Werner König

Werner König is affiliated with the Interdisciplinary Center for Digital Experience Design (IZEd) at Worms University of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on User Experience (UX), Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), and immersive technologies. He leads projects such as the Immersive Flight Simulation platform, emergency response tools like the KESSEL project, and cultural storytelling apps (SchUM, Experience Worms). He has collaborated with institutions like the German Red Cross and 8devs GmbH, and his work is funded by organizations including the German Foundation for Engagement and Volunteering.

Key projects include the development of mobile apps for aviation communication training, gamified heritage exploration, and AR-based training systems. He holds a European patent for Adaptive Pointing technology. König advises numerous students on topics ranging from eye-tracking systems for disabled users to AR applications.

His research has been exhibited in venues like the ZKM in Karlsruhe (e.g., CloudBrowsing and Globorama), blending art and technology. Awards include the European Patent EP2226707, recognizing innovations in adaptive input devices.