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
Dr. Jonas Blattgerste
Jonas Blattgerste is a Human–Computer Interaction Researcher and Mixed Reality Developer. He is working as PostDoc at the Mixality Lab and researches educational technology. In 2023, he completed his dissertation in cooperation with Sven Wachsmuth at Bielefeld University.<
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.
André Dirks, M.Sc.
André Dirks has studied Psychology for 4 years before pivoting to information studies, with a focus on game studies, for his Master's degree. After gaining experience outside of academia for about 5 years, he joined the Hochschule in late 2021. Since 2024 he is a PhD studen
Jannik Franssen, M.Eng.
Jannik Franssen is a computer scientist with a research focus in human-computer-interaction and mixed-reality.
He was a student worker in the research projects Heb@AR and XR4Healt
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
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.
Student workers
Ruwim Merling
Felix Krumstroh
Andrés Antonio Eisenmann Franco
Former Staff Members
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.