Michael Rohs is a full Professor of Human-Computer Interaction at the Leibniz University Hannover , Germany, within the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science and the Institute of Practical Computer Science . Since 1 July 2012 he has led the Human-Computer Interaction research group, while also serving in numerous governance roles such as chair of the computer-science examination board, managing director of his research group, and elected representative of professors on the faculty council and study commission. Education & Career Path 1994–2000: Computer-science studies at Technische Universität Darmstadt & University of Colorado at Boulder 2000–2005: PhD candidate and research assistant, ETH Zürich 2005: Doctorate (Dr. sc. ETH Zürich) 2005–2010: Senior Research Scientist, Deutsche Telekom Laboratories (TU Berlin) 2007–2008: Visiting Professor for User Interface Engineering, Bonn-Aachen Int’l Center for IT (B-IT), University of Bonn & Fraunhofer IAIS 2010–2012: Junior Professor for Media Informatics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München since 2012: Professor for Human-Computer Interaction, Leibniz University Hannover Research Focus Michael Rohs’ research lies at the intersection of mobile human-computer interaction , pervasive computing and wearable technologies . He explores novel interaction techniques for mobile and wearable devices , leveraging computer vision , sensor fusion , and haptic feedback to create seamless, context-aware user experiences. A particular emphasis is placed on integrating physical and virtual resources in users’ environments, enabling richer interactions that extend beyond the screen. His recent work delves into on-skin wearables , electrotactile and vibrotactile feedback , smartwatch interaction paradigms , and assistive technologies for visually impaired users . By combining rapid prototyping , electrical muscle stimulation (EMS) , 3D printing , and augmented-reality audio , his group investigates how subtle, always-available interfaces can support daily activities ranging from navigation to knowledge work. Publication Trends Across more than 100 peer-reviewed papers (2008–2024), a clear trend emerges: early work focused on mobile device input techniques (magic lenses, tilt & pressure input, around-device interaction), evolving toward wearable and on-body systems that integrate haptics , computer vision and machine learning . Recent publications emphasize health & well-being applications (proactive voice assistants for knowledge workers, cycling navigation aids), accessibility (tactile navigation aids, AR object recognition), and novel materials & fabrication (gold-plated 3-D printed on-skin devices). Venues include ACM MobileHCI, CHI, UIST, IMWUT, TOCHI, DIS, and specialized workshops on pervasive and ubiquitous computing. Scientific Awards & Honors No specific awards explicitly listed in the provided text. Funding, Labs & Teams Prof. Rohs heads the Human-Computer Interaction group at Leibniz University Hannover. While exact grant details are not reproduced here, the extensive publication record at top-tier venues indicates sustained funding from national (DFG, BMBF) and European sources, as well as industry partnerships (e.g., Deutsche Telekom Laboratories). The group maintains well-equipped labs for rapid prototyping (3-D printing, electronics), haptics & EMS experimentation , and mobile & wearable device evaluation . Regular collaboration with PhD, master’s and bachelor’s students is evident from co-authorship patterns, though individual student names are not itemized in the supplied text.
