Jean D. Hallewell Haslwanter serves as Professor at the University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria, Campus Wels, where she leads research in the Research Center Wels with affiliations to the Center of Excellence Automotive/Mobility and Center of Excellence for Smart Production. Her work integrates thermography, non-destructive testing, and smart automation with human-centered design principles. Education PhD in Informatics, Thesis: User-Centered Development of sensor-based Systems for Older People, TU Wien (2017) Master in Computing Sciences, Thesis: Participatory Design Methods in the Context of Human-Computer Interaction, University of Technology Sydney (1996) Bachelor in Mathematics, Stanford University (1987) Research Interests Dr. Haslwanter pioneers assistive technologies for aging populations , investigating ambient assisted living systems, aging-in-place solutions, and ageism in user experience design. Her non-destructive evaluation research applies AI to thermography and robotics for industrial inspection, while her educational technology work develops programming pedagogy for novices. These interconnected fields address critical gaps in technology accessibility for elderly users and workforce training. Publication Trends Recent publications (2022-2024) reveal dual research tracks: assistive technology studies examining computer literacy barriers among seniors and ageism in design processes, alongside programming education innovations using test-first methodologies. This demonstrates consistent focus on human-technology interaction across demographic spectrums. Scientific Awards No specific awards were documented in the source material. Advising and Grants She has supervised at least one graduate student. Major funded projects include: FLARE (2025-2027): Developing human-centered AI for high-rate non-destructive evaluation in industrial settings COIN Cooperation & Innovation (2016-2021): Creating automatic assistance systems for production workplaces Palmaster Usability Reviews (2014-2015): Designing interface solutions for storage systems Labs and Teams As core faculty in Research Center Wels, she directs the Smart Automation and Robotics group and Thermography research cluster. Her interdisciplinary teams collaborate with automotive manufacturers and healthcare technology firms on EU-funded initiatives, maintaining strong industry partnerships through the Center of Excellence Automotive/Mobility.





