Meet Our Team
Our dedicated researchers and collaborators are working together to push the boundaries of knowledge in our field.
BackLab
At BackLab, we combine expertise in personality psychology, social interaction, and innovative data-driven methods. Our research focuses on personality and social relationships and how they shape each other, focusing on self-concept, social skills, interpersonal dynamics, and well-being. By integrating approaches from psychology, machine learning, and emerging technologies such as virtual reality and AI, our work advances the understanding of individual differences and their impact in real-world social and educational contexts.
Prof. Dr. Mitja Back
Specializing in Psychological Assessment and Personality Psychology, Dr. Back conducts research on how personality and social relationships shape each other. His work focuses on personality assessment, self-concept and narcissism, first impressions, and the role of personality in friendships and romantic relationships, using innovative methods and real-life data.
M.Sc. Ole Hätscher
PhD student
Applies machine learning and generative AI to psychological data to better understand personality and social interactions.
CVMLS
At Computer Vision and Machine Learning Systems (CVMLS), we combine expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and immersive technologies. We develop innovative methods for visual data analysis and real-world applications while also focusing on generative deep learning and VR simulations for education as well as advancing VR/AR applications and interactive training environments.
Prof. Dr. Benjamin Risse
Explores the synergies between computer vision, machine learning, biomedical imaging and behavioural analysis.
Leon Pielage
PhD student
Focuses on generative deep learning methods, machine learning for image processing and virtual reality.
Pascal Kockwelp
PhD student
Explores VR and AR, machine learning for human-computer-interaction and serious games for medical education.
IfAS
At the Institute for Medical Education and Student Affairs (IfAS), we specialize in first-class medical education, immersive learning environments like VR training simulations, and innovative teaching methodologies.
Prof. Dr. med. Bernhard Marschall
Advancing medical education through leadership in curriculum development, innovative teaching formats, and the professional training of future physicians.
Dr. med. Anna Junga
Explores digital teaching initiatives like VR training simulations, enhancing student engagement and reflection in immersive clinical scenarios.
Dr. rer. nat. Jennifer Dabel
Focuses on digital teaching methodology and contributes to e‑learning innovation by incorporating digital and AI-driven tools into medical education strategies.
tapdo technologies GmbH
At tapdo, we focus on developing intelligent IoT solutions through integrated hardware, software, and cloud innovation by combining expertise in spanning sensor systems, machine learning, computer vision, human–machine interaction, and cloud development.