Markus Zank

Markus Zank is a Lecturer and Head of the IR Operations & Public Outreach Lab at the Lucerne School of Computer Science and Information Technology, part of the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. His work bridges immersive virtual environments with practical applications in industry and education.

• Education: Bachelor of Science (ETH Zurich), Master of Science (ETH Zurich), PhD (ETH Zurich)

Research Interests focus on Virtual Reality and Human-Computer Interaction, particularly Redirected Walking techniques, 3D Interaction methods, and User Movement Analysis in immersive environments. His projects apply VR to industrial planning (e.g., factory layouts), educational tools, and behavioral studies.

Publications span locomotion prediction, geometry extraction for VR, and novel input systems. Themes include real-time navigation, kinesthetic feedback, and spatial cognition in virtual spaces. Key technologies involve SLAM, sensor fusion, and postural stability analysis.

Professional Activities include an internship at Cassidian (Realtime Software Applications Group), co-founding Inspacion AG as CTO, and leading VR projects like Virtual Rotkreuz and Hybrid-Virtual Exhibition Palacetine. He teaches courses on Interaction for Virtual Reality and 3D Modelling for Realtime Applications.

Contact: Office in Room S12.019, Campus Zug-Rotkreuz, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Phone: +41 41 228 24 53.