Scholar
Birgit Lugrin
Google Scholar ID: x6LNQoAAAAAJ
Socially Interactive Agents, Computer Science V, University of Würzburg
Citations & Impact
Citations
1,803
H-index
21
i10-index
54
Publications
20
Co-authors
26
list available
Contact
No contact links provided.
Publications
Resume (English only)
Academic Achievements
- Co-edited the ACM Handbook on Socially Interactive Agents, providing a comprehensive overview of the fields of Embodied Conversational Agents, Intelligent Virtual Agents, and Social Robotics.
Research Experience
- Leads the Socially Interactive Agents group, an interdisciplinary research entity at the intersection of computer science and the social sciences. Actively contributes to the SIA research community and has co-edited the ACM Handbook on Socially Interactive Agents.
Background
- Research interests include Socially Interactive Agents (SIAs), particularly those with either a virtual or physical embodiment. These agents are envisioned to support humans in their everyday lives in domains such as education, living support, or entertainment. Integrates theories and methods from social psychology with various platforms including virtual environments, social robotics, virtual and augmented reality, and mobile applications.
Miscellany
- Prof. Birgit Lugrin is also involved in teaching media communication and psychology of digital media, making her an integral part of the Human-Computer-Media Institute.
