جست‌وجوی استاد و پژوهشگر

Leila Takayamaمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Human-Robot Interaction (HRI)
• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Telepresence
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Leila Takayama is a Human-Robot Interaction (HRI) researcher and currently serves as a Hans Fischer Fellow at the Technical University of Munich's (TUM) Institute for Advanced Study (TUM-IAS). Her work focuses on the psychological and social aspects of human interactions with robots and technologies, emphasizing the design of systems that are intuitive and unobtrusive. Prior to her fellowship, she held a tenured professorship at the University of California, Santa Cruz (2016–2022), and has extensive industry experience with roles at GoogleX, Willow Garage, and her consulting firm Hoku Labs. Leila earned her PhD in Communication from Stanford University (2008) and holds minors in Psychology. Her research spans HRI fundamentals, telepresence systems, and ubiquitous computing, aiming to bridge technical innovation with human-centered design principles. She has contributed to over a dozen commercial robotic products across aerial, ground, and underwater domains, advocating for robots to become 'invisible-in-use' to enhance human experience. Her awards include the IEEE Robotics Early Career Award (2015), MIT TR35 (2012), and recognition as a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (2013). Her work explores how robots can collaboratively assist in medical, industrial, and oceanic contexts, with recent TUM-IAS projects focusing on human-in-the-loop ocean robotics and telepresence for deep-sea exploration. Education: PhD in Communication, Stanford University, 2008 MA in Communication, Stanford University BAs in Psychology and Cognitive Science, UC Berkeley, 2003 Leila's research interests include the psychology of HRI, telepresence systems, and the ethical implications of ubiquitous computing. Her recent publications highlight advancements in underwater robotics teleoperation, force feedback interfaces, and collaborative human-robot systems. She has also pioneered methodologies for translating academic research into practical robotic designs for diverse industries.

• Design Science Research
• Conversational Agents
• Generative AI
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Daniel Bierschwale is a Researcher at the Institute for Business Administration and Information Systems at the University of Hildesheim, specializing in the Department of Information Systems and Enterprise Modeling within the Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Economics and Computer Science. He has been working as a Scientific Employee since April 2023, following the completion of his Master's degree in Business Informatics at the University of Hildesheim (2020-2023) and a Bachelor's degree at Hochschule Hannover (2016-2020). His research focuses on Design Science Research methodology, conversational agents, generative AI applications, and the concept of unlearning in organizational contexts. Bierschwale's work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, particularly in developing tools to support novice researchers and enhancing user acceptance of AI technologies through anthropomorphic design elements. His research has significant implications for knowledge management, digital transformation in public administration, and improving human-AI interaction across various domains including healthcare, education, and public services. Bierschwale's publication record demonstrates a strong trajectory in high-impact conferences including HCI International, ECIS, and WI, with a particular emphasis on the intersection of design science and generative AI. His work often explores how to make complex technologies more accessible to non-expert users and how to support organizational adaptation to new digital paradigms through structured unlearning processes. Best Research Paper Award at RVI23 (2023) for work on unlearning competencies in public administration Bierschwale actively supervises student theses on topics related to generative AI applications in business processes, taxonomy development for AI implementation in organizations, and sustainable mobility solutions. His collaborative approach is evident in his frequent co-authorship with colleagues from the University of Hildesheim and other institutions, reflecting the interdisciplinary nature of his research at the intersection of information systems, human-computer interaction, and organizational behavior.

• Aging Research
• Gerontechnology
• Health Informatics
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Caroline Günther is a Professor at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and an active member of the FUTURE AGING center, an interdisciplinary research initiative focused on addressing societal challenges related to demographic aging. Her research expertise spans critical domains in aging studies: Aging Research: Investigating socio-technical aspects of demographic change Gerontechnology: Developing engineering solutions for elderly independence Health Informatics: Integrating technology into elderly healthcare systems Engineering for Elderly Care: Designing practical assistive technologies Demographic Change Solutions: Creating sustainable models for aging populations Through the FUTURE AGING center, she collaborates with cross-disciplinary teams to pioneer innovations that enhance quality of life for older adults, with particular emphasis on engineering applications in real-world aging contexts.

• Aging Research
• Gerontechnology
• Healthcare Innovation
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Prof. Dr.-Ing. Eicke Godehardt is a Professor at Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences and core member of the FUTURE AGING center, which investigates technological and societal solutions for aging populations. His research spans Aging Research, Gerontechnology, and Healthcare Innovation, emphasizing practical applications for elderly care systems through interdisciplinary collaboration. Key focus areas include demographic change adaptation and assistive technology development. The FUTURE AGING center drives projects addressing healthcare infrastructure challenges in aging societies, integrating engineering, social sciences, and policy analysis.

• Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
• Ubiquitous Computing
• Context-Aware Systems
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Professor Keith Cheverst is a leading researcher at Lancaster University's School of Computing and Communications, focusing on Human-Computer Interaction , Ubiquitous Computing , and Context-Aware Systems . His work emphasizes locative media , community-centered digital displays , and rural technology deployment , with a career spanning over 25 years.

• Qualitative Research Methods
• Sustainable Project Management
• Digital Media in Organizations
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Sebastian Taugerbeck is a Researcher at the Chair of Business Informatics and New Media, University of Siegen, and currently serves as Network Manager at the Mittelstand-Digital Center for Rural Regions. He holds an M.A. in Education and Social Work from the University of Siegen (2018), following a B.A. in Social Sciences (2013). His research focuses on qualitative methods in empirical social research, socio-informatics perspectives on sustainable project management, and digital media in total institutions like prisons. His career includes roles such as leading the ERDF project 'sustainKMU' (2019–2022), contributing to the 'ASUP' research project (2018–2019), and scientific support for the 'C3H' project (2021). His work bridges technology and societal challenges, emphasizing ethical design in sensitive contexts. Recent publications explore remote work resilience during crises, energy-saving digital tools in industry, and digital care narratives in healthcare settings. Key research contributions include analyzing ICT use in prisons, designing eco-visualizations for industrial sustainability, and developing interactive systems for dementia care. His work has been recognized with awards like the DGA Publication Prize. Beyond academia, he has vocational training in screen printing (2002–2005), reflecting his interdisciplinary background.

Peter Zentelمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Intellectual Disabilities Education
• Special Education
• Educational Technology
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Prof. Peter Zentel is a W3 Full Professor and Chairholder at Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich's Department of Education for Intellectual Disabilities including Inclusive Education. He previously held a W3 Professorship at Heidelberg University of Education (2015–2020). His research focuses on special education technologies, intellectual disabilities education, and inclusive practices, with emphasis on digital inclusion, assistive technologies, and quality-of-life metrics for disabled populations. Key areas of research include: Assistive technologies for communication and learning Educational assessment methods for severely disabled youth Impact of AI on aging populations with disabilities Inclusive leisure participation strategies Cognitive development assessment in neurodiverse populations Recent work explores: Ethical AI applications in disability contexts Tablet-based literacy screening tools Eye-tracking studies in multimodal learning Gerontechnology adoption challenges His interdisciplinary approach combines pedagogy, cognitive science, and engineering to create equitable educational solutions. Prof. Zentel advises on international projects like the INSENSION initiative, focusing on communication assessment tools for people with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities (PIMD). He actively contributes to policy debates about inclusive education standards and digital accessibility requirements.

Shu-Chen Liمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Cognitive Neuroscience of Aging
• Neuromodulation
• Brain and Behavioral Plasticity
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Prof. Shu-Chen Li holds the Chair of Lifespan Developmental Neuroscience at TU Dresden's Faculty of Psychology since 2012. Her research focuses on cognitive neuroscience of aging, neuromodulation, and prenatal developmental influences. She completed her Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology at the University of Oklahoma (1994) and Habilitation at Free University Berlin (2006). Current roles: Speaker of the Excellence Cluster 'Tactile Internet with Human-in-the-Loop', Board Member of Körber-Stiftung Research interests include: Neural mechanisms of decision-making across the lifespan Age-related changes in brain plasticity Developmental impacts of prenatal exposures Applications of neurotechnology in aging studies Her recent work emphasizes: Neuroimaging studies of valuation processes in older adults Development of full-body motion datasets for aging research Integration of tactile internet technology with neurocognitive studies Notable contributions include: Leading interdisciplinary projects combining neuroscience with engineering Over 140 peer-reviewed publications (SCOPUS h-index 51) Pioneering studies on dopamine's role in spatial navigation aging

Andreas Bischofمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Science and Technology Studies
• Human-Computer Interaction
• Socio-Gerontology
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Dr. Andreas Bischof is Deputy Group Leader at the Research Group "Miteinander" and leads the junior professorship "Sociology with a focus on Technology" at Technische Universität Chemnitz. His interdisciplinary work bridges sociology, human-computer interaction, and science and technology studies, with a focus on participatory design and socio-gerontechnology. Education: Dr. phil., Technische Universität Chemnitz, 2016 – Dissertation: "How do Social Robots become social?" M.A. in Cultural Sciences, Universität Leipzig, 2012 B.A. in Cultural Sciences, Universität Leipzig, 2009 His research centers on the social implications of technology, particularly in aging societies and care contexts. He investigates how social robots emerge in laboratories and how participatory methods like Living Labs and co-design can democratize technology development. His work emphasizes methodological rigor in qualitative research, especially grounded theory and ethnographic approaches. The recent publications reflect a strong trend in critical STS, human-robot interaction, and participatory innovation. Themes include agency in automation, socio-material practices, ethics in AI and care, and the co-construction of technology and society. His interdisciplinary collaborations span computer science, sociology, design, and gerontology. Scientific Awards: Prize for Outstanding Young Scientists 2017 Dissertation Prize 2017 Saxonian Teaching Prize 2016 Lehrpraxis im Transfer Advancement Award 2016 DAAD Scholarship 2014 Scholar of the German National Academic Foundation (2007–2012) Dr. Bischof has been instrumental in advising and leading interdisciplinary projects, including the BMBF-funded CityLab in Chemnitz and the Network for Integrated Research. He has secured research grants and fosters transdisciplinary collaboration. He mentors early-career researchers and promotes public engagement in science. He is actively involved in research networks such as the Socio-Gerontechnology Network, the Interdisciplinary Researcher Network for Developing Competencies in Demographic Change, and the Network Empirical Cultural Sociology. He also contributes to academic service as a session and conference chair in major STS and HCI venues.

Jim Hollanمشاهده پروفایل

استاد مهمان

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Distributed Cognition
• Multimodal Interfaces
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Jim Hollan is a Visiting Professor at the Department of Cognitive Science, University of California, San Diego (UCSD), and codirector of the Distributed Cognition and Human-Computer Interaction Lab. He is a pioneer in bridging digital and physical worlds through multimodal interfaces, paper-digital integration, and activity-enriched computing. His collaborative research spans human-computer interaction, distributed cognition, and medical informatics. Research Interests : Human-Computer Interaction, Distributed Cognition, Multimodal Interfaces, Paper-Digital Integration, Activity Tracking, Collaborative Interaction Scientific Awards : SIGCHI Lifetime Research Award Honorable Mention Award at CHI 2021 Publication Trends : Recent work focuses on visualization psychology, audiovisual data analysis, computational notebooks, and 4D interaction models, often addressing cognitive consequences of technology, multimodal healthcare interfaces, and activity history mining. Students & Collaborators : Amaya Becvar Weddle (PhD, 2008), Gaston Cangiano (Ph.D., 2011), Anne Marie Piper (Ph.D., 2011), Adam Rule (Ph.D., 2018), Amy Rae Fox (Ph.D., 2022), Arvind Satyanarayan (Honors UCSD CS, Ph.D. Stanford 2017), and others across Cognitive Science, Computer Science, and Sociology.

René Schmidtمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Speech Analysis
• Voice/Speech Recognition
• Text-to-Speech Synthesis
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René Schmidt is a Researcher at the Faculty of Computer Science, Chair of Digital Signal Processing and Circuit Technology, at Technische Universität Chemnitz. Since 2015, he has been affiliated with the DFG research training group 'CrossWorlds – Connecting virtual and real social worlds' focusing on interdisciplinary research in computer science and social sciences. Education: Technische Universität Ilmenau (Computer Science, 2005–2011) Professional Experience: Robert Bosch GmbH (Internship/Graduate Position, 2009–2011), Siemens AG (External Employee, 2011–2013), TU Chemnitz (Research Assistant, 2013–present) His research centers on speech analysis, voice/speech recognition, text-to-speech synthesis, and ontology-based modeling. This work intersects with assistive technologies and human-robot interaction, particularly in healthcare applications for elderly dementia patients. Recent publications focus on multimodal systems integrating behavioral analysis and speech interfaces. The DFG-funded CrossWorlds group (2012–2018) provided a platform for his interdisciplinary work, with presentations at IEEE ICCE and AAL-Kongress. His projects like OPDEMIVA demonstrate technology-oriented solutions for real-world healthcare challenges, bridging virtual and physical interaction spaces.

• Mobile Human-Computer Interaction
• Text Entry Systems
• Accessibility
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Mark D. Dunlop is a Professor in the Department of Computer and Information Sciences within the Faculty of Science at the University of Strathclyde, UK. With a research career spanning over 30 years since his 1991 PhD on Multimedia Information Retrieval, he has established himself as a leading researcher in mobile human-computer interaction, particularly focusing on text entry systems and accessibility technologies. His research interests center on Mobile Human-Computer Interaction, Text Entry Systems, Accessibility for older adults and people with disabilities, Information Retrieval, Context-Aware Computing, and Assistive Technologies. Dunlop's work has evolved from early foundational research in information retrieval to contemporary applications in mobile health, with a growing emphasis on clinical applications particularly for kidney disease patients and individuals with intellectual disabilities. His research methodology often combines rigorous laboratory studies with real-world evaluations, as evidenced by his work comparing lab versus in-the-wild mobile text entry behavior. Dunlop has been particularly active in developing technologies for special populations, including older adults, people with intellectual disabilities, and clinical patients. His recent work demonstrates strong interdisciplinary collaboration with healthcare professionals, producing practical applications like tablet-based communication aids for primary care consultations and electronic patient portals for haemodialysis patients. His TEXT2030 initiative shows his forward-looking approach to anticipating future challenges in mobile text entry research. Dunlop has mentored several researchers who have become active contributors in the field, including Ryan Colin Gibson, Al Majed Khan, and Ramsay Meiklem. His work has been consistently published in top venues including CHI, MobileHCI, and ACM Transactions on Accessible Computing, demonstrating both academic rigor and practical impact.

Frank Steinickeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Human-Computer Interaction
• Virtual Reality
• Augmented Reality
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Professor Frank Steinicke is the Chair and Head of the Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) Lab at the University of Hamburg's Department of Informatics. He leads the Human-Computer Interaction Lab within the Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ (UWA) , focusing on merging natural and artificial intelligence to enhance interactions in virtual environments. His research spans virtual/augmented reality, perceptual interfaces, and immersive analytics, with over 400 publications. Education: Ph.D. and Venia Legendi in Computer Science (University of Münster) Mathematics with a Minor in Computer Science (University of Münster) Research Interests: Steinicke's work emphasizes human perceptual and cognitive limitations in XR, AI integration in virtual agents, and applications in healthcare, cultural heritage, and education. Recent projects include immersive tools for analyzing ancient artifacts and exergames for older adults. Awards: IEEE VGTC VR Technical Achievement Award (2023) Induction into IEEE VR Academy (2023) Over 30+ Best Paper Awards across ACM/IEEE venues Labs/Teams: Directs the Human-Computer Interaction Lab and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects like the Mobile Lab Container and Data Linking Lab . He chairs the ACM SUI Symposium and serves on editorial boards for IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Frontiers in Virtual Reality .

• Virtual Reality (VR)
• Augmented Reality (AR)
• Human-Computer Interaction
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Fariba Mostajeran is a researcher affiliated with the University of Hamburg, specializing in Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Human-Computer Interaction. Her work focuses on embodied virtual agents, social presence, and applications in healthcare, cognitive training, and environmental advocacy. She has collaborated extensively with Prof. Frank Steinicke and others on projects involving intelligent virtual humans, redirected walking, and mixed reality interventions. PhD in Mixed Reality Pharmacy Applications (2021) Key areas: Agent design, user experience in immersive systems, and therapeutic applications of VR/AR Notable contributions: Toolkit development for virtual humans, studies on agent visibility in cognitive training, and climate crisis awareness games Her research bridges technical innovation with psychological and social factors, particularly in healthcare and aging populations. She has explored trust dynamics with virtual agents, multimodal interaction, and the cognitive impacts of immersive environments.

Christophe Kunzeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Digital Health
• Artificial Intelligence in Nursing
• Geriatric Care
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Professor Christophe Kunze at Furtwangen University focuses on digital health innovations, particularly in nursing technology, dementia care, and participatory design. His work spans AI systems for hybrid interaction, motion monitoring in geriatrics, and inclusive digital solutions for persons with disabilities. He leads mixed-methods clinical evaluations and co-designs healthcare technologies with caregivers. Current research emphasizes AI integration in ambulatory care Develops interactive assistive tools for dementia patients Investigates digital participation for people with intellectual disabilities Recent publications explore virtual reality training, telecare applications, and NASSS framework analyses. His work addresses technology adoption barriers, ethical considerations in healthcare AI, and sustainable implementation models. Though no specific awards are mentioned, his collaborative approach influences healthcare technology design and evaluation methodologies.