Assoc. Prof. Viktoria Pammer-Schindler is an Associate Professor in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and Educational Technology (EdTech) at Graz University of Technology. She is Deputy Head of the Institute of Human-Centred Computing and a research area head at the Know-Center. Her work focuses on interactive AI for productivity, learning, and socio-technical systems design. She teaches courses such as 'Designing Interactive Systems' and 'Conversational Systems,' and has received recognition for teaching excellence. Her research spans language-based interaction, workplace learning, and ethical AI, with over 50 peer-reviewed publications. She actively serves in roles like Special Issue Editor for IEEE Transactions on Technologies for Learning and President of the International Alliance to Advance Learning in the Digital Era. Affiliations: Graz University of Technology (Institute of Human-Centred Computing), Know-Center Research Areas: HCI, EdTech, AI ethics, conversational agents, workplace learning analytics, and socio-technical systems Her awards include the 2023 Outstanding Paper Award at Bled eConference and multiple teaching nominations. She advises over 20 graduate students and leads projects funded by national and EU grants. Current research explores generative AI in creativity, voice-based interaction, and ethics in professional learning technologies. She has supervised impactful theses on topics like GenAI for creative collaboration and AI-enabled environments for well-being. Her work bridges theory and practice through field studies in call centers, apprenticeships, and SMEs, emphasizing user-centered design principles.







