Tilman Dingler

Dr. Tilman Dingler is an Associate Professor in the Knowledge and Intelligence Design (KInD) section at the Faculty of Industrial Design Engineering (IDE), Delft University of Technology. He holds a PhD in Computer Science from the University of Stuttgart and has held roles at the University of Melbourne and Osaka Prefecture University. His research focuses on cognition-aware systems, intelligent reading interfaces, and digital health technologies. He is an expert in designing systems that adapt to cognitive states to enhance information processing and mitigate biases.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, University of Stuttgart (Germany)
• Master of Science in Web Science, University of San Francisco (USA)
• Honours Degree in Technology Management, University of Munich (Germany)

Research Interests:

• Cognition-Aware Systems: Sensing cognitive states like attention and alertness
• Bias-Aware Systems: Detecting and mitigating cognitive biases in decision-making
• Digital Health: Proactive monitoring systems for chronic disease management
• Intelligent Reading Interfaces: Enhancing readability and reading habits

Article Trends: Recent work explores interventions to reduce social media addiction, AI-generated content for non-native readers, and tools for analyzing 360° video. His studies often bridge HCI, AI ethics, and health tech.

Awards:

• Wolfgang Heilmann Award (twice)
• Fulbright Scholar

Grants & Collaborations: Secured funding from NHMRC and Japan Science and Technology Agency. Leads projects like ODECO (Open Data Ecosystem) and SmartHeart (home-based heart failure monitoring).

Labs & Teams: Active in IDE’s Human-Centred AI and Sustainable Design Engineering groups. Co-founded the SIGCHI Melbourne Local Chapter.