Torben Wallbaum

Torben Wallbaum is an Associate Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at Flensburg University of Applied Sciences, affiliated with the Department of Information and Communication. He leads the CIVU – Center for Interaction, Visualization and Usability, and his research focuses on child-computer interaction, social computing, and technology's role in family life. His work explores how interactive systems can enhance users' control over their behavior and foster connectedness through technology, particularly in educational and family contexts.

• Roles: Director of the Human eXperience Lab, Project Leader of Miteinander and AILiSH@DLC-FL initiatives.
• Research Interests: Child- and family-focused HCI, digital health interventions, and interactive technologies for learning.
• Affiliations: Flensburg University of Applied Sciences; CIVU Center; Applied Computer Science program.

Wallbaum's recent publications (2022–2023) address chatbot-supported psychoeducation for ADHD, children's media use regulation, and IoT tools for child exploration. His research bridges clinical applications and educational technology, emphasizing technology's role in addressing societal challenges like digital health and family communication.

Grants and collaborations involve interdisciplinary teams and industry partners, focusing on projects like 'Miteinander' (technology for distant social connectedness) and AI literacy initiatives. He contributes to the university's ethics committee and academic advising.