Horst Oberquelle

Prof. Dr. Horst Oberquelle is an emeritus faculty member in the Department of Informatics at the University of Hamburg, associated with the Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics, and Natural Sciences. His primary role involves curating the Informatics Museum. He specializes in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer-Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW), and usability engineering. His research focuses on interdisciplinary design, user-centered systems, and the evolution of interactive technologies.

Education details are not explicitly listed, but his academic career spans decades with contributions to HCI education and standards. Research interests include dynamic system design, collaborative systems, and the sociotechnical aspects of computing. Over 150 student theses have been supervised, reflecting his mentorship in HCI and related fields.

Publications span from foundational HCI principles to applied research in groupware and usability. His work includes seminal contributions like the 'Memorandum on Human-Computer Interaction 2000' and editorship of key conferences like Mensch & Computer. He is a member of professional organizations like GI and FiFF.

Notable projects include the development of the CommSy collaborative learning platform and contributions to the design of usable systems for freelancers and virtual organizations. His academic legacy includes shaping HCI education and fostering interdisciplinary collaboration in computing.