Josephine Hartwig

Josephine Hartwig is a Researcher affiliated with the Department of Psychology at Technische Universität Dresden. She holds roles in the Institute of Psychology III and the Junior Research Group CogITo (Unit of Engineering Psychology and Applied Cognitive Research). Her work focuses on prospective memory, attention-based user interfaces, and cognitive processes during task interruptions, utilizing eye movement analysis, EDA, and ECG measurements.

Education:
- 2011: Diplom in Psychology (supervised by Dr. Helmert and Dr. Schnitzspahn)
- 2005-2011: Psychology studies at Technische Universität Dresden

Research Interests:
Her primary research explores how eye movements reveal cognitive processes in prospective memory tasks. She investigates optimal interruption points during demanding work using biometric data. Methodological expertise includes eye tracking, electrodermal activity, and electrocardiography (ECG) to assess cognitive load and attention allocation.

Professional Affiliations:
- Since 2012: Associated member of SFB 940 'Volition and Cognitive Control'
- Since 2011: Research Associate at TU Dresden's Unit of Engineering Psychology

Labs/Groups:
- Cognitive Research Unit
- Junior Research Group CogITo