Curriculum Vitae
Since early 2022, I have been a research associate and Ph.D. student at Dresden University of Technology (TUD) Immersive Experience Lab. My research explores how head-mounted displays (VR/MR) can support communication and collaboration, focusing on co-located, multi-user mixed reality (MU-MR).
In the past, I applied this to psychotherapy, investigating potential benefits of bringing therapist and patient into a shared experience – aiming to reduce VR’s isolating nature and better resemble in-vivo exposure. In my work, I draw on an interdisciplinary background grounded in Mechanical Engineering (B.Sc., TU Hamburg) and Computational Modeling and Simulation (M.Sc., TU Dresden), complemented by experience in project management and robotics, including work with the Offroad Robotics Lab at the Ingenuity Labs Research Institute, Queen’s University.
Within CeTI, I study how co-located MU-MR can foster collaboration and exchange in human-human and human-robot settings, translating research questions into concepts and demonstrators.
Projekte/Kooperationen innerhalb von CeTI, an denen Sie beteiligt sind:
- Developing co-located, multi-user MR applications for research prototypes and demonstrators across different use case rooms
- Combining human–robot collaboration with co-located MR for industry and craft scenarios
- Advising teams across CeTI on VR- and MR-related aspects and applications
What are the main topics or questions that drive your research?
I start from the premise that there’s nothing better than the real world – our surroundings and the people in them.
That’s why my work focuses on Mixed Reality (MR): integrating the physical environment and its affordances with virtual content – in a way users immediately understand and intuitively accept.
A second core focus is making MR non-isolating. Instead of separating people by virtual walls, I want MR to bring them together in co-located, multi-user spaces that support natural exchange and intuitive collaboration.
What inspired you to pursue your current field of work?
I have always enjoyed creating engaging, meaningful, and educational experiences – especially when they are shared.
Through many public exhibitions, I’ve seen how immersive experiences can excite people, help them face fears, and create memorable moments together.
I am also a problem solver at heart: I enjoy tackling challenges through methodical approaches and strategic planning, while keeping real-world constraints, stakeholders, and adoption in mind.
This combination – hands-on work with cutting-edge technology, direct interaction with people, and researching applications with positive impact – inspired me to pursue this field.
What excites you most about being part of CeTI?
CeTI’s interdisciplinary setting creates an ideal space to connect perspectives and expertise – from foundational research to applied demonstrators. I’m looking forward to valuable collaborations and rich exchange.
Which challenge or question has recently sparked your curiosity?
Beyond today’s stereotypical MR use cases (e.g., training, education, entertainment), I’m curious which areas of everyday life will be shaped as MR hardware becomes more seamless.
At the same time, I’m curious how we (as researchers, as a society, and as consumers) can ensure such technologies remain beneficial in everyday life – supporting people without becoming intrusive or dominated by commercial incentives.
How do you like to recharge or spend your time outside of work?
I love getting outside – especially hiking (Norway with only a backpack and a tent is hard to beat) and gravel bike rides. I also enjoy photography and timelapse projects, cooking and eating well, and winding down with a good book by candlelight.
