Jens R. Helmert

Jens R. Helmert is a Professor at the Faculty of Psychology, Technische Universität Dresden, specializing in Engineering Psychology and Applied Cognitive Research. His work focuses on eye movements, visual attention, and cognitive processes in complex systems, particularly in autonomous driving and medical VR applications.

• Research Interests: Eye movement analysis, human factors in autonomous systems, hazard perception, and cognitive workload assessment.
• Key Contributions: Investigating ambient/focal attention dynamics, VR-based surgical training, stress response measurement, and human-machine interaction in critical environments.

His recent publications highlight interdisciplinary applications of eye tracking in psychology, automotive engineering, and medical education. While no awards or students are explicitly mentioned in the provided texts, his work spans collaborations with institutions like the Royal Colleges of Surgeons and multidisciplinary teams.