Tobias Höllerer

Tobias Höllerer is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB). He leads the Imaging, Interaction, and Innovative Interfaces research group, focusing on novel user interfaces, augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and immersive visualization technologies. His work emphasizes 'Anywhere Augmentation' in AR and contributions to the Allosphere project, a three-story immersive visualization environment.

Education:

• PhD in Computer Science, Columbia University
• MS in Computer Science, Columbia University
• Diplom (MSc equivalent), Technische Universität Berlin

Research Interests: Höllerer explores AR/VR interfaces, spatial computing, human-computer interaction (HCI), and data visualization for analyzing large-scale information networks. His group develops solutions for 3D reconstruction, multimodal interaction, and applications in fields like digital fabrication, assistive technologies, and immersive storytelling.

Publications Trends: Recent work spans AR navigation aids for visually impaired users, cognitive load analysis in VR, multimodal AI for spatial awareness, and creative applications like textile crafting and music instruments in AR.

Scientific Awards:

• NSF Early Career Development Award

Grants & Labs: Active in NSF-funded projects and directs the UCSB Allosphere Research Group. His lab collaborates on projects like Attention-Aware Mixed Reality Interfaces and Large-Scale Real-Time Information Visualization.

Labs/Teams: Oversees the Allosphere, a unique immersive platform for data-driven exploration, and leads interdisciplinary teams advancing HCI and AR/VR technologies.