Romy Brömme

Romy Brömme is a Researcher and PhD student at the Institut für Wissensmedien (IWM) in Tübingen, Germany, affiliated with the Multimodal Interaction Lab led by Prof. Dr. Gerjets. Her work focuses on designing multi-touch input devices to enhance learning processes, particularly examining how hand proximity and alternative text presentation methods (e.g., Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) influence cognitive and emotional information processing.

She holds an M.Sc. in Psychology from the Universities of Cologne and Giessen, specializing in Cognitive Psychology, Neuropsychology, and Media & Communication Psychology. Her research experience includes roles at the Max Planck Institute for Neurological Research and as a tutor in Developmental Psychology.

Her notable publication (2021) in Computers in Human Behavior highlights how direct interaction with digital objects on multi-touch devices improves learning outcomes for visual content. She actively contributes to projects exploring interface design and learning efficiency.