Kathrin Gerling

Prof. Kathrin Gerling is a Computer Scientist and Professor at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT), where she leads the Human-Machine Interaction and Accessibility research group at the Institute of Anthropomatics and Robotics (IAR). She co-directs the Accessibility Real-World Lab, focusing on designing digital technologies (e.g., virtual reality, wearables) to enhance societal participation for diverse groups, particularly people with disabilities. Her work bridges computer science, architecture, and human-centered design.

Research Interests:

• Interactive body-centered technologies
• Digital inclusion and accessibility
• Adaptive systems for education, work, and health
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Real-world technology deployment

Scientific Awards:

• Recipient of multiple ACM Best Paper Awards for research in HCI and accessibility.

Affiliations:

• Member of the steering committee for CHI PLAY (human-computer interaction in gaming)
• Editorial board member of PACM HCI
• Active in the SIGCHI community (ACM Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction)