Gerhard Weber

Prof. Gerhard Weber holds the Chair in Human-Computer Interaction at Technische Universität Dresden, Germany. Previously, he served as Chair for Human-Centered Interfaces at Christian-Albrechts-Universität zu Kiel (2000–2007) and Professor for Operating Systems and Graphical User Interfaces at Harz University of Applied Sciences (1996–2000). His research focuses on accessible computing, assistive technologies, haptics, and multimodal interaction. Key projects include development of tactile charts (SVGPlott), robotic guidance systems (HapticRein), and indoor navigation solutions for visually impaired users. Current work explores voice interfaces for social robots, autism-inclusive technologies, and accessibility maturity models for higher education institutions. Over 70 publications span conferences like CHI, IEEE, and ACM, emphasizing practical applications in assistive tech.

Education & Professional Journey:

• 2007–Present: Chair in Human-Computer Interaction, TU Dresden
• 2000–2007: Chair for Human-Centered Interfaces, Kiel University
• 1996–2000: Professor of Operating Systems and GUIs, Harz University

Research Interests: Prof. Weber's work bridges theory and practice in accessibility, emphasizing tactile interfaces, inclusive design, and assistive robotics. Recent projects include:

• Mosaik: Enabling blind users to create and share graphics via audio-tactile tools
• Cloud4All: Personalized web accessibility solutions
• Range-IT: Real-time object detection for navigation aids

Advising & Grants:

• Managed €3.2M in EU and national grants (2011–2020)
• Supervised 12+ graduate projects on assistive tech

Labs & Teams: Leads TU Dresden's Human-Computer Interaction Lab, collaborating with industry partners like Siemens and rehabilitation centers to deploy assistive systems in real-world settings.