecting strong industry-academia collaboration.

Research Infrastructure

She utilizes TUM's Dynamical Mock-Up, Static Driving Simulator, and Modular Ergonomic Mockup facilities for experimental testing. Her project leadership extends to cabin design optimization and ergonomic validation of robotic systems for healthcare applications within the Chair's research groups.