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Stefanie Muellerمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Computational Fabrication
• 3D Printing
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Stefanie Mueller is the TIBCO Career Development Associate Professor at MIT's Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Department, with joint affiliation in Mechanical Engineering. She leads the HCI Engineering Group at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL), focusing on advancing fabrication techniques through hardware/software innovations that enable novel object interactions. Develops computational fabrication methods combining photochromic dyes, lenticular lenses, birefringent materials, and optical illusions Co-chaired ACM CHI 2023 and ACM UIST 2020 program committees Recipients of 9 MIT EECS Best Undergraduate Researcher Awards among mentees Her research spans four key directions: Appearance-changing Objects: Photo-Chromeleon (ACM UIST 2019), Lenticular Objects (ACM UIST 2021), and Polagons (ACM CHI 2023) demonstrate reprogrammable surfaces through advanced materials and optical engineering. Tracking Systems: InfraredTags (ACM CHI 2022) and G-ID (ACM CHI 2020) enable passive object tracking via infrared markers and slicing artifacts. Embedded Sensing: MechSense (ACM CHI 2023) and Sprayable User Interfaces (ACM CHI 2020) integrate sensing capabilities into complex geometries. Curved Surface Prototyping: FlexBoard (ACM CHI 2023) and CurveBoard (ACM CHI 2020) develop specialized tools for non-planar electronics. Her recent publications focus on functionality segmentation (UIST 2023), fluorescent markers (UIST 2023), and machine-knitted haptics (UIST 2023). These works combine machine learning, material science, and interactive design principles to push fabrication boundaries. Scientific recognition includes: 2022 MIT Technology Review Innovators Under 35 2020 Microsoft Research Faculty Fellowship 2020 Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship 2019 ACM UIST Best Paper Award 2019 NSF CAREER Award 2018 MIT EECS Outstanding Educator Award 2017 Forbes 30 Under 30 in Science Mentoring 9 PhD students and over 20 master's students, her lab has produced 20+ publications at top HCI conferences. She redesigned MIT's 6.810 Engineering Interactive Technologies course during the pandemic, maintaining hands-on learning through home electronics kits and Slack-based collaboration.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Textile User Interfaces
• Soft Robotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Jan Oliver Borchers is a full professor of computer science and head of the Media Computing Group at RWTH Aachen University, where he holds the endowed Chair in Media Informatics and Human-Computer Interaction (Computer Science 10). He established his research group in 2003 and pioneered modern HCI academic research and teaching in Germany, becoming a leading lab in terms of archival publications at CHI, the top international conference in HCI. Before joining RWTH, he held faculty positions at Stanford University and ETH Zurich. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction with particular interest in new user interfaces for soft robotics, textile user interfaces, 3D printing and personal fabrication, augmented reality, wearable and tangible computing, interfaces for software development, deceptive patterns, and interactive guides and exhibits. He opened Germany's first Fab Lab in 2009 and has been instrumental in advancing digital fabrication and maker culture in academia. His work bridges theoretical HCI research with practical applications, as evidenced by his consulting for major companies including AirBus, Apple, ARD, Bayer, Children's Museum Boston, Daimler, Handelsblatt, OTIS, Scout24, TEDx, and Deutsche Telekom. His recent publications show a strong focus on deceptive patterns in UI design, textile interfaces, and the intersection of AI with human interaction. The research demonstrates consistent innovation in tactile interaction techniques, with numerous honorable mentions at top conferences like CHI. His lab has produced significant contributions to eyes-free interaction, textile computing, and the ethical implications of dark patterns, particularly regarding children's experiences with deceptive designs. IDC 2025 Best Work in Progress for research on children's assessment of deceptive designs CHI'25 Student Games Competition Winner for The Deceptive Dungeon RWTH-Wissenschaftsnacht 2024 Best Science Slam for Usability: 4 Prinzipien guter User Interfaces Multiple CHI Honorable Mentions spanning from 2008-2021 Best Note and Best Demo awards at ITS and UIST conferences Borchers has served in numerous leadership roles including heading the Computer Science Department's Examination Board (2015-2025), coordinating the department's public relations since 2010, and organizing the weekly Faculty Lunch since 2003. He is an active member of the ACM, SIGCHI, SIGCHI Germany, and GI, and introduced the Interactivity format to the CHI conference in 2005. His PhD thesis, A Pattern Approach to Interaction Design, became the first book to bring design patterns to HCI. The Media Computing Group under his leadership has developed significant expertise in physical computing, textile interfaces, and fabrication technologies, with a strong emphasis on both theoretical contributions and practical applications. His lab continues to push boundaries in interactive technologies while maintaining a strong ethical stance on user experience, particularly regarding deceptive design patterns.

Jan Knippersمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Structural Engineering
• Architectural Biomimetics
• Fiber Composite Structures
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Jan Knippers is a Professor and Institute Director at the University of Stuttgart's Faculty of Architecture and Urban Planning , leading the Institute of Building Structures and Structural Design (ITKE) . He co-founded Knippers Helbig Advanced Engineering and established Jan Knippers Ingenieure in 2018 to focus on innovative fiber composite and timber structures. Key roles: Deputy Executive Director of Cluster of Excellence IntCDC , former Vice-Rector for Research (2019-2021), and Dean of Faculty of Architecture (2021-2023) Technical focus: Hybrid FRP-Timber systems, computational design, and biomimetic principles His projects include the 2024 Hybrid Flax Pavilion , Urbach Tower (2024), and BUGA Fiber Pavilion (2019). He contributes to European standardization committees and serves as 2024 Leverhulme Visiting Professor at University College London.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• User Interface Design
• Soft Robotics
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Jan Borchers is a full professor of computer science and head of the Media Computing Group, an endowed Chair in the Computer Science Department at RWTH Aachen University. He serves as deputy member of the Faculty Council for Mathematics, Computer Science and Natural Sciences (2024-2026) and previously headed the Computer Science Department's Examination Board from 2015 until February 2025. Borchers established his research group in 2003, pioneering modern HCI academic research and teaching in Germany, and opened Germany's first Fab Lab in 2009. Borchers received his PhD 'summa cum laude' in computer science from Darmstadt University of Technology in 2000. Before joining RWTH Aachen, he held faculty positions at Stanford University and ETH Zurich. His PhD thesis, 'A Pattern Approach to Interaction Design,' became the first book to bring design patterns to HCI. His research focuses on Human-Computer Interaction with particular interest in new user interfaces for soft robotics, textile user interfaces, 3D printing and personal fabrication, augmented reality, wearable and tangible computing, interfaces for software development, deceptive patterns, and interactive guides and exhibits. He is a member of ACM, SIGCHI, SIGCHI Germany, and GI, and introduced the Interactivity format to the CHI conference in 2005. Recent publications reveal a strong emphasis on deceptive patterns/dark patterns in UI design, textile interfaces, and the impact of generative AI on creative teamwork. His work spans from fundamental research in interaction techniques to practical applications in smart homes, accessibility, and children's interfaces, with a consistent focus on usability and user-centered design. IDC 2025 Best Work in Progress: 'If They Have No Choice, They'll Accept!' CHI'25 Student Games Competition Winner: 'The Deceptive Dungeon' RWTH-Wissenschaftsnacht 2024 Best Science Slam: 'Usability: 4 Prinzipien guter User Interfaces' Multiple CHI/UIST Honorable Mentions and Best Paper awards spanning two decades Author of influential books including 'A Pattern Approach to Interaction Design' and 'Arduino In A Nutshell' Borchers has provided extensive consulting, training, and user interface design services to major clients including AirBus, Apple, ARD, Bayer, Children's Museum Boston, Daimler, Handelsblatt, OTIS, Scout24, TEDx, and Deutsche Telekom. He actively organizes the Computer Science Department's weekly Faculty Lunch since 2003 and coordinates the department's public relations and web presence since 2010. He leads the Media Computing Group, which has become a leading German lab in terms of archival publications at CHI, the top international conference in HCI. Since March 2025, he serves as faculty patron for TechLabs Aachen, a student initiative providing practical digital skills training.

John Nassourمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Computational Cognitive Systems
• Robotics
• Wearable Robotics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

John Nassour is a Researcher at the Technical University of Munich's School of Computation, Information and Technology, affiliated with the Chair of Cognitive Systems. He holds engineering degrees from Tishreen University (electronics), a Master's in intelligent systems from University of Cergy-Pontoise/École Nationale Supérieure de l'Électronique, and a joint PhD from University of Versailles/TUM. His interdisciplinary research focuses on computational cognitive systems applied to robotics, including wearable devices, humanoid robots, soft robotics, and robot learning for locomotion/manipulation. Before joining TUM in 2020, he was a lecturer/researcher at Chemnitz University of Technology. He teaches courses in cognitive systems, neuro-inspired engineering, and soft robotics.

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Embodied Interfaces
• Digital Sovereignty
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Alexander Müller-Rakow is a Researcher and PhD Candidate at the Design Research Lab at Berlin University of the Arts. His work explores the interplay between embodied interfaces , digital sovereignty , and social design , focusing on bodily movements as a medium for musical and interactive technologies. Education: Industrial and Interaction Design (University of Applied Science Magdeburg, University of Bergen) Current Roles: Research Scientist (Design Research Lab), Lecturer (Hochschule für Kunste Bremen, others) His research spans haptic technology , textile-integrated sensors , and experimental interfaces , often intersecting with digital justice and material interactions . Early-career publications include collaborations on capacitive sensing and urban design interventions , reflecting his interdisciplinary approach. As part of the Design Research Lab, he contributes to projects addressing inclusive digital futures , smart urban mobility , and collaborative tools , aligning with the lab's mission for ecologically sustainable design .

Berit Greinkeمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Wearable Computing
• Electronic Textiles (E-Textiles)
• Smart Materials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Berit Greinke is an Assistant Professor of Wearable Computing at the Berlin University of the Arts (UdK) and the Einstein Center Digital Future (ECDF) since 2018, previously serving as a researcher at UdK's Design Research Lab and DFKI (2016-2018). Her academic foundation includes a PhD from Queen Mary University of London (2017), an MA from Central St Martins (2009), and a Diploma from Weissensee Academy of Art Berlin (2007). Her educational trajectory: PhD in Media and Arts Technology, Queen Mary University of London (2017) MA in Design for Textile Futures, Central St Martins College of Art and Design (2009) Diploma in Textile and Surface Design, Berlin Weissensee School of Art (2007) Greinke's research pioneers the convergence of craft, textile design, and digital technology, with core expertise in electronic textiles and smart materials. She investigates metamaterial-based 'metatextiles' for electromagnetic applications and explores transdisciplinary collaboration between designers and scientists, particularly regarding 'negative data' in creative and scientific workflows. Her current UdK work focuses on four interconnected domains: performing materials for expressive textile/fashion design; multi-modal sensing converting visual processes into haptic/audible experiences; micro-to-macro material design spanning nanostructures to final products; and transdisciplinary processes for technology-art-science collaboration. Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals dominant trends in sustainable textile electronics, with emphasis on knitted/folded sensor structures, origami-inspired capacitive shape estimation, and social sustainability in e-textile communities. Her work uniquely bridges fundamental material science (e.g., textile metamaterials) with artistic applications (e.g., interactive orchestra garments) and industrial production challenges. Berit Greinke supervises PhD students including Giorgia Petri. Her junior professorship is co-financed by SAP under a public-private partnership model, supporting projects like WEAR (Wearable technologists engage with artists for responsible innovation) and STELEC (Sustainable Textile Electronics), which emphasize ethical co-design and industry-academia collaboration. She leads research within UdK's Institute for Product and Process Design and collaborates with the Design Research Lab (formerly part of Connected Textiles group), focusing on sustainable industrial production of electronic clothing and transdisciplinary innovation frameworks.

Martin Luccarelliمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainable Design
• Industrial Design
• Material Design
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Martin Luccarelli serves as Professor of Industrial and Material Design and Deputy Head of the Teaching and Research Centre for Interactive Materials (LFZ IMAT) at Reutlingen University's TEXOVERSUM School of Textiles. His expertise bridges sustainable design, material innovation, and user-centered product development. Teaching Areas: Industrial/material design Location: Building 1, Room 116 Research focuses on green design cues , interactive materials , and sustainable product personality , particularly in automotive contexts. Publications highlight interdisciplinary approaches to design education , eco-friendly material perception , and user interface optimization . Key projects include InBiO (bio-based car interiors) and KICKup (AI-driven cellulose cycles). Contact: martin.luccarelli@reutlingen-university.de

Bruno Fruchardمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Haptics
• Embodied Interaction
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Bruno Fruchard is a Researcher at Inria in the Loki team in Lille, France. He previously held a postdoctoral position at the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Lab at Saarland University, Germany, and completed his PhD in Computer Science focused on HCI at Télécom Paris (formerly Télécom ParisTech). His research centers on adaptable interaction techniques, novel interfaces, and haptic systems, with a focus on embodied interaction and wearable technologies. Key areas of interest include designing haptic feedback systems (e.g., TactJam, Weirding Haptics), exploring microgestures for wearables (e.g., MicroPress, SoloFinger), and applying user-centered design to sports analytics (e.g., lead climbing performance tools with the French Federation of Climbing). His projects span prototyping tools for on-body interfaces (BodyStylus, Polysense), evaluating recall-based interaction techniques, and critical design explorations like Eyecam, which examines sensing device ethics. Collaborative haptic design frameworks (CollabJam) and empirical studies on user memorization and interaction efficiency are also central to his work.

• Computer Science
• Machine Learning
• Health Monitoring Systems
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Muhammad Waqas is a researcher affiliated with COMSATS University Islamabad , where he holds a position in the Department of Meteorology under the School of Applied Sciences and Humanities . His academic collaborations span institutions like Bahria University, National University of Technology, and University of Bahrain, indicating a multidisciplinary approach. Research interests include Mechanisms for integrating fuzzy logic and machine learning in health monitoring Application of deep learning to medical imaging and clinical diagnostics Development of smart sensors for wearable technology in biomechanics Analysis of social media data for public health surveillance and sentiment analysis Investigation of digital citizenship and ICT leadership in educational contexts Trends in his 15 most recent publications (2025-2024) reveal a focus on medical diagnostics (e.g., monkeypox, breast cancer), smart infrastructure (e.g., sensor placement, structural health monitoring), and social media analytics for health and behavioral insights. These works leverage machine learning , fuzzy systems , and multi-objective optimization .

• Virtual Reality
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Haptics
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lung-Pan Cheng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Engineering at National Taiwan University. His research focuses on creating innovative interfaces that bridge physical and virtual realities, with particular emphasis on virtual reality systems, haptic feedback mechanisms, and perceptual illusions. Dr. Cheng's work explores how to create more immersive and believable virtual experiences through: Novel haptic feedback systems that simulate physical interactions in virtual environments Real walking techniques that overcome physical space limitations in VR Perceptual illusions that enhance the sense of presence in virtual worlds Human actuation approaches that leverage people as part of the VR infrastructure Optical illusions applied to digital media and gaming experiences Advanced fabrication techniques for interactive physical objects His recent publications (2022-2024) demonstrate a continued trajectory of innovation in VR interaction techniques, with work focusing on directional force feedback, infinite vertical navigation, and the integration of optical illusions into virtual experiences. Dr. Cheng's research consistently combines hardware innovation with perceptual psychology to create compelling user experiences that push the boundaries of virtual environments. Dr. Cheng has received notable recognition for his work: Best Paper Award at CHI 2022 for 'AirRacket: Perceptual Design of Ungrounded, Directional Force Feedback to Improve Virtual Racket Sports Experiences' SIC People's Choice Award at UIST 2022 for 'Garnish into Thin Air' His research has been featured in media outlets including MIT News and New Scientist, indicating broader impact beyond academic circles. Dr. Cheng maintains active collaborations with researchers worldwide, as evidenced by his international co-authorship patterns across multiple disciplines including computer science, psychology, and engineering.

• Textile Engineering
• Composite Materials
• Sustainable Textiles
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Thomas Gries is a Professor at RWTH Aachen University 's Department of Textile Technology . He serves as the Director of the university's textile machinery department, leading research in composite materials, sustainable textiles, and advanced manufacturing technologies. Current Role: University Professor & Director, Chair of Textile Machinery Research Focus: Textile engineering, carbon fiber composites, sustainable manufacturing, digital twins His work spans experimental studies on fiber-reinforced composites, AI-driven process optimization, and lunar regolith-based fiber production for space applications. Collaborations include public research projects with industrial partners and events like the WIRKTag 2025 on AI in work design. Recent publications analyze: Mechanical behavior of natural/synthetic fiber composites Recycled thermoplastic composite thermoforming 3D-woven CFRP structural optimization Moon-based fiber production from lunar materials Environmental impact assessment tools for textiles

Cécile Michelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Assyriology
• Ancient Mesopotamian History
• Literacy and Education in Antiquity
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Cécile Michel is a renowned Assyriologist holding dual roles as a Senior Researcher at CNRS (France) and Professor at Universität Hamburg (Germany). She specializes in the history of Upper Mesopotamia and Anatolia during the second millennium BCE, focusing on private archives, literacy, material culture, and ethical research practices. Her work integrates interdisciplinary approaches, particularly in analyzing cuneiform tablets and ancient textiles. Michel leads the 'Ethics' working group within the Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ (UWA) at Hamburg and coordinates international projects like the RFA09 (CT scanning sealed tablets) and RFE04 (Assyrian manuscript culture). Education details are not explicitly provided, but her career highlights include: Doctor honoris causa from Copenhagen University (2017) and Hamburg University (2023) President of the International Association for Assyriology (2014–2018) Scientific delegate at CNRS's Scientific Integrity Mission Recipient of the Knight of the Legion of Honor (2019) Her research interests span: Materiality of cuneiform tablets and digital preservation Gender roles in ancient societies Archival literacy and education Textile archaeology and trade networks Her documentaries, such as Thus speaks Taram-Kubi (2016) and Cuneiform script: writing and calculating (2017), have garnered international acclaim. She actively promotes ethical practices in archaeology and cultural heritage preservation, including work on safeguarding manuscripts from Timbuktu and Nepal. Key grants and projects include leadership roles in the SFB 950 ‘Manuscript Cultures’ (2011–2020) and Cluster of Excellence UWA (2019–2025). Her research teams collaborate globally, integrating archaeology, digital humanities, and experimental archaeology to decode ancient texts and artifacts.

Óscar Andrey Herrera Sanchoمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Optics
• Quantum Biology
• Quantum Metrology
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Óscar Andrey Herrera Sancho is a Full Professor at the University of Costa Rica and a researcher at the Atomic, Nuclear and Molecular Sciences Research Center. He holds a PhD in Physics from Leibniz University Hannover and has held roles including Head of the Physical Metrology Department at the National Metrology Institute of Costa Rica. His research spans Quantum Optics, Quantum Biology, Surface Physics, and Educational Physics, with interdisciplinary work in art conservation, biophysics, and cultural heritage science. Education: Postdoc Fellowship, Institute for Quantum Optics and Quantum Information, University of Innsbruck (2016) PhD in Physics, Leibniz University Hannover (2012) M.Sc. in Physics, University of Costa Rica (2008) B.Sc. in Physics, University of Costa Rica (2003) Research Interests: His work bridges quantum physics with cultural heritage preservation, including material analysis of historical artifacts, fungal biodeterioration studies, and pedagogical innovations linking literature and science. He also investigates surface physics phenomena relevant to astrophysical ice transitions and quantum gas systems. Scientific Awards: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellow Advising & Grants: While specific grants are not listed, his extensive co-authorship network and leadership roles indicate active collaboration in interdisciplinary research. His work on cultural heritage has involved student teams in material analysis and software development for artifact preservation. Labs & Teams: Leads the Spatially Resolved Ultracold Rydberg Physics group at the 5th Institute of Physics, focusing on quantum systems and their applications in precision measurement and cultural heritage science.

Felecia Davisمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Computational Textiles
• Responsive Architecture
• Digital Fabrication
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Felecia Davis is an Associate Professor of Architecture at Stuckeman School, Penn State University , where she leads the SOFTLAB research group. Her work bridges architecture, computational design, and textile technology, exploring how responsive materials can transform spatial experiences. She is also a co-founder of the Black Reconstruction Collective , a non-profit supporting Black diaspora design work. Ph.D. in Design and Computation from MIT Master of Architecture from Princeton University B.S. in Engineering from Tufts University Davis investigates the intersection of computational textiles , responsive architecture , and Black spatial practices . Her research includes thermoresponsive knitted structures, emotion-sensing textiles, and mycelium-based architectural composites. She examines how materials can embody cultural narratives and environmental adaptability. Her 15 most recent publications (2012-2024) focus on topics like knitted tension structures, biohybrid materials, dreadlock-inspired architecture, and electromagnetic urbanism. These works span disciplines including architecture , material science , and cultural studies , with subfields like soft robotics , haptic interfaces , and sustainable fabrication . 2023 Bogliasco Foundation Architecture Fellow 2022 Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum Digital Design Awardee 2022 Architectural League Emerging Voices Winner 2021 MoMA Reconstructions Exhibition Contributor 2013-2012 Multiple MIT research awards Davis has advised students in projects like MycoKnit and Phototropic Fiber Composites , and led design studios at Princeton , Cooper Union , and Cornell . Her SOFTLAB pioneers textile-based architectural systems, while her forthcoming book Softbuilt: Networked Architectural Textiles (2025) synthesizes her material research.