Markus Rittenbruch

Professor Markus Rittenbruch holds a position as Professor in Interaction Design at Queensland University of Technology (QUT), within the School of Design, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education & Social Justice. He also serves as Academic Lead Research at the School of Design and is a Chief Investigator in major research initiatives such as the ARC Discovery Project on Geoprivacy & Location Awareness and the Australian Cobotics Centre. His career spans over 25 years with roles at institutions including the University of Bonn, DSTC, NICTA (now CSIRO/Data61), and QUT since 2010.

Dr. Rittenbruch's research focuses on Interaction Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and Human-Robot Collaboration. He has contributed over 80 peer-reviewed publications, emphasizing collaborative systems, ambient computing, and tangible interfaces. His work integrates design methodologies with emerging technologies, addressing urban informatics, privacy concerns, and inclusive robotics. Notable projects include developing co-design frameworks for socially interactive robots with older adults and exploring ethical dimensions of geoprivacy through digital probes.

His research has secured over $10.7M in grants from Australian and European funding bodies. He leads interdisciplinary teams in advanced robotics and has advised on STEM education integration, particularly leveraging 3D printing in school curricula. Current initiatives include the ARM Hub for Advanced Robotics Manufacturing and collaborative design approaches for urban robot adaptability. His work bridges academia and industry, emphasizing user-centered solutions and societal impact.

Supervision topics include robotic intention visualization, ethical data practices in smart cities, and immersive audio-visual interfaces. He mentors students exploring areas like urban media, collaborative robotics, and participatory data analytics on large interactive screens.

Key affiliations include the Australian Cobotics Centre, ARM Hub, and leadership roles in transdisciplinary research agendas. His contributions span from foundational HCI theory to applied design innovations in healthcare, education, and urban environments.