Benjamin Weyers
Scholar

Benjamin Weyers

Google Scholar ID: L7JClToAAAAJ
Professor for Computer Science, Trier University
Human-Computer InteractionVirtual RealityEngineering of Interactive Systems
Citations & Impact
All-time
Citations
1,271
 
H-index
20
 
i10-index
44
 
Publications
20
 
Co-authors
151
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Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
  • No specific mention of publications, awards, patents, or projects.
Research Experience
  • Currently working as a Full Professor for Practical Informatics at Trier University, leading the Human-Computer Interaction group. Worked as an Assistant Professor at Trier University from Dec. 2018 to Nov. 2024, before getting tenured in Dec. 2024. Served as Guest Professor at the University of Wuppertal from Apr. 2019 to Sept. 2019. From Oct. 2013 to Nov. 2018, worked in the Virtual Reality Group at RWTH Aachen University, Germany, in the context of the EU FET Flagship Project 'The Human Brain Project'.
Education
  • Studied Applied Computer Science at the University of Duisburg-Essen, achieving a diploma (Dipl.-Inform.) in 2008. Completed PhD studies at the University of Duisburg-Essen in December 2011 and stayed there as a research associate and lecturer until September 2013.
Background
  • Research interests include interaction methods for virtual and augmented reality, interactive data analysis and information visualization, collaborative and learning systems, as well as human-centered AI. Specifically focusing on educational and training applications and transitions in mixed reality.
Miscellany
  • No description of personal interests or hobbies.