M. Schmettow

M. Schmettow is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Cognitive Psychology & Ergonomics (CPE) at the Faculty of Behavioural, Management and Social Sciences (BMS) of the University of Twente. With a permanent contract since 2011, they have been affiliated with the university since 2009 and are part of the Digital Society Institute and the Cognition, Data and Education (BMS-LDT-CODE) research group.

Education

• Diploma in Psychology (2001), Regensburg University, Germany
• Subsidiary subject in Business Computing (2003), Regensburg University, Germany
• PhD (2009), Passau University, Germany (summa cum laude)

Research Interests

Their research expertise spans Computer Science, Usability Engineering, User Testing, Simulation & Validation, and Psychology, with a focus on Tools Adaptation and Semantics in Organisations. This aligns with their involvement in data analytics, educational technology, and human factors in digital society.

Scientific Awards

• Promotion (PhD) summa cum laude, Passau University, 2009

Professional History

• 2001-2003: Researcher at the Library of University Regensburg
• 2003-2006: Researcher at Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering
• 2007-2008: Stipend at Passau Graduate School of Business and Economics
• 2008-2009: Lecturer in Business Computing at Passau University
• 2009–present: Assistant Professor at University of Twente