Activities
Committees
General Chair at Augmented Humans (AHs) 2022
Late Breaking Work Co-Chair at the International Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) 2021
Program Chair at the International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI) 2021
Student Research Competition Co-Chair at the International Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) 2020
General Chair at Mensch und Computer (MUC) 2019
Program Chair at The 10th Augmented Human International Conference (AH) 2019
Student Research Competition Co-Chair at the International Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) 2019
Program Committee member at the International Symposium on Wearable Computers (ISWC) 2019
Program Committee member at the International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI) 2019
Program Chair at The 17th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM) 2018
WIP Chair at the International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI) 2018
Program Committee member at the International Symposium on Wearable Computers (ISWC) 2018
Program Committee member at the International Conference on Electronic Visualisation and the Arts London (EVA London) 2018
Program Committee member at the International Conference on Electronic Visualisation and the Arts Copenhagen (EVA Copenhagen) 2018
Art Track Chair at The 16th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM) 2017
Program Committee member at the ACM Multumedia 2017 for the Ubiquitous Multimedia track
Tutorial Chair at the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services (MobileHCI) 2017
Program Committee member at the CHI 17 Workshop on Amplification and Augmentation of Human Perception
Program Committee member at the International Conference on Electronic Visualisation and the Arts London (EVA London) 2017
Studio Chair at the International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI) 2017
Poster Chair at the The 15th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM) 2016
Program Committee member at the International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services (MobileHCI) 2016
Program Committee member at the International Conference on Electronic Visualisation and the Arts London (EVA London) 2016
Demo Chair at the International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI) 2016
Program Committee member at The 14th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM) 2015
Workshop Co-Organizer: Interactive Personal Displays through Mobile Projection, MobileHCI 2015
Program Committee member at the Workshop on Affective Touch (WAT’15) at The Sixth biannual Humaine Association Conference on Affective Computing and Intelligent Interaction (ACII) 2015
Poster Chair at Mensch und Computer (MUC) 2015
Program Committee member at the ACM Interactive Tabletops and Surfaces Conference (ITS) 2014
Program Committee member at the International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI) 2014
Workshop Co-Organizer: Gesture-based Human-Computer Interaction at AAL Congress, Berlin (AAL 2012)
Workshop Co-Organizer: Body, Movement, Gestures & Tactility in Interaction with Mobile Devices, (MobileHCI 2011)
Reviewing
Augmented Human International Conference (AH): 2017
Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI): 2012-2020
CHI PLAY: 2018
Conference on Designing Interactive Systems (DIS): 2014, 2016, 2017
EuroHaptics (2014)
i-com: Be-greifbare Interaktion (2012)
IEEE Transactions on Human-Machine Systems (THMS) (2015)
INTERACT 2017, 2019
International Conference on Interactive Surfaces and Spaces (ISS, former ITS): 2012-2014, 2018
Journal on Interacting with Computers (IWC) (2014, 2018)
International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services (MobileHCI): 2012-2018
Mindtrek: 2017
International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM): 2013, 2015-2016
NordiCHI: 2014
International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI): 2013-2016
ACM Transactions on Computer-Human Interaction (TOCHI): 2018
International Joint Conference on Pervasive and Ubiquitous Computing (Ubicomp): 2014
Symposium on User Interface Software and Technology (UIST): 2013, 2015
Academic Honors
Guest professor fellowship at Graduate School of Media Design, Keio University, Tokio, 2018
CIS Future Scholars Program at Microsoft Research (MSR) Melbourne, 2018
DAAD travel funding for attending the 15th International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM), Rovaniemi, Finland, 2016
Guest professor fellowship at University of Bordeaux, funded by LaBRI, 2016
PhD scholarship of TU Berlin, 2013-2014
Guest residency of the Art, Science & Business program at Akademie Schloss Solitude, 3 months in 2013
DAAD Research internships in Science and Engineering (RISE) Grant for supervising an US intern, 2013
DAAD travel funding for attending an invited talk at University College London, 2013
W-ACM for attending the International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI) 2013
TU-DOC scholarship for attending the ACM SIGCHI’s International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services (MobileHCI) 2012
Doctoral Consortium at the SIGCHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems (CHI) 2012
Graduate Student Consortium at the International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI) 2011 – 2013
PhD scholarship of the Integrated Graduate Program Human-Centric Communications, 2010 – 2013
Teaching
Research Seminar, in MA Digital Reality, SS 2019, HAW Hamburg
3D Modelling, in MA Digital Reality, WS 2018/19 – SS 2019, HAW Hamburg
Human-Computer Interaction, in MA Digital Reality, WS 2018/19, HAW Hamburg
Mixed Reality, in BA Media Systems, WS 2018/19 – SS 2019, HAW Hamburg
Interaction Design, in BA Human-Computer Interaction, SS 2017, University of Hamburg
Empirical Methods in Human-Computer Interaction, SS 2017, Workshop at the ACM sponsored Summer School: Lodz Summer School on Methods in HCI
Media Design Project, in BA Media Systems, WS 2017/18, HAW Hamburg
Media Informatics, in BA Media Systems, WS 2016/17 – SS 2018, HAW Hamburg
Computer Science 1, in BA Media Systems, WS 2016/17 – SS 2018, HAW Hamburg
Relational Databases, in BA Media Systems, WS 2016/18 – SS 2017, HAW Hamburg
Research Paper Writing, in MA Media Spaces, SS 2016, SS 2017, BTK – University of Art and Design
Virtual Exhibition, in BA Interaction Design, SS 2016, BTK – University of Art and Design
Media Spaces Project, in MA Media Spaces, WS 2015/16, SS2016, BTK – University of Art and Design
Creative Coding 2, in BA Interaction Design, WS 2015/16, BTK – University of Art and Design
Game Programming: Conception, in BA Game Design, WS 2015/16, BTK – University of Art and Design
Empirical Methods in Human-Computer Interaction, SS 2015, Workshop at the German University Cairo
Interacting with Large Displays, SS 2015, University of Stuttgart
Mobile Gaming, with Niels Henze, SS 2015, University of Stuttgart
Media Informatics, with Albrecht Schmidt, WS 2014/15, University of Stuttgart
Multimodal Interaction for Ubiquitous Systems, WS 2014/15, University of Stuttgart
Human Computer Interaction, with Albrecht Schmidt, Niels Henze, SS 2014, SS 2015, University of Stuttgart
Human-Robot Interaction, with Albrecht Schmidt, SS 2014, University of Stuttgart
Quality & Usability Project, SS 2012 – SS 2013, Technical University (TU) Berlin
Mobile & Physical Interaction, with Jörg Müller, WS 2012/13, Technical University (TU) Berlin
Designing Multimedia Systems, WS 2009/10, University of Applied Sciences (HTW) Berlin
Supervised Theses
Bachelor Thesis of Luca Hillen: Implication of the Visual Appearance of Smart Voice Assistants on Usability, 2019, BA in Media Systems, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)
Bachelor Thesis of Dennis Kahya: Analyse des Immersionsgrades in Virtual Reality durch die Human-Computer Interaction anhand Best Cases und Eigenentwicklungen, 2018, BA in Media Systems, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)
Bachelor Thesis of Irena Becker: Definition of Requirements Concerning Voice Commerce and Conception of Effective Control, 2018, BA in Media Systems, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)
Bachelor Thesis of Kaan Soygün: Nutzen und Herausforderungen Computer-Vision-basierter Bildanalyseverfahren im E-Commerce, 2018, BA in Media Systems, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)
Master Thesis of Camille Schaeffer: Proxemics in the performing arts: An investigation into intimacy in the performing space!, MA in Media Spaces, 2018, University of Applied Sciences Europe, Berlin
Master Thesis of André Kowalewski: Ray Trace Rendering in Real-Time Applications, MA in Game Design, 2018, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)
Master Thesis of Christoffer Kejlstrup: On translation of the analog and digital in art, 2018, MA in Media Spaces, 2018, University of Applied Sciences Europe, Berlin
Bachelor Thesis of Daniel Menke: A Framework for Object Recognition in heterogenic Product Databases, 2017, BA in Media Systems, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences (HAW)
Master Thesis of Claudia Livia: Emotional Resonance. An Exploration of Empathy Through Art, 2017, MA in Media Spaces, BTK – University of Art and Design Berlin
Master Thesis of Lydia Smolin: Perceptive Motion. The affects of motion through a specific space, 2017, MA in Media Spaces, BTK – University of Art and Design Berlin
Master Thesis of Chompunuch Vanichayanguranon: The power of smell. Subconscious influences on human guidance system, 2017, MA in Media Spaces, BTK – University of Art and Design Berlin
Bachelor Thesis of Philipp Krueger: Fractal Space Time, 2017, BA in Motion Design, BTK – University of Art and Design Berlin. AWARDED as BEST THESIS IN MOTION DESIGN 2016/17
Bachelor Thesis of Salma Amr: Obstacle Interaction for Walking Interventions Using Floor Projections, 2015, Institute for Visualization and Interactive Systems (VIS), University of Stuttgart
Bachelor Thesis of Rami Khalil: Prototyping Interactive Architecture Using VR, 2015, Institute for Visualization and Interactive Systems (VIS), University of Stuttgart
Bachelor Thesis of Mayar ElMohr: An Augmented Drilling Machine for Smart Whole Positioning, 2015, Institute for Visualization and Interactive Systems (VIS), University of Stuttgart
Master Thesis of Carlos Alberto Franco Salazar: Target Selection on Hand Held Tablets, 2015, Institute for Visualization and Interactive Systems (VIS), University of Stuttgart
Master Thesis of Essam Abdelhady: Proximity Interaction for Interactive Exhibitions, 2015, Institute for Visualization and Interactive Systems (VIS), University of Stuttgart
Bachelor Thesis of Mathias Landwehr: Ego-perspektive video indexing for cognitive-efficient video browsing, 2015, Institute for Visualization and Interactive Systems (VIS), University of Stuttgart
Bachelor Thesis of Timm Bäder: Enriching passive touch sensation on flat surfaces using visual feedback, 2014, Institute for Visualization and Interactive Systems (VIS), University of Stuttgart
Master Thesis of Carlos Barrera: Simulating Material Properties using Intersensory Feedback, 2014, Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science, TU Berlin
Master Thesis of Tu Duy Diep: Exploration of the Design Space for Electrostatic Tactile Stimulation, 2014, Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science, TU Berlin
Master Thesis of Stephan Meyer: Remote Mobile Control using Inertia Sensors, 2014, Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science, TU Berlin
Master Thesis of Jonas Willaredt: Seamless Connections of a Finger-mounted Interface and generic Hand-held Devices, 2013, Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science, TU Berlin
Bachelor Thesis of Markus Schneider: Comparison of Direct and Indirect Touch for pointing on the Front and the Back of Tablets, 2013, Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science, TU Berlin
Bachelor Thesis of Budi Yanto: Implementing Biomechanic Feasibility Predictors into a Hand Model, 2013, Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science, TU Berlin
Bachelor Thesis of Felix Widmaier: Noise Resistant Tap Recognition on Mobile Devices using the Built-in Microphone, 2013, Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science, TU Berlin
Master Thesis of Christopher-Eyk Hrabia: Developing Software to detect and analyze Sensor-based Hand Motion Data for the Purpose of Research on Gestural Interaction, 2012, Institute of Software Engineering and Theoretical Computer Science, TU Berlin
Invited Talks
Invited talk at the at the Expert Workshop on Informed Interaction Design on Multitouch-Displays at Human-Centered Computing Lab (HCC.lab), FU Berlin on Touch Interaction with Grasping Hands, Berlin, Germany 2018
Invited talk at Dagstuhl Seminar 18322 on Human-Computer Integration, Dagstuhl 2018
Invited talk at the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music at University of Melbourne, Melbourne 2018: Animation Research: Aesthetics in Virtual Character Design
Invited talk at Science Gallery, Melbourne 2018: Interactive Towards Integrated Exhibition Concepts using Mixed Reality
Invited talk at the Empathic Computing Lab, Adelaide 2018: Challenges of Smart and AR Cameras: Designing for Social Acceptance
Invited talk at the Microsoft Research Centre for Social Natural User Interfaces at The University of Melbourne, Melbourne 2018: Designing for usable novel interaction
Invited subnetTalk at Schmiede, Hallein, Saline, Pernerinsel, 29th September 2017: The Digital in the Arts and in Exhibitions
Invited talk at Dagstuhl Seminar 17062 on Beyond VR and AR: Reimagining Experience Sharing and Skill Transfer Towards an Internet of Abilities, Dagstuhl 2017
Invited talk at Conference on Electronic Media & Visual Art. Berlin 2016: Digital Art & Media Spaces
Invited talk at University of Arts and Industrial Design, Linz, Austria, at the Campus Educator Forum associated with the Ars Electronica Festival, 2016: Media Spaces
Invited talk at Inria, Bordeaux, France, 2016: Interacting with Everyday Objects and Smart Things
Internal talk at Culture Lab, Newcastle, UK, 2015
Invited talk at Dagstuhl Seminar 14362 on Augmenting Human Memory, Dagstuhl 2014
Invited conference talk at Deutsches Kulturerbe auf dem Weg in die Europeana II, Berlin, 2014: meSch: A platform for designing tangible and embedded interaction in exhibitions
Human-Centered Technology (IHTE), Tampere University of Technology, 2014: Tablet Interaction with Grasping Hands
Interaction Lab at Holon Institute of Technology (HIT), Tel Aviv, 2014: Interaction with Grasping Hands
University of Oldenburg, Media Informatics and Multimedia Systems Group, 2013: Ergonomics of grasp- and touch-based interaction
ACM SIGCHI Paris Chapter, Télécom ParisTech, 2013: Microinteractions: Finger mounted sensors for ubiquitous and busy-hand interfaces
University College London (UCL) Interaction Centre, 2013: Grasp-based interaction
AAL Congress Berlin. Workshop on Gesture-based Interactions, 2012: Technologien der Gesten-basierten Mensch-Computer-Interaktion
Glasgow University. GIST Talk, 2011: Microinteractions: Flexible grips for gesture-based interacting
Sydney University. Design Lab, 2011: Augmenting manual grasping tasks through microinteractions
Quality & Usability Laboratories. Research Colloquium, TU Berlin, 2010
Awards
Best Paper Award: ACM Twelfth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interactions (TEI) 2019
Best Paper Award: ACM Twelfth International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interactions (TEI) 2018
Honorable Mention Award: ACM International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction with Mobile Devices and Services (MobileHCI) 2017
Best Paper Award: International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM) 2015
Design Competition Nomination: ACM International Conference on Tangible, Embedded and Embodied Interaction (TEI) 2011
3rd Price: Interfilm Short Film Festival
Memberships
ACM (Association for Computing Machinery)
2011 – 2014 Member of the non-profit organisation Werkstatttraum e.V.
2005 – 2009 Member of Youth Media Workshop Hohenschönhausen e.V.