Peter Wozniak

Peter Wozniak is the Lab Director of the Crime Research, Innovative Methods and Experimentation Laboratory (MAXLab) at the Max Planck Institute for the Study of Crime, Security and Law. He leads research in virtual and augmented reality technologies applied to criminology, focusing on immersive environments for behavioral studies. His work includes developing obstacle detection systems for VR safety and 3D visualization techniques for crime analysis.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Image et Vision, Université de Strasbourg (2019)
• M.Sc. in Media and Communication, Offenburg University (2013)
• B.Sc. in Media and Information Engineering and Design, Offenburg University (2011)

Research interests span virtual reality applications in criminology, augmented reality frameworks, computer vision for obstacle detection, and 3D visualization methodologies. His projects, such as the 360º Virtual Scenario Method and Virtual Burglary Project, leverage immersive technologies to study criminal decision-making and spatial cognition. He collaborates with institutions like Leiden University and Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam on interdisciplinary research.

Key contributions include advancing AR/VR systems for crime simulation and developing sensor-based safety features in virtual environments. No formal academic awards are listed, but his work has influenced experimental criminology and technology integration in social science research.

Labs/Teams: MAXLab (Criminology Department, Max Planck Institute).