Research & Teaching Staff
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Thies Pfeiffer
Thies Pfeiffer's research interests include human-machine interaction with a strong focus on gaze and gesture, augmented and virtual reality, as well as immersive simulations. In particular, he is interested in applying mixed-reality technologies and advanced user interfaces
Maite-Aileen Brandt, M.Sc.
Maite-Aileen Brandt has studied Media Technology and Media Informatics until 2024. She joined the Mixality Group in January 2024 and is a PhD student in the SIDEKICK project.
Jannik Franssen, M.Eng.
Jannik Franssen is a computer scientist with a research focus in human-computer-interaction and mixed-reality.
He was a studen
Carolin Hainke, M.Sc.
Carolin Hainke develops training applications in virtual reality. Her research interest is using eye-tracking technology to reveal user expertise and cognitive load to further use those insights within the applications to improve the training experience by autonomously adapt
Research Assistants
Malte Schubbert
Ruwim Merling
Sven Janßen, B.Sc.
Sven Janßen is a computer scientist with a research focus in human-computer-interaction and particularly mixed-reality. He was student worker in the research project Heb@AR from 2020 to 2023, before he joined the Mixality Group as a research assistant in the ReqET research
Kristina Nagel (formerly Kölln), M.Sc.
Kristina Nagel’s research interests focus on human computer interaction, especially with accessibility and health in combination with gamification and e-learning. She aims to enhance the learning experience for students and reduce stress by using gamification elements in V
Lars Pastoor, B.Eng.
Lars Pastoor is a 3D Artist and Engineer for Media Technology. His field of work consists of look development and 3D modelling for VR training applications and the creation of 360 degree virtual training applications.
Former Staff Members
Dr. Jonas Blattgerste
Jonas Blattgerste is a Human–Computer Interaction Researcher and Augmented & Mixed Reality Developer. He was affiliated with the Mixality lab from 2019 to 2023, and researched handheld and head-mounted Augmented Reality training applications. He completed his dissertat
Leonard Meyer, M.Sc.
Leonard Meyer develops training applications in virtual reality focusing on the improvement of human computer interfaces to allow a wider range of people to use VR for their purposes. Currently, a special interest lies in the simplest possible creation of custom VR content t
Yusra Tehreem, M.Sc.
Yusra Tehreem is a Marie Sklodowska-Curie researcher for ETN-CHARMING project. Her objective is to explore the potential of Virtual Reality for the advanced training of employees in the field of chemical industry.