Kristian Hildebrand

Prof. Dr. Kristian Hildebrand is a Professor of Computer Graphics and Interactive Systems at Berlin University of Applied Sciences and Technology since 2015, leading the Intelligent Interactive Systems research group. His work bridges computer graphics, VR/AR, computer vision, and machine learning.

• PhD in Computer Graphics (Technical University of Berlin, 2013)
• Diploma in Computer Science and Media (Bauhaus University Weimar)
• Academic experience: University of British Columbia, Max Planck Institute Saarbrücken
• Industry experience: ART+COM Studios Berlin, Disney Research Zurich, co-founder of kunstmatrix

Research Interests span computer graphics, AR/VR systems, computer vision, and digital fabrication, with applications in:

• Medical therapy (AnorexiaVR, PAN-Assistant, VITALAB.mobile)
• Human-robot interaction (Digit gestures, Non-verbal communication)
• Machine learning (Domain adaptation, GAN-based medical image synthesis)
• Digital fabrication (Optimized 3D printing, crdbrd fabrication)

Publications show trends in:

• Medical VR applications for mental health and geriatrics
• GAN-based medical image generation and segmentation
• Redirected walking and spatial navigation techniques
• Domain adaptation for industrial object classification

Scientific Contributions:

• Principal investigator in multiple DFG-funded projects (tele.interaction, Manipulation of virtual self-perception)
• Recipient of Best Student Paper Award (ECML-PKDD 2023)
• Key role in BMBF projects: Vitalab.mobile, BewARe, SynthNet

Academic Leadership includes:

• Supervision of PhD students (Christopher Kümmel, Tabea Kossen)
• Teaching: Computer Vision, Game Programming, Scientific Computing
• Founding director of Human.VR.Lab (interdisciplinary computer science/life science collaboration)