Cansu Demir

Cansu Demir is a Researcher at the University of Salzburg within the Artificial Intelligence and Human Interfaces department. She holds a Dr. technical and M.Sc. in Human-Computer Interaction alongside a B.Sc. in Computer Science, with research centered on human-AI interaction in automated vehicles and emergency response systems.

Education

• Dr. technical in Human-Computer Interaction
• M.Sc. in Human-Computer Interaction
• B.Sc. in Computer Science

Her work investigates trust dynamics in autonomous systems, mode awareness transitions via ambient interfaces, and empathic communication to mitigate bystander effects in accidents. She designs and evaluates in-vehicle agents that enhance driver-vehicle collaboration through innovative sensory feedback mechanisms.

Recent publications (2021-2024) reveal consistent focus on automotive human factors, with growing emphasis on empathic AI for crisis scenarios and SAE Level 5 autonomy challenges. Her research bridges theoretical HCI frameworks with real-world vehicle interface implementations.

Scientific Awards

• Best paper award in AUI'21 (2021)
• Exclusive Salzburg AG Scholarship (2022)
• Performance Scholarship for Master’s excellence (2023)
• Marie Andeßner Prize for Master's Thesis (2024)
• World EXPO 2025 Travel Grant (2025)

As a core contributor to the EXDIGIT project (2022-2028), she secures interdisciplinary funding while mentoring junior researchers. Her grant portfolio emphasizes European collaborative frameworks for digital innovation.

She operates within Salzburg’s AI and Human Interfaces research cluster, collaborating with international teams across the EXDIGIT consortium on long-term automated vehicle studies.