Prof. Dr. Antonio Krüger is the CEO of the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI) and Director of the Ubiquitous Media Technology Lab (UMTL) at the Saarland Informatics Campus in Saarbrücken, Germany. He is a leading researcher in human-computer interaction, virtual and augmented reality, multimodal interfaces, and intelligent systems. His research interests span a broad range of topics including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), gesture interaction, haptic feedback, EEG and eye tracking, gamification, cognitive load estimation, brain-computer interfaces, and smart environments. His work emphasizes user-centered design, perceptual illusions, and real-world applications in domains such as automotive, healthcare, and education. His recent publications (2023–2024) demonstrate a strong focus on advancing VR interaction through techniques like hand redirection, synthetic gesture generation for vehicles, implicit intent recognition using multimodal sensing, and personalized object referencing. These works reflect trends toward seamless, natural, and adaptive interfaces that leverage AI, perception, and real-time feedback. Prof. Krüger supervises a large team of researchers and students, including Mansi Sharma, Amr Gomaa, André Zenner, and Martin Feick, indicating active mentorship and collaborative research leadership. His lab, UMTL, develops innovative technologies in immersive environments, wearable systems, and intelligent user assistance, contributing to both academic knowledge and practical applications.







