Dr. Michael Johannes Barz is an Associated Member at the Deutsches Forschungszentrum für Künstliche Intelligenz (DFKI) in Saarbrücken, Germany, where he conducts research within the Ubiquitous Media Technology Lab (UMTL). His work bridges human-computer interaction with artificial intelligence, focusing on gaze-based interaction, eye tracking, and interactive machine learning systems. Dr. Barz has established himself as a significant contributor to the field with over 50 publications spanning from 2015 to 2024. His research interests center on gaze-based interaction , mobile eye tracking , user modeling , and interactive machine learning , with recent work expanding into cognitive load measurement using digital pen technology and mixed reality applications for industrial training. Dr. Barz has developed influential tools like IMETA for eye tracking annotation and pEncode for visualizing pen signals, demonstrating his commitment to creating practical research methodologies. Dr. Barz's publication record shows consistent contributions to top-tier conferences including ACM ETRA, IEEE VR, and the International Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces. His 2022-2024 work reveals increasing focus on making AI systems more transparent and interactive, with publications on explaining machine learning model explanations and interactive deep learning frameworks. His research often involves interdisciplinary collaboration across computer science, cognitive science, and educational technology. Special recognition for an outstanding review at ACM ETRA 2020 Active conference reviewer for IJCAI, ACM IUI, KI, ACM ETRA, and IEEE VR Journal reviewer for Journal of Eye Movement Research Dr. Barz has contributed to teaching as an assistant for 'Intelligent User Interfaces' at TU Kaiserslautern and 'Artificial Intelligence' at Saarland University. His current research suggests strong engagement with both theoretical advancements in interactive machine learning and practical applications in educational and industrial contexts, particularly through the MASTER-XR project for mixed reality manufacturing training. The Ubiquitous Media Technology Lab provides the collaborative environment where Dr. Barz develops his innovative approaches to human-AI interaction.










