Gabriele Traugott

Gabriele Traugott is Senior Lecturer at University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Hagenberg Campus, specializing in human-computer interaction and digital media. She researches tangible interfaces, smart textiles, and workplace technology through projects like BAMBI (Biodiversity Monitoring) and Active Office.

Research explores the intersection of physical materials and digital interaction, with focus on textile interfaces, ergonomic workplace design, and sustainable technology. Recent work develops traceability systems for fashion and participatory data physicalization techniques.

Publications advance understanding of haptic interfaces, sensor technologies, and unconventional interaction paradigms. Work demonstrates strong design focus and experimental prototyping approach.

Awards include:

• ACM Europe Council Best Paper Award (2018)
• UIST Best Paper Award (2018)

Leads technology education initiatives and organizes academic workshops. Research collaborations include National University of Singapore and University of Calgary.