Teaching and Supervision
Teaching and Supervision
Courses and Lectures for Students
‣2016: 1 course on Data Physicalisation for the BSc Mensch-Computer-Systeme [Human-Computer Systems] and the MSc Human-Computer Interaction at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣2015: 1 course on Persuasive Design for the Good LIfe for the BSc Mensch-Computer-Systeme [Human-Computer Systems] at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣2014: 1 course on Work and Organisational Psychology for the MSc Human-Computer Interaction at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣since 2013: “Research Topics in Human-Computer Systems” for the BSc Mensch-Computer-Systeme [Human-Computer Systems] at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣2013-2014: Organisation of and contributions to a course “Advanced Methods of Data Analysis” for the MSc Human-Computer Interaction and the MSc Media Communication at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣since 2013: several courses on “Controversies: People – Technology – Society” for the MSc Human-Computer Interaction at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣since 2013: several courses on “Software in Organisations” for the MSc Human-Computer Interaction at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣since 2012: several courses courses including lectures, tutorials and project work on “Methods for User Centred Design” for the BSc Mensch-Computer-Systeme [Human-Computer Systems] at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣2012: lectures on „Introduction to Ergonomics“ for the BSc Mensch-Computer-Systeme [Human-Computer Systems] and the BSc/MSc Psychology at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣since 2012: several courses on “Design for Intuitive Use” for the BSc Mensch-Computer-Systeme [Human-Computer Systems] at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣2012-2013: 2 courses on „Software-ergonomic Guidelines“ for the BSc Mensch-Computer-Systeme [Human-Computer Systems] at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣2011-2012: 1 course including lectures, tutorials and project work on “Human Factors in Technical Systems” for the BSc Mensch-Computer-Systeme [Human-Computer Systems] at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣since 2011: several courses including lectures, tutorials and project work on “Usability and Software Ergonomics” for the BSc Mensch-Computer-Systeme [Human-Computer Systems] at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣2011-2012: 1 course on “Customer Satisfaction Measurement” for the BSc Mensch-Computer-Systeme [Human-Computer Systems] at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg
‣2010-2011: lectures on “Psychology (Perception, Cognition, Action)” for the MA Interaction Design at the University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal
‣2010-2011: developing 3 course modules on Interaction Design (Empirical Methods for Usability, Analytical Methods for Usability, Interaction Design Patterns) for the MA Cross Media programme at the University of Applied Sciences Magdeburg-Stendal
‣2008-2009: student projects on “Household Devices for Older Users”, “Shared Vision Systems in Manufacturing”, and “Intuitive Interaction”, for Engineering and Human Factors students at TU Berlin
‣2008-2009: several tutorials in Systems Engineering for Engineering and Human Factors students, co-taught with colleagues of the chair of Human-Machine Systems at TU Berlin
‣2006-2009: several lectures on Ergonomics for Engineering students at TU Berlin
‣2005-2008: 3 courses on “Usability Management” for Business and Information Systems students at FHTW Berlin
‣2005-2007: 3 semesters organisation of programme and external speakers for interdisciplinary team-taught lecture series, for the research training group prometei at TU Berlin.
‣2004-2005: 1 course on “Customer Satisfaction Measurement” for Business students at FHTW Berlin
‣2000-2001: 2 courses on “Methods in Software-Ergonomics” for Psychology and Computer Science students at Humboldt Universität zu Berlin
PhDs Supervised
‣Löffler, D. (2017). Colour, Metaphor and Culture – Empirical Foundations for User Interface Design. Würzburg: Julius-Maximilians-Universität.
‣Schaper, P. (ongoing). Würzburg: Julius-Maximilians-Universität.
‣Reinhardt, D. (ongoing). Würzburg: Julius-Maximilians-Universität.
‣Ly, N. T. (2017). Würzburg: Julius-Maximilians-Universität.
‣Reinhardt, D. (ongoing). Würzburg: Julius-Maximilians-Universität.
‣Tscharn, R. (ongoing). Würzburg: Julius-Maximilians-Universität.
PhDs Examined
‣Sonnenberg, C. (2016). Analyzing Technology-Enhanced Learning Processes: What Can Process Mining Techniques Contribute to the Evaluation of Instructional Support? Würzburg: Julius-Maximilians-Universität.
‣McEwan, M. (2016). The Influence of Naturally Mapped Control Interfaces for Video Games on the Player Experience and Intuitive Interaction. Brisbane (Australia): Queensland University of Technology.
‣Hennighausen, A. C. (2016). Costly signaling with mobile devices: An evolutionary psychological perspective on smartphones. Würzburg: Julius-Maximilians-Universität.
‣Naujoks, F. (2015). Frühzeitige Fahrerinformationen zur Konfliktvermeidung bei urbanen Verkehrskonflikten: Gestaltung und Absicherung [Early driver information for conflict avoidance in urban traffic conflicts: Design and validation]. Würzburg: Julius-Maximilians-Universität.
‣Knoll, J. (2015). Persuasion in sozialen Medien – Der soziale Einfluss nutzergenerierter Inhalte auf die Rezeption und Wirkung von Onlinewerbung [Persuasion in Social Media. The social influence of user-generated content on the reception and effectiveness of online advertising]. Würzburg: Julius-Maximilians-Universität.
‣Brade, M. (2014). Visualisierungsmethoden für das interaktive Erfassen und Strukturieren von Informationen im Kontext der Freiform-Wissensmodellierung [Visualisation Methods for the Interactive Recording and Structuring of Information in the Context of Free-form Knowledge Modelling]. Dresden: Technische Universität.
‣Reddy, G.R. (2012). Approaches to designing for older adults’ intuitive interaction with complex devices. Brisbane (Australia): Queensland University of Technology.
‣Lawry, S.G. (2011). Identifying familiarity to facilitate intuitive interaction for older adults. Brisbane (Australia): Queensland University of Technology.
Student Theses Supervised
‣since 2013: Several student projects, Bachelor’s and Master’s theses. Würzburg: JMU (Human-Computer Systems, Human-Computer Interaction)
‣Master’s thesis (Diplomarbeit): Sturm, C. (2010). Using space image schemas for designing intuitive multi-touch interfaces for older users. Berlin: FU (Psychology)
‣Bachelor’s thesis: Maus, A. (2009). Applying metaphorical extensions of space image schemas to finger and arm gestures with a mobile device. Berlin: TU (Psychology)
‣Master’s thesis (Diplomarbeit): Horn, A.-M. (2009). Validation of the Questionnaire for Intuitive Use at the example of using two versions of the BVG ticket vending machine. Berlin: HU (Psychology)
‣Master’s thesis (Diplomarbeit): Loest, K. (2007). Image-schematic metaphors in the user interface – An experimental study with virtual sliders. Berlin: TU. (Psychology)
‣Master’s thesis (Diplomarbeit): Weber, K. (2007). User-oriented design of interactive systems using image schemas at the example of SAP R/3. Berlin: FHTW. (Business studies)
‣Student project: Su Dong (2007). Catalogue of user interface elements for intuitive user interfaces. Berlin: TU. (Mechanical Engineering)
‣Student project: Hahn, L. (2007). Analysis of an aircraft cockpit for building a catalogue of interaction elements. Berlin: TU. (Transportation Engineering)
‣Master’s thesis (Diplomarbeit): Riesenberg, M. (2005). Measuring customer satisfaction using the Swedish method “UsersAward”. Investigations and results in reliability and validity. Berlin: FHTW. (Business studies)
‣Master’s thesis (Diplomarbeit): Gunkel, M. (2005). Effects of expertise in judging the ergonomic quality of software. Berlin: Humboldt-Universität. (Psychology)
Courses and Seminars for Professionals
‣2014: 1 tutorial (0.5 days) on “More intutive, more creative, more innovative. Using ‘IBIS’ for a successful (re-)design”, with H. Schmitt and S. Hess.
‣2011: 2 video tutorials on “Image Schemas” and “ISCAT – Image Schema Catalogue” for the IBIS-Project
‣2010: 1 seminar (3 days) on “Image Schemas – Mental Patterns as Design Patterns” for SME software developers and designers, at Fraunhofer IESE, Kaiserslautern
‣2009: 1 seminar (2 days) on “Image Schemas – Mental Patterns as Design Patterns” for requirement engineers and designers, at Fraunhofer IESE, Kaiserslautern
‣2009: 1 seminar (1 day) on Design of Experiments and Statistics for Research Engineers, co-taught with Sandra Trösterer at Volkswagen AG, Wolfsburg
‣2005: 1 seminar (2 days) on Usability Management for SAP consultants, co-taught with Prof. J. Prümper and Dr. P. Abele at SAP University, St. Leon Rot
‣2004: 2 seminars (1 day each) to improve structure, style and comprehension of online texts, co-taught with M. Gunkel at German Aerospace Centre Bonn
‣2001-2004: Several seminars (mostly 4 days) on user-centred design methodology for software developers, works council representatives, and key users
‣1999-2000: Several seminars (mostly half-day) on “Sensual Ergonomics - Current trends in Human-Computer Interaction”, co-taught with K. Krüger, for different clients