Research & Teaching Staff

Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Thies Pfeiffer
Email: thies.pfeiffer@hs-emden-leer.de
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

Carolin Hainke, M.Sc.
Call: +49 4921 8071877
Email: carolin.hainke@hs-emden-leer.de
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

Kristina Kölln, M.Sc.
Email: kristina.koelln@hs-emden-leer.de
Kristina Kölln’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

Leonard Meyer, M.Sc.
Call: +49 4921 8071877
Email: leonard.meyer@hs-emden-leer.de
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

Lars Pastoor, B.Eng.
Email: lars.pastoor@hs-emden-leer.de
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.
Research Assistants
Sven Janßen, B.Sc.
Jan Behrends, B.Sc.
Jannik Franssen
Dennis Jongebloed
Laura Meiser
Ruwim Merling
Former Staff Members

Jonas Blattgerste, M.Sc.
Call:
Email: jonas.blattgerste@hs-niederrhein.de
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.

Yusra Tehreem, M.Sc.
Email: yusra.tehreem@hs-emden-leer.de
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.