Tobias Knödel

Tobias Knödel is a Research Fellow at KreativInstitut.OWL, Ostwestfalen-Lippe University of Applied Sciences (TH OWL), specializing in 3D real-time visualization and extended reality. Previously held roles include Research Assistant at the same institute (2023-2024) and Student Assistant in Media Production Department (2019-2022).

He holds a Master's degree in Visual Effects (2020) and a Bachelor's degree in Media Production from TH OWL, with thesis work on photorealistic environments using Unreal Engine for naturalistic landscape rendering.

His research centers on Real-time Visualization and Extended Reality workflows, leveraging Unreal Engine for photorealistic CGI that blurs real/virtual boundaries. Expertise spans Visual Effects (CG/virtual production, compositing), Sound Design (film dubbing, audio post-production), and Digital Humanities applications.

Key project contributions include Center for Sustainable Digital Construction (CG environment design), RE:Constructors (motion graphics/sound design), and MONOCAB campus visualization (3D lighting/compositing), with upcoming work on game engine product visualization.

No scientific awards are documented. No information available regarding student advising or research grants.