Gerlinde Emsenhuber

Gerlinde Emsenhuber is a Researcher in Creative Technologies specializing in Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and Health Informatics. She actively contributes to Salzburg-based research initiatives including EdTech Salzburg (2020-2024), AVAR (2020-2024), and Ecomedicine (2018-2020), focusing on optical see-through displays, breathing interfaces for VR, and health applications for frozen shoulder rehabilitation. Her work bridges computer science and healthcare through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Her research centers on Human-Computer Interaction innovations for AR/VR systems, particularly eye-perspective rendering techniques to improve legibility in optical see-through head-mounted displays. In health informatics, she develops patient-centered solutions like interactive 3D health apps and mobile physiotherapy tools for frozen shoulder, emphasizing co-creation with end-users and practical clinical applications. Her work consistently addresses real-world challenges in medical rehabilitation through technological innovation.

Emsenhuber's publications reveal strong trends toward multimodal interfaces and adaptive systems, with her 2022-2023 work highlighting advancements in perspective rendering for AR and novel breathing-based VR interactions. These outputs span computer graphics, wearable technology, and biomedical engineering, demonstrating integration of diverse fields to solve complex problems in immersive technologies and healthcare.

Scientific Awards:

• Honorable Mention for Best Paper at ACM CHI 2022 for "AirRes Mask: A Precise and Robust Virtual Reality Breathing Interface Utilizing Breathing Resistance as Output Modality"

She has secured continuous funding as Co-Investigator on five major projects (2017-2024), including EdTech Salzburg (focusing on augmented learning), AVAR (adaptive AR visualization), and Ecomedicine (digital health solutions). These Austrian-funded initiatives emphasize technology transfer, educational applications, and practical healthcare implementations through collaborations with Salzburg institutions.

Emsenhuber actively participates in the Augmented Learning Lab and Ecomedicine research center, where she collaborates on developing health apps and VR interfaces. Her current AVAR project advances optical see-through display technology while her frozen shoulder rehabilitation work demonstrates commitment to improving patient outcomes through accessible mobile health solutions.