Peter Judmaier

Peter Judmaier is a Professor and Deputy Academic Director of Media Technology (BA) at the Department of Media and Digital Technologies, Institute of Creative/Media/Technologies at Fachhochschule St. Pölten. He teaches across multiple programs including Media Technology (BA), Digital Media Technologies (MA), Digital Healthcare (MA), Creative Computing (BA), Smart Engineering (BA), Digital Design (MA), Interactive Technologies (MA), and Digital Media Production (MA).

Dr. Judmaier's research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction, Usability Engineering, Serious Games, Media Technology, Digital Media, and User Experience Design. His work spans diverse applications from air traffic control systems to social inclusion platforms for elderly populations. He has extensive experience in developing and evaluating interactive systems, with particular expertise in gamification, accessibility, and user-centered design approaches.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong trend toward AI applications, assistive technologies, and sustainable mobility solutions. He has been particularly active in developing platforms for air traffic control visualization, digital tools for social inclusion, and gamified approaches to waste management and sustainable behavior, showing consistent innovation in applying interactive technologies to solve real-world problems across multiple domains.

Dr. Judmaier has led numerous research projects including DIHOST 2.0, Tovies, FairMedia, KüKeN, LAMORE, comfort:zone, BündelHeinz, IoT4LAC, LEWELJU, CLUE, CargoRiders series, TailoredMedia, Homeless, Smart Companion, and BRELOMATE, addressing contemporary challenges in digital media and technology.

He has supervised student projects through initiatives like BRELOMATE (a platform against social isolation for elderly people), Smart Companion (an AI assistant for autonomous living), and various empowerment games. His research has been supported by grants focusing on innovative digital solutions for societal challenges, particularly in the areas of sustainable mobility, healthcare, and social inclusion.

Dr. Judmaier leads research in interactive media technologies, with laboratory work focusing on virtual reality, augmented reality, multi-touch interfaces, and practical applications of emerging technologies for real-world problems across transportation, healthcare, and environmental domains.