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Benjamin Weyers is a full Professor at University of Trier where he leads the Human-Computer Interaction Group within Faculty IV (Computer Science). Previously, he served as a PostDoc at RWTH Aachen University's Virtual Reality and Immersive Visualization group from 2013 to 2018 after completing his PhD in 2011 at the University of Duisburg-Essen. His academic journey began with studies in Applied Computer Science at the same institution where he later earned his doctorate in formal modeling for interactive systems development.
Weyers' research centers on the scientific development and investigation of interactive systems with specific focus on Virtual and Augmented Reality technologies in everyday work contexts. His work spans two primary strands: (1) interactive analysis methods for abstract and scientific data using immersive systems, and (2) integration of VR/AR into technical control systems to support human users in semi-automated scenarios. He maintains a strong interest in formal methods for describing interactive systems, building on his doctoral work in formal interface modeling. His research has evolved toward practical applications in industrial contexts, particularly in manufacturing and team coordination.
His publication record shows consistent output across top venues in HCI and VR, with recent work focusing on transitions in XR environments, collaborative virtual systems, and immersive analytics. The trajectory reveals increasing emphasis on practical implementations and real-world applications of VR/AR technologies, particularly for team coordination and industrial settings. His work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary connections between formal methods, cognitive psychology, and practical system design.
- Principal Investigator for DFG SPP 1921 project IVAA (Intentional Forgetting of Workplace Habits)
- Lead researcher on DFG-funded AR for Ambient Awareness project
- Co-editor of The Handbook on Formal Methods in Human Computer Interaction (Springer, 2017)
- Active reviewer for major HCI journals and conferences
- Member of IEEE, ACM, and Gesellschaft für Informatik (GI)
Weyers directs the Human-Computer Interaction research group which investigates VR/AR applications in workplace contexts, with particular emphasis on team coordination, manufacturing processes, and cognitive aspects of immersive interaction. His lab maintains strong industry connections, especially in automotive manufacturing where his team has developed solutions addressing the functionality versus user experience contradiction in professional production environments. Current work focuses on seamless transitions between reality states, gaze-guiding techniques, and multi-robot system interfaces.
