Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology
Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology investigates the design and development of key technologies in the areas of computer vision, computer graphics, visualization, augmented/mixed/virtual reality, and human-computer interaction.
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Contact
- Silvia Miksch, Coordinator
Research Topics
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
- Visualization and Visual Analytics
- Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality
- Media Analysis and Retrieval
- Human-computer Interaction, Design and Socially Embedded Computing
- Assistive Technologies and Ubiquitous Computing
About
Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology investigates the design and development of key technologies in the areas of computer vision, computer graphics, visualization, augmented/mixed/virtual reality, and human-computer interaction.
Topics include visual methods in the computational sciences (computer graphics and computer vision) including modeling, image analysis and synthesis, photorealistic rendering, real-time rendering, visualization of large data sets, processing of sensor data as well as the recognition of contained patterns and structures.
Further topics are socio-technical systems, mobile and ubiquitous technologies, people-centered design and evaluation, as well as ethics and responsible research and innovation. Application examples include: biological image analysis, visual surveillance, 3D reconstruction, bioinformatics, content-based multimodal retrieval, smart cities/IoT, assistive technologies, ambient-assisted living, games, healthcare, health and wellbeing, and collaboration. Furthermore, the research focus deals with interaction in these environments, where the emphasis is on designing “technologies for people” and using innovative, multimodal interfaces, which combine computer-based intelligence with cyber-physical settings.
Research topics in this respect include the development of interaction designs (especially for collaborative applications) together with the corresponding evaluation techniques. Central to VC+HCT’s innovative approach to digital technology is the multi-disciplinary combination of technical expertise with creative design and a people oriented perspective.
Research Units
Six of the faculty’s twenty-three research units are primarily focused on topics related to Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology. Visit their pages to learn about current projects, publications, courses, and the people involved.
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Computer Vision
E193-01 / Head: Robert Sablatnig -
Computer Graphics
E193-02 / Head: Eduard Gröller -
Virtual and Augmented Reality
E193-03 / Head: Hannes Kaufmann -
Artifact-based Computing and User Research
E193-04 / Head: Hilda Tellioglu -
Human Computer Interaction
E193-05 / Head: Pawel W. Wozniak -
Visual Analytics
E193-07 / Head: Silvia Miksch
Below is a small selection of recent research activities related to Visual Computing and Human-Centered Technology. To learn more, visit the pages of the research units listed above.
Recent Projects
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RE:STOCK INDUSTRY - Digital framework for the circular economy orientated reuse of existing building structures for vertical production
2024 – 2027 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) -
ERIKA - Die digitale Begleiterin für klimabewusstes Handeln im Alltag
2024 – 2026 / Arbeiterkammer Niederösterreich -
Welten bauen mit Mathematik - Onlinetool zur parametrischen Echtzeitmodellierung
2024 / netidee Projektförderung -
Empathic Vehicle
2024 – 2026 / Vienna Business Agency (WAW) -
Bringing Point Clouds to WebGPU
2024 / netidee Projektförderung -
Massive geographische Datenvisualisierung mit WebGPU
2023 – 2024 / netidee Projektförderung -
STEAM - STEM - stART 'em
2023 – 2026 / Austrian Exchange Service (OeAD) -
Visual Analytics and Computer Vision meet Cultural Heritage
2023 – 2027 / Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
Publication: 192769 -
Instant Visualization and Interaction for Large Point Clouds
2023 – 2026 / Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF)
Publications: 189596 / 195927 / 198651 -
PropXX Innovationsscheck Conversational Agents
2023 – 2024 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) -
Transforming streets into accessible urban oases through consensus building with digital
and analogue tools
2023 – 2025 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) -
Toward Optimal Path Guiding for Photorealistic Rendering
2023 – 2027 / Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF)
Publication: 190854 -
Circular Twin - A Digital Ecosystem for the Generation and Evaluation of Circular Digital Twins
2022 – 2025 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) -
Event-based and frame-based binocular visual odometry system
2022 – 2023 / Chinese Scholarship Council (CSC) -
Virtual Enhanced Reality for Interoperable Training of CBRN
2022 – 2024 / Altheria Solutions SRL
Publication: 191421 -
ErdProfi Smart 360
2022 – 2023 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG) -
ArtVis: Dynamic Network Perspectives on Digital Art History
2022 – 2025 / Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
Publications: 152680 / 153741 / 154456 / 177464 / 187156 / 193247 / 193453 / 190421 / 192769 / 193549 / 193846 / 193386 / 197713 -
Caring Robots // Robotic Care
2022 – 2027 / Austrian Science Fund (FWF)
Publications: 150320 / 191147 / 193734 / 101848 -
Algorithmic governance of care
2021 – 2024 / Vienna Science and Technology Fund (WWTF)
Publication: 193441 -
Multi-User Mixed Reality System for flexible First Responder Training
2021 – 2023 / Austrian Research Promotion Agency (FFG)
Publication: 189347
Recent Publications
- Multiscale Unfolding: Illustratively Visualizing the Whole Genome at a Glance / Halladjian, S., Kouril, D., Miao, H., Gröller, E., Viola, I., & Isenberg, T. (2022). Multiscale Unfolding: Illustratively Visualizing the Whole Genome at a Glance. IEEE Transactions on Visualization and Computer Graphics, 28(10), 3456–3470. https://doi.org/10.1109/tvcg.2021.3065443
- Dear Reviewers: Responses to Common Reviewer Critiques about Infant Neuroimaging Studies / Korom, M., Camacho, M. C., Filippi, C. A., Licandro, R., Moore, L. A., Dufford, A., Zöllei, L., Graham, A. M., Spann, M., Howell, B., Shultz, S., Scheinost, D., & FIT´NG. (2022). Dear Reviewers: Responses to Common Reviewer Critiques about Infant Neuroimaging Studies. Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, 53, Article 101055. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dcn.2021.101055
- Financial and Work Process related Perspectives of Social Robots in Care Settings / Carros, F., Preussner, A., Manavi, M., & Schwaninger, I. (2022). Financial and Work Process related Perspectives of Social Robots in Care Settings. ECSCW 2022 Workshop: Robots In Heterogeneous Contexts. Negotiation Of Co-Creative Lifelong Learning Spaces Through Participatory Approaches, Coimbra, Portugal. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12708/87321
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Camera Pose Estimation using Human Head Pose Estimation
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Fischer, R., Hödlmoser, M., & Gelautz, M. (2022). Camera Pose Estimation using Human Head Pose Estimation. In Proceedings of the 17th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications. 17th International Joint Conference on Computer Vision, Imaging and Computer Graphics Theory and Applications, Unknown. SCITEPRESS. https://doi.org/10.5220/0010879400003124
Project: SyntheticCabin (2021–2025) - Care Workers Making Use of Robots: Results of a Three-Month Study on Human-Robot Interaction within a Care Home / Carros, F., Schwaninger, I., Preussner, A., Randall, D., Wieching, R., Fitzpatrick, G., & Wulf, V. (2022). Care Workers Making Use of Robots: Results of a Three-Month Study on Human-Robot Interaction within a Care Home. In CHI Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems. CHI ’22 Conference on Human Factors in Computing Systems, New Orleans, LA, United States of America (the). https://doi.org/10.1145/3491102.3517435
- Evaluating Active and Assisted Living technologies: Critical methodological reflections based on a longitudinal randomized controlled trial / Bieg, T., Gerdenitsch, C., Schwaninger, I., Kern, B. M. J., & Frauenberger, C. (2022). Evaluating Active and Assisted Living technologies: Critical methodological reflections based on a longitudinal randomized controlled trial. Computers in Human Behavior, 133(107249), 107249. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2022.107249
- Perspectives of Visualization Onboarding and Guidance in VA / Stoiber, C., Ceneda, D., Wagner, M., Schetinger, V., Gschwandtner, T., Streit, M., Miksch, S., & Aigner, W. (2022). Perspectives of Visualization Onboarding and Guidance in VA. Visual Informatics, 6(1), 68–83. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.visinf.2022.02.005
- Design Considerations for Novel Self-Adapting Toilets for Semi-Public Spaces / Mayer, P., & Panek, P. (2022). Design Considerations for Novel Self-Adapting Toilets for Semi-Public Spaces. In G. Schreier (Ed.), Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. Studies in Health Technology and Informatics / IOS press. https://doi.org/10.3233/shti220357
- SHREC 2021: Retrieval of cultural heritage objects / Sipiran, I., Lazo, P., Lopez, C., Jimenez, M., Bagewadi, N., Bustos, B., Dao, H., Gangisetty, S., Hanik, M., Ho-Thi, N.-P., Holenderski, M., Jarnikov, D., Labrada, A., Lengauer, S., Licandro, R., Nguyen, D.-H., Nguyen-Ho, T.-L., Perez Rey, L. A., Pham, B.-D., & Vu-Le, T.-A. (2021). SHREC 2021: Retrieval of cultural heritage objects. COMPUTERS & GRAPHICS-UK, 100, 1–20. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cag.2021.07.010
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Immersive training of first responder squad leaders in untethered virtual reality
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Mossel, A., Schoenauer, C., Froeschl, M., Peer, A., Goellner, J., & Kaufmann, H. (2021). Immersive training of first responder squad leaders in untethered virtual reality. Virtual Reality, 25(3), 745–759. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10055-020-00487-x
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Project: VR on-site (2015–2017) - Understanding Optical Music Recognition / Calvo-Zaragoza, J., Hajič, J. jr., & Pacha, A. (2021). Understanding Optical Music Recognition. ACM Computing Surveys, 53(4), 1–35. https://doi.org/10.1145/3397499
- Hornero: Thunderstorms Characterization using Visual Analytics / Diehl, A., Pelorosso, R., Ruiz, J., Pajarola, R., Gröller, M. E., & Bruckner, S. (2021). Hornero: Thunderstorms Characterization using Visual Analytics. Computer Graphics Forum, 40(3), 299–310. https://doi.org/10.1111/cgf.14308
- Acute response on general and sport specific hip joint flexibility to training with novel sport device / Hoelbling, D., Grafinger, M., Smiech, M. M., Cizmic, D., Dabnichki, P., & Baca, A. (2021). Acute response on general and sport specific hip joint flexibility to training with novel sport device. Sports Biomechanics. https://doi.org/10.1080/14763141.2021.1922742
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Gestalt descriptions for deep image understanding
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Hörhan, M., & Eidenberger, H. (2021). Gestalt descriptions for deep image understanding. Pattern Analysis and Applications, 24(1), 89–107. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10044-020-00904-6
Download: PDF (3.52 MB) - Embodied Gestures: Sculpting Sonic Expression into Musical Artifacts / Tomas, E., Gorbach, T., Tellioglu, H., & Kaltenbrunner, M. (2021). Embodied Gestures: Sculpting Sonic Expression into Musical Artifacts. In E. Tomas, M. Kaltenbrunner, T. Gorbach, & H. Tellioglu (Eds.), Embodied Gestures (pp. 81–98). TU Wien Academic Press. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12708/30694
- User-Centred Design as a Model-Based Co-Creation Process / Tellioglu, H. (2021). User-Centred Design as a Model-Based Co-Creation Process. In E. Tomas, M. Kaltenbrunner, T. Gorbach, & H. Tellioglu (Eds.), Embodied Gestures (pp. 133–142). TU Wien Academic Press. http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12708/30695
- Embodied Gestures: Sculpting Energy-Motion Models into Musical Interfaces / Tomas, E., Gorbach, T., Tellioglu, H., & Kaltenbrunner, M. (2021). Embodied Gestures: Sculpting Energy-Motion Models into Musical Interfaces. In Proceedings of the the International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME 2021) (pp. 1–25). http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12708/58706
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Bounding Box Propagation for Semi-automatic Video Annotation of Nighttime Driving Scenes
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Schörkhuber, D., Groh, F., & Gelautz, M. (2021). Bounding Box Propagation for Semi-automatic Video Annotation of Nighttime Driving Scenes. In University of Zagreb (Ed.), 2021 12th International Symposium on Image and Signal Processing and Analysis (ISPA). University of Zagreb. https://doi.org/10.1109/ispa52656.2021.9552141
Projects: CarVisionLight (2017–2024) / SmartProtect (2020–2025) - MCCNet: Multi-Color Cascade Network with Weight Transfer for Single Image Depth Prediction on Outdoor Relief Images / Frisky, A. Z. K., Putranto, A., Zambanini, S., & Sablatnig, R. (2021). MCCNet: Multi-Color Cascade Network with Weight Transfer for Single Image Depth Prediction on Outdoor Relief Images. In Pattern Recognition. ICPR International Workshops and Challenges (pp. 263–278). https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-68787-8_19
- Semi-automatic vessel detection for challenging cases of peripheral arterial disease / Mistelbauer, G., Morar, A., Schernthaner, R., Strassl, A., Fleischmann, D., Moldoveanu, F., & Gröller, M. E. (2021). Semi-automatic vessel detection for challenging cases of peripheral arterial disease. Computers in Biology and Medicine, 133(104344), 104344. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.compbiomed.2021.104344
Recent Theses
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Class-Centric Visual Interactive Labeling using Property Measures
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Matt, M. (2024). Class-Centric Visual Interactive Labeling using Property Measures [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.102653
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Integrating Azure Kinect data into as-planned as-built automated comparison pipeline
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Prohaska, J. (2024). Integrating Azure Kinect data into as-planned as-built automated comparison pipeline [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.119303
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Systematically Addressing Unconscious Biases in Job Interviews with Anonymization Technology
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Witzany, L. (2024). Systematically Addressing Unconscious Biases in Job Interviews with Anonymization Technology [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.121240
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Deaf Tech Worth Wanting: A Participatory Speculative Investigation
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Angelini, R. (2024). Deaf Tech Worth Wanting: A Participatory Speculative Investigation [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.117205
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"Networks in Time and Space, Visual Analytics of Dynamic Network Representations"
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Filipov, V. (2024). “Networks in Time and Space, Visual Analytics of Dynamic Network Representations” [Dissertation, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.123022
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Automated Extraction of Complexity Measures from Engineering Drawings
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Riegelnegg, M. (2024). Automated Extraction of Complexity Measures from Engineering Drawings [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.115164
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Redundant Edges and Parallel Algorithms in Binary Irregular Graph Pyramids
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Banaeyan, M. (2024). Redundant Edges and Parallel Algorithms in Binary Irregular Graph Pyramids [Dissertation, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.103865
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Multi-Light Imaging for Graphical Heritage
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Brenner, S. (2024). Multi-Light Imaging for Graphical Heritage [Dissertation, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.122403
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Investigating Creativity Support Opportunities through Digital Tools in Dance
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Buchberger, S. (2024). Investigating Creativity Support Opportunities through Digital Tools in Dance [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.114635
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Examining the Usability of Self Service Technologies in the Retail Sector
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Völkl, A. (2024). Examining the Usability of Self Service Technologies in the Retail Sector [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.109721
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WebXR-based virtual reality exposure therapy for public speaking anxiety
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Macsek, A. (2024). WebXR-based virtual reality exposure therapy for public speaking anxiety [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.113802
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Towards Improving Monte Carlo Tree Search for Games with Imperfect Information
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Grassauer, L. (2024). Towards Improving Monte Carlo Tree Search for Games with Imperfect Information [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.108665
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Multimodal Machine Learning to alleviate Data Scarcity
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Stippel, C. (2024). Multimodal Machine Learning to alleviate Data Scarcity [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.113540
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Semantically meaningful vectorization of line art in drawn animation
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Metzger, C. (2024). Semantically meaningful vectorization of line art in drawn animation [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.102471
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Design and Evaluation of a Social-Network-Like System for Ad-Hoc Restaurant Meetups Geared Towards Travellers and Digital Nomads
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Jobst, E. (2024). Design and Evaluation of a Social-Network-Like System for Ad-Hoc Restaurant Meetups Geared Towards Travellers and Digital Nomads [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.103431
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3D Head Tracking and Gesture Recognition using an 8-by-8 Array of Infrared Sensors
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Ismail, O. (2024). 3D Head Tracking and Gesture Recognition using an 8-by-8 Array of Infrared Sensors [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.119367
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Explainable AI: A Comparison on Explainability Methods in the Field of Facial Recognition
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Griesmayer, M. (2024). Explainable AI: A Comparison on Explainability Methods in the Field of Facial Recognition [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.102560
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Real-time motion correction in CBCT reconstructions using a mobile CBCT device
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Ginzinger, F. (2024). Real-time motion correction in CBCT reconstructions using a mobile CBCT device [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.89785
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Learning for Multi-view Tracking
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Vrkic, I. (2024). Learning for Multi-view Tracking [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.108422
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Higher Education in the Times of ChatGPT
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Lackner, K. (2024). Higher Education in the Times of ChatGPT [Diploma Thesis, Technische Universität Wien]. reposiTUm. https://doi.org/10.34726/hss.2024.118683
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Recent Awards
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Florian Michahelles:
IoT2023 best paper award
2023 / International Conference of the Internet of Things, co-sponsored by ACM / Japan / Website -
Katta Spiel:
Best Poster Award
2023 / CSCW 2023 / USA -
Florian Michahelles:
Reviewer's Choice Award of Interact 2023 Conference
2023 / IFIP Technical Committee 13 on Human–Computer Interaction. / Austria / Website -
Michael Wimmer:
Outstanding Technical Contributions Award
2023 / Eurographics Awards / Germany / Website -
Margrit Gelautz:
Best Poster Nominee at HAI 2022 - "The effect of exaggerated nonverbal cues on the perception of the robot Pepper", S. Fischer, D. Stoeva, and M. Gelautz
2022 / International Conference on Human-Agent Interaction (HAI) 2022 / New Zealand / Project -
Florian Michahelles:
Ten Year Impact Award
2022 / 21st International Conference on Mobile and Ubiquitous Multimedia (MUM 2022) / Portugal / Website -
Katta Spiel:
Pride Biz Award 2022
2022 / Pride Biz / Austria -
Peter Purgathofer:
Best Lecture Award, Sonderpreis Digitale Lehre
2022 -
Katta Spiel:
Förderungspreis der Stadt Wien in der Sparte Mathematik, Informatik, Naturwissenschaft, Technik
2022 / Stadt Wien / Austria -
Katta Spiel:
Best Paper Award
2022 / Mensch und Computer 2022 / Germany -
Katta Spiel:
Best Paper Honourable Mention Award
2022 / Mensch und Computer 2022 / Germany -
Michael Wimmer:
Wolfgang Straßer Award (Best Paper)
2022 / ACM/Eurographics / USA / Website -
Renata Georgia Raidou:
EuroVis Young Researcher Award
2022 / EuroGraphics European Association for Computer Graphics / Italy -
Geraldine Fitzpatrick:
SIGCHI Lifetime Service Award
2022 / ACM / USA / Website -
Margrit Gelautz:
Shortlisted for VISAPP 2022 Best Student Paper Award (4 shortlisted papers out of 154 registered student papers) - "Camera pose estimation using human head pose estimation", R. Fischer, M. Hödlmoser, and M. Gelautz
2022 / International Conference on Computer Vision Theory and Applications (VISAPP) 2022 / Portugal / Project -
Peter Purgathofer:
Anerkennungspreis beim »Ars Docendi«, Staatspreis für gute Lehre
2021 / Austria / Website -
Katta Spiel:
Best Paper 2020
2021 / International Journal of Human-Computer Studies / USA -
Katta Spiel:
Best Paper Award & Diversity and Inclusion Award
2021 / SIGCHI Designing Interactive Systems / USA -
Katta Spiel:
Best Pictorial Award
2021 / SIGCHI Creativity & Cognition / USA -
Katta Spiel:
Diversity and Inclusion Award
2021 / SIGCHI Conference on Tangible Embodied and Embedded Interaction / USA