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Daniel Holder serves as Head of the Research Group Automotive Design Engineering & Design Methods at the Institute of Engineering Design and Technical Design, University of Stuttgart. Holding a Dr.-Ing. degree earned in 2016, he specializes in vehicle design, applied ergonomics, and corporate design within automotive contexts.
His research spans vehicle exterior and interior design, human-machine interfaces for automated vehicles, and design-technology convergence methodologies. Holder investigates how design elements influence user perception, safety, and acceptance in automated driving systems, with particular focus on sensor integration aesthetics, mixed-traffic communication, and ergonomic validation through advanced simulation techniques. His work bridges industrial design principles with engineering constraints in automotive development.
Recent publications (2023-2025) reveal strong emphasis on design evaluation alternatives to traditional eyetracking, hybrid project management for design-technology integration, and spatial perception in automated vehicle interiors. Key projects include the BMWK-funded RUMBA initiative addressing user experience in automated vehicle cabins.
No scientific awards were documented in the source materials. Holder serves as Program Manager for the Medical Engineering M.Sc. program and teaches Vehicle Design courses, demonstrating commitment to academic mentorship. His research group actively collaborates on government-funded projects like RUMBA, focusing on ergonomic optimization and spatial experience engineering for next-generation vehicle interiors.
