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Gerd Bruder is an Associate Professor at the University of Central Florida, affiliated with the Department of Computer Science. He previously held positions as a Research Associate Professor at UCF's Institute for Simulation and Training (2016-2022), Post-Doc at University of Hamburg (2014-2016), and Post-Doc at University of Würzburg (2011-2014).
- Habilitation: Computer Science, University of Hamburg (2017)
- Ph.D.: Computer Science, University of Münster (2011)
- M.Sc.: Computer Science (minor in Mathematics), University of Münster (2009)
Research Interests: Gerd Bruder's work focuses on Extended Reality (XR) systems, spanning Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR). Key areas include human factors, digital twins, 3D user interfaces, and perceptual modeling, with applications in healthcare, military operations, architecture, and smart environments.
Recent Publications highlight innovations in XR locomotion, trust calibration with autonomous agents, spatial cognition, and haptic-visual integration. His 2025 articles address task-switching efficiency in XR and collaborative mixed reality design.
Scientific Awards:
- Best Paper at ACM VRST 2023
- 2021 TechConnect Innovation Award
- Best Demo at ACM SUI 2021
- Multiple Best Paper Awards (2016-2023)
- Best Poster & Demo Awards (2015-2020)
Patents include systems for medical simulation, smart environment interruption management, and adaptive AR interfaces. His work bridges academic research and practical applications across VR, AR, and MR domains.
